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Federal Judge Orders Herbal Products Makers to Stop Distribution

According to a federal injunction, Sundial Herbal Products’ remedies will not cure cancer, syphilis, or HIV/AIDS.

06.02.20

FDA Temporarily Loosens Formulation, Vending Machine Regulations

It appears that the new policy will last throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.

05.28.20

NIH to Expedite Nutrition Research Over the Next Decade

The Nutrition Research Task Force will expand collaboration between NIH Institutes and those in the nutrition industry.

05.27.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20

Hemp Industry Experts Call for Unity in Turbulent Years to Come

Murky regulatory status, competition from synthetic analogues, a global pandemic, and politics will present challenges to the hemp industry.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.20

Lief Labs Launches Complimentary GMP Starter Kit

The California-based supplement manufacturer published this free manual to provide the industry with a foundational guide to compliance with FDA standards.

05.19.20

LEAD on Climate 2020 Saw Heavy Involvement from Natural Products Companies

The annual education and advocacy day went entirely virtual this year to call on Congress to include Climate Action in post-COVID resiliency plans.

05.15.20

Alkemist Labs Warns Industry about Doctored Lab Reports

The company is sounding the alarm after allegedly encountering multiple doctored versions of lab reports by product marketers and ingredients suppliers.

05.13.20

Peru's Anchovy Fishing Season Reopens

Abnormal weather patterns sullied fishing off Peru's north-central coast early this year, and COVID-19 concerns will hamper operations to a certain extent.

05.12.20

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NPA Joins Coalition of Companies Requesting Extended Breaks on Import Duties

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans for Free Trade believes more must be done to alleviate the burden of tariffs on overseas imports.

05.08.20

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FDA Warns CBD Companies to Discontinue Opioid-Related Claims

No CBD product has been approved for the treatment of opioid addiction, or for use as an opioid alternative.

04.23.20

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21 Additional Companies Accused of COVID-19 Scam Marketing

Purveyors of dietary supplements, IV 'therapies,' and ozone 'therapies' were accused by the FTC of purporting that their products could fight COVID-19.

04.23.20

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Oregon DOJ’s Decision on Health Claims Rule Postponed Following Critique

Dietary supplement manufacturers believe the new rule makes them vulnerable to 'baseless' lawsuits, and dilutes the expertise of federal actors.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.22.20

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NPA: 95% of Member Companies Rejected from PPP Loans

The bulk of nutritional companies which applied for loans through the program established by the CARES act were rejected, according to NPA's survey.

04.21.20

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Trade Groups Contend that Supplements Should Qualify for Tax Deduction

Following Congressional action through the CARES Act to cover OTC drugs in tax deduction coverage, the supplement industry wants inclusion, as well.

04.20.20

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Coronavirus Supplement Scams Persist Across U.S. as FTC Announces Latest Offenders

The agency states that it has responded to more than 25 supplement companies promising a cure, treatment, or prevention of COVID-19.

04.17.20

FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas Discusses State of Food Industry

In a Q&A session, the FDA official breaks down his takeaways amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.17.20

COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruption: A Point-In-Time Assessment

Here's what trade associations have reported regarding supply chain disruptions in the natural products world caused by COVID-19.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.03.20

FDA to Conduct Remote Importer Inspections Virtually

Due to COVID-19, FDA announced that it will begin conducting its inspection activities electronically for the remainder of the public health emergency.

04.03.20

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