Regulatory News

National Advertising Division Refers Company to FTC Over Dramatic Weight Loss Claims

Leptitox, marketed as an appetite suppressant and weight loss product, had claims that were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

10.02.20

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FDA ‘Won’t Focus’ on Enforcement of New Label Requirements For Small Companies

Manufacturers told the agency they would need additional time in light of COVID-19 challenges.

09.21.20

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FDA Proposes Rule to Expand Food Traceability

Certain types of foods would be subject to new record-keeping requirements.

09.21.20

FDA Rejects New Dietary Ingredient Bid for Oleandrin

The agency expressed significant concerns about the safety of this compound, which is currently being investigated as a new drug.

09.09.20

Despite Optimism from Other Trade Groups, NPA Rejects New CBD Proposals

The trade organization believes that a proposed bill falls short by failing to establish a safe level of daily consumption.

09.08.20

Supplement and Hemp Industry Trade Associations Applaud Proposed CBD Legislation

The industry has called on Congress to provide FDA statutory authority to regulate hemp and hemp-derived CBD since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.

09.08.20

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Groups Request More Time to Meet New Food and Supplement Labeling Rules

FDA previously gave companies with $10 million or more in annual sales an additional year to meet the revised nutrition labeling regulation.

08.25.20

USDA Publishes Proposed Rule to Expand National Organic Program

The new proposed regulations would increase oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products.

08.20.20

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Colloidal Silver Promoter Charged with Making Fraudulent COVID-19 Health Claims

According to the FDA, SilveryGuy was participating in the Amazon Associates program, and is not the first participant to allegedly market products in this way.

08.19.20

AHPA Supports USDA Proposal to Allow Pullulan in Organic-Labeled Products

The proposed allowance applies to pullulan's use in tablets and capsules of dietary supplements.

08.12.20

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Senator Introduces Bill to Expand Health Savings, Flexible Spending Accounts for Supplements

The legislation is a ‘common-sense solution that will save patients and taxpayers money,’ according to NPA’s Dan Fabricant.

08.10.20

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CRN’s Virtual ‘Supplement Advocacy Send-In’ Encouraged Safe Industry Advocacy

With the Capitol closed, the online event served to drive industry speakers to contact representatives virtually.

08.06.20

Potential MA, NY Bans on Weight Loss, Muscle Building Supplements Spark Industry Backlash

State bills proposed in Massachusetts and New York would be the first to place popular bulking and cutting ingredients under lock-and-key from minors if passed.

07.31.20

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FDA Warns Companies To Stop Making Hangover Claims

The agency stated that no dietary supplement can serve as a substitute to a health problem that can only be solved by moderate or no drinking.

07.30.20

FDA Publishes Blueprint for New Era of Food Safety

The policy initiative, which was announced in 2019, will leverage new technology to improve food safety practices.

07.28.20

FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products

A handful of clinical trials have yielded evidence that cranberry ingredients may prevent recurrent UTIs in healthy women.

07.22.20

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NPA Requests FDA Take More Action Against Adulteration

The trade group requested particularly that FDA begin issuing import alerts for supplements and expand participation in the group’s quality assurance program.

07.21.20

Balchem Discusses Choline in the USDA’s DGAC Report

Based on a committee report, it is apparent that the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will see an increased focus on choline supplementation.

07.20.20

USDA Posts 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee Report

The scientific overview will inform federal policymakers on dietary recommendations for the next five years.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.17.20

FTC Orders 'Thrive' Supplement Marketer to Stop Making COVID-19 Health Claims

While the FTC has sent more than 275 warning letters surrounding these claims, the case against the marketer represents the first related court order.

07.13.20