The US Federal Trade Commission is proposing an updated set of rules that would attempt to rein in the burgeoning use of phony reviews to hawk products online. They would also work to prevent the suppression of negative reviews
A mandatory product listing of the sort proposed in a recent bill sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, would give an illusion of control of the dietary supplement marketplace without better protecting consumers, a prominent industry critic alleges.
With weight loss supplements under attack in several states, researchers rebut with science. The authors of a new paper examine the safety of six ingredients, a move they hope will encourage since-based decisions.
The Natural Products Association has sent a letter to Senators Dick Durbin and Mike Braun extensively rebutting assertions made in support of their bill that requires mandatory product listing for dietary supplements.
A bill to require mandatory product listing for supplement manufacturers is set for introduction, according a speech yesterday by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL.
The Senate candidacy of Dr Mehmet Oz, MD, could pose a public relations risk for the dietary supplement industry, as the prominent media personality gets attacked for being a ‘quack’ who has promoted questionable products.
Activist investor Bill Ackman, who once attacked multi-level marketing company Herbalife on the grounds that it was an illegal pyramid scheme, has sworn off future short selling campaigns.
An explosive article published in Science alleges fraud against Dr Steven Newmaster, a botanist at the University of Guelph in Canada, and again calls into question the 2013 paper on which the damaging NY Attorney General’s investigation of herbal supplements...
Ongoing category growth, evolving immunity positioning, reacting to social media, and the long-tail of supply chain issues were just some of the take-aways from our recent Business Leaders Forum, which brought together the CEOs of Pharmavite, NOW, and...
A new report looking into the internet’s role in shaping people’s engagement with scientific information finds that while misinformation is prevalent online, the extent of its impact is questionable.
The demand spike caused by the global pandemic has been a bonanza for the botanical supplements industry. But ABC chief Mark Blumenthal says it has been the biggest threat of adulteration during his time in the industry, too.
NutraIngredients-USA sat down with Aaron Secrist, executive vice president of Quality, Regulatory Affairs & Operations at NOW Health Group, to reflect on what has happened over the past year and what he thinks is next for the e-commerce giant.
A bill that would significantly restrict the sale of some dietary supplements in New York State has quickly advanced to a vote by the full State Senate, greatly increasing the chances it could become law.
A report from a watchdog group found found that just 42% of CBD brands tested all their products for potency. Additionally, the vast majority of products tested were outside the limits of acceptable variance.
While AHPA supports H.R.841, the association wishes FDA “would do its job and establish a legal pathway [for hemp and CBD], but they haven’t,” said Michael McGuffin. “Something needs to happen.”
Efforts to move the needle on hemp-CBD at the Federal level are slow, and upcoming exits of key personnel at FDA are unlikely to affect progress much, says NPA’s Dr Daniel Fabricant. “In some ways I think FDA likes the status quo,” he tells NutraIngredients-USA.
Susan Kleiner, PhD, began researching the nutritional needs of male and female bodybuilders in the 80s. Since then, She founded the internationally recognized consulting firm, High Performance Nutrition, LLC, authored a number of books, consulted with...
The immune support category continues to dominate dietary supplements as the pandemic proceeds to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health. But with more than two million Americans getting the COVID-19 vaccine every day, where does the category...
Whether it’s snake oil remedies or the latest diet scam, fake health news is not a new phenomenon. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, with more people increasingly turning to social media for information. Now, researchers are sounding the...
Yesterday the Natural Products Association testified in favor of a California bill to regulate the CBD trade in that state. NPA and others, however, have reiterated a call for federal legislation that would forestall the growing patchwork quilt of state...
The Organic and Natural Health Association has announced a charitable campaign with the ultimate goal of making an industry that is overwhelmingly white and male more inclusive.
The German Sport University Cologne just published their third esports study that took a look at what Germany's esports athletes eat. What they found may come as a surprise.
There’s still time to register for the NutraIngredients-USA Business Leaders Forum to hear directly from the CEOs of some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.
Federal regulators could do more to protect consumers by using existing import authorities as well as moving forward on hemp/CBD regulation, the National Products Association has said.
With the US government putting Facebook in the middle of its antitrust crosshairs, it’s a good time for supplement brands that rely heavily on social media platforms to review their marketing strategy, an expert says.
How has Covid-19 affected business? Beyond immunity which categories were big winners in 2020? And did we learn anything about delivery formats this year?
From leading the FAO/WHO working group on Probiotics to his pioneering work in Africa, Prof Gregor Reid’s impact on the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome fields is immense. We caught up with him to hear his stories, opinions, and thoughts on what’s...
The American Medical Association has issued a new policy on dietary supplements that calls for more enforcement from FDA, labeling changes and other measures. Industry stakeholders found points of agreement with the group’s position, but also highlighted...
Industry stakeholders anticipated a smooth working relationship with a new Biden Administration, but said this year’s highly unusual circumstances makes this transition more uncertain than most.
A new study that asserts that multivitamin use is based mostly on positive thinking and not on health outcomes has been criticized for structural limitations that contribute to unfounded conclusions.
An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has dredged up hundreds of exaggerated income claims made by one multilevel marketing company through its website and social media platforms.
The Natural Products Association has asked FDA to clarify that the minor amount of calories contributed by certain amino acids do not need to be reported on labels. Publication of an official enforcement discretion would forestall frivolous lawsuits,...
A recent article in Consumer Reports turned the spotlight on the science and quality of collagen supplements, with industry group the Collagen Stewardship Alliance calling it “an appropriate review of the state of the market and science”.
The Coronavirus pandemic was a wakeup call for many, highlighting how conventional medicine may not have immediate solutions. This is driving consumers to look for alternative solutions, but not everyone is convinced dietary supplements are the answer....
A ‘Regulatory Gap’ exists within the US dietary supplements industry, and recent talk of modernizing the regulations are ways to close that gap, FDA’s Steven Tave said yesterday
Herbalife Nutrition has announced an extended partnership with a national nonprofit organization aimed at supporting older Hispanic individuals and their caregivers.
A recent study has found that supplements and energy drinks that contain caffeine are associated with a disproportionately high number of serious adverse events.
The Natural Products Association said it has worked with Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND to introduce a bill that would allow tax-advantaged medical spending accounts to be used for certain categories of dietary supplements.
There are over 1,600 human clinical trials on probiotics listed in ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO’s trial database, according to a new analysis that seeks to address the misconception that there is no human data around probiotics.
Experts from academia and industry have reacted strongly to a TV segment aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes that sought to answer the question, “Do Probiotics Actually Do Anything?”
A new stakeholder group has come together to push for quality and transparency in the dietary supplement industry. Called the Dietary Supplement Quality Collaborative (DSQC), the group published a policy paper recently as part of its public debut.
Marketing experts recommend that brands formulate a strategy to be as nimble as possible to deal with the as yet unknown changes to the supplement marketplace in the post pandemic world. A greater online capability is seen as one of key parts of that...
Given the current torrid pace of sales for some categories, the dietary supplement industry could emerge from the present crisis is a significantly strengthened position. Even categories that are in the doldrums stand to benefit.
On this episode, we talked with Mark LeDoux, founder, CEO and board chairman of Natural Alternatives International as well as the chairman of the Board of the Natural Products Association.
Sports nutrition marketing of the female athlete has come a long way as the industry embraces representing her as strong and powerful image rather than skinny and sexy, says Dr. Susan Kleiner, founder of High Performance Nutrition, and director of science...
There has been a lot of talk over the years about there being ‘two’ dietary supplement industries. One that plays by the rules, one that doesn’t. But it’s wise not to forget in that discussion the entrepreneurial drive that made this a thriving industry...
The Natural Products Association credits a grass roots pressure campaign with forestalling the advance of two troublesome Illinois State measures. One affects weight management supplements and the other CBD businesses.
