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President Trump implemented 50% tariffs on goods from India 10 days ago in retaliation for India’s importation of Russian oil. According to the BBC, prolonged 50% tariffs could ‘shave off’ as much as 0.8% of India’s GDP.
After a six year hiatus, the International Probiotics Association will again host its IPA DC Workshop with insights from a range of experts and stakeholders, including the U.S. FDA and Health Canada. The event is held in conjunction with the US...
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The UK government will consult on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England over health concerns. However, a new study suggests energy drinks may only be indirectly linked to poor adolescent health, so what makes them risky?
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH) has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow 118 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s calls for America’s leading medical education organizations to immediately implement comprehensive nutrition education and training have been met with widespread support from nutrition and dietary supplements stakeholders.
Four trades representing the dietary supplement industry recently penned a joint letter to two deputy commissioners at the Food and Drug Administration that lays out how regulatory reform can be achieved without congressional action.
A class action complaint filed in Montana federal court alleges that Drink LMNT, Inc. (LMNT) “misrepresented that the Products do not contain such artificial fillers and ingredients that they indeed do contain” and asserts that LMNT “has been unjustly...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has formed a new working group on kava in response to recent regulatory actions in Michigan and New York City that affect the availability and sale of kava products.
Two new scientific reviews suggest that tocotrienols, a potent form of vitamin E extracted from rice, palm and annatto, may show protective effects on the brain and cognition, supporting healthy aging.
An extremely fine particle version of creatine monohydrate was deemed not novel following a “low-risk but big impact” assessment.
Five trade associations for dietary supplements have written to the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to request changes to the tax code to permit the purchase of dietary supplements using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending...
UK brand Nutrition Ignition’s magnesium glycinate gummies for kids tested positive for the drug melatonin in a case which is down to “either a gross manufacturing mistake or fraud.”
The mycelium of the Phoenix oyster mushroom is confirmed as a novel food following a recent consultation by German authorities, but according to an expert, this might not be a bad thing for most formulators and consumers.
“This is the future of industry events,” said one attendee after our sell-out Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in February. For 2026, SANS is moving to a new venue, The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
The Florida Office of the Attorney General filed an emergency rule on Wednesday classifying concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule 1 controlled substance in the state.
Critics warn the Trump administration’s deregulatory approach and preference for voluntary change, reflected in the second draft of t Make America Healthy Again report, could make America ‘sicker, hungrier and more at risk from unsafe food
BioLongevity Labs is a health optimization company that focuses on peptides, bioregulators and small molecules. While much of the biohacking community knows about these compounds, general awareness is low, with only 3% of Americans familiar with...
With the goal to help the industry continually improve product quality, Alkemist Labs has released its 2025 “Herbs & Fungi We’re Watching” list, which features 20 ingredients that the lab says requires extra scrutiny.
Magnesium Orotate Dihydrate has failed to secure EU novel food approval, as Magnesium L-threonate clears its final regulatory hurdle to enter the European supplement market.
Digital innovation is transforming how industry stakeholders address compliance issues related to supplement formulation and safety.
EFSA recently released an updated version of the Compendium of Botanicals, an open-source database of thousands of plant species that are reported to contain substances of potential concern. But how valuable is this tool for botanical supplement...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
Restaurants in New York City can no longer serve kava drinks, following a recent ruling on steeped kava beverages.
Products derived from nonfat milk solids, essential ingredients across multiple dietary supplement categories, are vulnerable to shifts in government regulations, trade agreements and export controls.
Following months of apprehension, US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finally struck a trade deal which will see EU goods incur a 15% tariff in the US. But what does this mean for the European dietary...
Brands are being urged to strike a balance between the rewards of increased consumer engagement and growing concerns over misinformation, regulation and public health.
French phytochemistry laboratory BotaniCERT has developed a specialized metabolomic profiling method to identify the adulteration and dilution of botanical extracts. Now, the company has launched a sub-brand, Botani+, the first European quality label for...
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Litigation involving DSHEA disclaimers raises questions about shared responsibility between platforms and product creators.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has an import ban on dietary supplements, jellies, and beverages containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and has urged consumers to refrain from these products when doing cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it is recommending a scheduling action to control certain 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products under the Controlled Substances Act.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed its response to a citizen petition regarding nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), citing agency-wide staffing reductions and administrative setbacks.
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As brands ditch synthetic dyes like Red 40, it is not enough to go natural – the colors need to work across formulation, supply chain and stability demands
The National Advertising Division found Olly’s claims related to desire, drive, arousal, satisfaction and lubrication were supported but advised removal of a “sensation” benefit claim.
Proposed legislation would require manufacturers to notify FDA of GRAS determinations, mandate public comment periods and require routine post-market reassessment of chemicals in food and packaging
Manufacturers may face new potential legal exposure, as a California appeals court ruling affords consumer class actions the opportunity to gain traction with minimal testing.
Xoted Biotechnology Labs is putting science and sustainability at the forefront by launching a new R&D facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
As the market for “clean” and ethical vegan collagen skin care products expands, brands must align product positioning with legal precedent and substantiation, or risk litigation, says industry attorney.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent seven warning letters to companies that it says are illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), also known as synthetic ‘kratom’.
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Guest article
On May 8, our team at the Natural Products Association (NPA) hosted its annual Fly-in Day, serving as a great reminder of why this event remains the cornerstone of our advocacy efforts at NPA.
A court struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s Click-to-Cancel rule this week, days before it was set to go into effect.
The UNPA’s recent State & Federal Affairs Update Member Webinar covered various topics such as tariffs, the president’s megabill and budget cuts. However, the primary focus was on the emergence of the “Make America Healthy Again” moms and their...
The Federal Trade Commission sent four warning letters this week to companies that claim their products are “Made in USA” and sent letters to Amazon and Walmart explaining how the commission’s requirements apply to online marketplaces.
Navigating trade, manufacturing, regulations and cultural norms at the international level can be complex for supplement companies.
The summer months have historically been a quiet time for businesses, but this is 2025… NutraIngredients caught up with the Natural Products Association’s Daniel Fabricant and Kyle Turk for an update on the many fast-moving developments facing the...
Companies seeking novel food approvals are facing average wait times of more than two and a half years, according to the first ever analysis of EFSA processing times.