NY Attorney General actions

ABC offers exhaustive look at history, implications of NYAG affair

ABC offers exhaustive look at history, implications of NYAG affair

By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has released an in-depth look at the history and implications of the New York Attorney General affair on the organization’s website.  The 9,500-word article, containing 71 references, is the most detailed look at the situation...

NYAG affair will have implications for probiotics suppliers, exec says

Probiota Americas

NYAG affair will have implications for probiotics suppliers, exec says

By Hank Schultz

According to one prominent executive, for the probiotics industry, the fallout from the NYAG affair should be fairly straightforward:  Make sure you know how to do what you’re supposed to do in the first place. Identify and count, it’s as simple as that.

Is it time for industry to swallow Schneiderman's bitter pill?

Is it time for industry to swallow Schneiderman's bitter pill?

By Hank Schultz

Should the dietary supplements industry look at the actions of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as a wake-up call? There are many valid reasons to brush off his actions as mere grandstanding, but if for nothing other than political purposes...

Natural Grocers sees supplement sales rise in face of recent bad press

Natural Grocers sees supplement sales rise in face of recent bad press

By Hank Schultz

In another confirmation of the transitory nature of the NYAG affair, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage reported stable growth in supplement sales in its half-year earnings results in which the dietary supplement and organic foods retailer saw overall...

Special Edition: Supply in the time of Schneiderman

Special Edition: Supply in the time of Schneiderman

By Hank Schultz

The supply end of the dietary supplement sector has come under extraordinary pressures of late. While the NYAG affair has called the integrity of the supply chain into question, demand continues to increase for certain ingredients such as Ayurvedic herbs...

GNC reports ‘self-inflicted’ & ‘disappointing’ Q1

GNC reports ‘self-inflicted’ & ‘disappointing’ Q1

By Stephen DANIELLS

Lower consumer engagement and an inadequate assessment of the impact of prior-year promotions, but not the NY AG’s probe, are responsible for a ‘disappointing’ Q1, said GNC’s CEO Mike Archbold.

To Herb is Human

To Herb is Human

By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

We all make mistakes, but how we deal with them and learn from adversity, that’s the measure of a better person. At least, that’s what my grandfather used to say. But these days, it seems that the New York Attorney General (NYAG), faced with the growing...

GMPs, AERs, and the NY AG’s action: CRN’s Mister on the big issues of the last decade

Steve Mister’s 10 year anniversary as president and CEO of the CRN

GMPs, AERs, and the NY AG’s action: CRN’s Mister on the big issues of the last decade

By Stephen Daniells

The two most positive things to happen to the dietary supplements industry over the last ten years have been GMPs and AERs, says Steve Mister, CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition. And what is the most significant negative thing? The NY AG’s action.

UL debuts verification seal for dietary supplements

UL debuts verification seal for dietary supplements

By Hank Schultz

With the NYAG investigation cloud hanging over the industry, longtime safety certifier UL has hit on a fortuitous time to debut its new dietary supplement verification program.  The label seal launches today at at the Ingredients Marketplace trade show...

NYAG probe: Where it has been, and where it is going

NYAG probe: Where it has been, and where it is going

By Hank Schultz

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has not backed down in his assault on the herbal dietary supplements industry.  In fact, he is turning up the pressure.  In today’s special edition, NutraIngredients-USA reviews the major milestones in this...

What opportunities are there in the NY AG botanical probe?

What opportunities are there in the NY AG botanical probe?

By Stephen DANIELLS

The New York Attorney General’s investigation into herbal supplements has been headline news for over a month, but for every problem there is an opportunity. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with some industry giants to see if there is a silver lining in...

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