The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) is inviting public comment on its upcoming five-year strategic plan, which includes a reimagining of the office and an expansive research agenda.
After spending 20+ years in the natural products industry, Sarah Burden has decided to take a more ‘radicle’ approach, highlighting the importance of education, compliance and research.
Consumers should consult their healthcare professionals about their supplement use to ensure efficacy and safety of self-care routines, suggests a new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among four organizations that filed an amicus brief Thursday to combat a New York law which bans the sale of weight loss and muscle building supplements to minors.
Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.
Prominent industry law firm Amin Wasserman Gurnani (AWG) has announced that renowned FDA attorney Robert “Bob” Durkin has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its Regulatory Group in Washington, DC.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is continuing its effort to fight a New York law that imposes an age restriction on the sale of weight loss and muscle-building supplements to minors, arguing that it restricts first amendment rights.
The recent retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used a DNA testing methodology to allege widespread adulteration in herbal products has been welcomed by the former CEO of GNC.
The ink on the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron deference was barely dry when dietary supplements stakeholders were asking about potential implications for their industry.
Artificial intelligence poses both promise and risk to copyright and intellectual property for several fields, including the sciences, according to legal experts who spoke at a recent United Natural Products Alliance webinar.
In a constantly evolving marketplace, dietary supplement companies are exposed to a constantly evolving risk profile determined by off-script influencers, generative AI, elongated supply chains and the proliferation of new ingredients and manufacturing...
As consumers continue to treat their pets like children, fads that are typically reserved for humans are now tracking in the pet category. One trend that is on the rise is pet supplements, a topic highlighted at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...
Since the passing of DSHEA 30 years ago, the dietary supplement industry has gone from about 4,000 products in 1994 to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed...
The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) has responded to the growing number of European authorities reporting ashwagandha as an abortificient, arguing they have incorrectly cited the WHO monograph and AHP review.
NutraIngredients-USA's DSHEA Summit, supported by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), brought together the architects of the law and key industry stakeholders to discuss the past, present and future of the U.S. dietary supplements industry.
At the DSHEA Summit last week in Salt Lake City, Dr. Cara Welch, director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP), had an allotted 10 minutes to provide a report card on the state of the industry.
Last week inquisitive members of industry took to Salt Lake City for the landmark DSHEA Summit, Where DSHEA pioneers and key stakeholders discussed the past, present and future of the US dietary supplements industry.
Several states and most recently the platform TikTok have placed tighter restrictions on dietary supplements, causing concern for many in the industry as well as supplement users. Adel Villalobos, founder and CEO of Lief Labs, says now is the time to...
The European Union and the United States operate with different regulations for dietary supplements, including labeling, marketing, food additives and more. So how do brands navigate two very different regulatory environments?
A class action lawsuit accusing better-for-you soda maker Poppi of misleading consumers about the prebiotic benefits of its beverages could force the industry to standardize marketing for these ingredients, according to one industry player.
The letter also addresses concerns over FDA’s Human Foods Program reorganization and how it will impact the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, new dietary ingredient notifications (NDIN) and more.
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services has approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed reorganization which includes unifying the Human Foods Program.
The short-lived Natural Products Quality Assurance Alliance played an important behind-the-scenes contribution in the passage of DSHEA, but what was it and how did it help sway Congressional support for DSHEA?
The New York law that bans the sale of certain dietary supplements to minors has officially been in effect for a month. As sellers work out the kinks, NutraIngredients-USA spoke with some experts on what they've learned so far and best practices...
While some pregnant women crave pickles, peanut butter or spicy meals, Victoria Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor had a hankering for personalized, stage-by-stage prenatal supplements.
Before the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 and today’s burgeoning dietary supplement market, there were the Proxmire Amendments.
While some media outlets have focused on how most of CRN’s case has been struck down, CRN’s Mister is looking at the development as “a reason for measured celebration.”
Since joining Plexus in 2019, Kim Drabik established the government relations department before taking the lead in corporate communications. Strategic communications, government affairs, stakeholder engagement and media relations are just a few of the...
Amazon’s latest policy to require third-party testing of supplements may lead to consolidation, disproportionately impacting small business, according to market, regulatory and financial experts.
CBD is being linked with a growing number of compelling health benefits for athletes, and while the emerging science is promising, it comes with a high risk of unintentional doping, nutrition researcher Professor Graeme Close warned in a recent webinar.
The mega retailer's recently issued third-party testing policy is applauded by diverse stakeholders because it fosters trust among supplement consumers, they say.
Finalizing FDA’s massive reorganization to create a unified Human Foods Program under one leader is the “number one” priority ahead of the November presidential election, which could impact the agency’s focus if a new administration wins office, agency...
U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack in the Eastern District of New York has agreed to the schedule for hearings between the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the New York Attorney General regarding ongoing efforts to stop the state’s highly restrictive...
More state and federal legislation is needed to regulate synthetic 'kratom' as it continues to proliferate in the U.S. market, according to a group of scientists and industry advocates.
“Oftentimes it feels like we are the first in our industry to ask some of these questions of our supply chain, there isn’t a playbook yet to use,” said Lindsay Dahl, Ritual's Chief Impact Officer.
Top takeaways from regulatory session at SupplySide East
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration's good manufacturing practice (GMP) inspections of dietary supplement facilities is back up to 500 per year, a return to pre-COVID levels, but those levels are still inadequate, says Dr. Cara Welch, FDA’s director...
“From both a consumer standpoint and from an industry standpoint, it's very hard to know what you can and can't do [with kratom],” industry lawyer Rick Collins told attendees at SupplySide East 2024.
FDA’s director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP), Cara Welch, PhD, stopped by SupplySide East to present an overview of the agency’s FY23 activities related to dietary supplements and FY24 plans as well as an update on the pending Human...
A judge in the Southern District of New York has denied the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s motion for a preliminary injunction against a new law coming into effect on Monday, April 22 that will restrict access to certain dietary supplements for people...
When it comes to starting a dietary supplement brand from scratch, there is a lot to consider: suppliers, contract manufacturers, regulations, supply chain and so much more. So where should entrepreneurs start?
SupplySide East just wrapped up, and attendees were buzzing about a number of issues ranging from restrictive laws to NDI guidance to DSHEA. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with CRN’s President and CEO Steve Mister Wednesday in Secaucus, NJ to discuss...
South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan has written to FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf asking for clarification on several dietary supplements issues, including a perceived lack of a response from the Agency to test results from NOW Health Group of...
Registration is open for the DSHEA Summit, a landmark event bringing together the architects of the law and leading industry voices, including current and former FDA officials.
FDA is seeking additional authorities and funding in its fiscal 2025 budget request to enhance its oversight – and by extension safety enforcement – of new food ingredients, additives and contact materials as well as dietary supplements.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) dated March 26, 2024, the National Products Association (NPA) reiterated its continued objection to the re-introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act.
Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) and one of the key architects of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “move along as quickly as they can”...
The National Football League (NFL) is partnering with Canadian researchers on a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of CBD for pain management and neuroprotection from concussions.
