The US Hemp Authority has released the latest version of its certification standard whose aim is to promote best practices and heighten transparency among hemp companies.
Dr Cara Welch will step in as the acting director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) at the FDA from March 15, as Steven Tave accepts a new role as director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Operational Policy.
The study marks the first time humans were included in a peer-reviewed investigation of commercially available CBD product pharmacokinetics. Previous CBD studies have generally based their claims on animal model studies.
The manufacturer of a glutathione supplement has agreed to cease certain health and performance claims associated with the product after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.
A move to allow Health Saving Accounts funds to be used to pay for dietary supplements failed along with hundreds of other riders attached to a US Senate budget resolution.
New herbal business conference aims to support emerging botanical brands by providing a venue to learn about formulation, GMPs, sustainable sourcing, claim substantiation, federal regulation enforcement, choosing a contract lab, and more.
Can the First Amendment shield a publisher of supposedly independent product reviews if it has secretly rigged the ratings in favor of one company in exchange for compensation? According to a recent decision, this speech qualifies as commercial speech.
The first installment of the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021, ‘Changes in Retail’, confronted several topics the industry is facing as it navigates so many of the unknowns.
The rate at which warning letters are being issued for illegal COVID-19 claims has slowed dramatically since FDA and FTC began cooperating on the enforcement action in March of 2020.
The White House Office of Management and Budget pulled six FDA guidances and rules from its review, including the proposal "Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry" — handing the CBD industry yet another setback.
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons announced his resignation yesterday, which begins the process of filling slots at the commission with Biden Administration appointees. A reformed FTC is likely to take a stronger line on consumer protection,...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the final rule regulating the production of hemp in the United States — well over a year after publishing draft regulations.
The Vitamin Shoppe recently appointed Day Gooch as VP, Quality and Commercialization. His main focus will be on building the private brands business and accelerating growth within that division.
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An industry watchdog group flagged coronavirus treatment claims being made by a multilevel marketing company and has referred the matter to the Federal Trade Commission.
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.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer warning on December 17 about potentially dangerous drug ingredients in certain male enhancement or weight loss products sold through Amazon, eBay and other retailers.
French authorities have highlighted the need to take precautions when taking food supplements containing tea tree, niaouli and cajeput essential oils, citing risks to children, pregnant or breastfeeding women resulting from their misuse.
Krill oil supplier Aker BioMarine has formed a new business unit called AION that is aimed at capturing plastic waste and recycling it into new products such as grocery shopping baskets and food service trays, in what the company calls a ‘circularity...
By John Troup, PhD, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Dietary Supplements, Consumer Healthcare Products Association
John Troup, PhD, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Dietary Supplements, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, argues that 2020 was a historic year for the dietary supplement industry. Unprecedented demand and the market distortions caused...
Attorney Bob Durkin said that he regularly comes across clients who are curious about the prospects of studying an ingredient for use in both food and drugs.
Hemp Synergistics, a biotech company dedicated to making intelligent hemp products, recently announced that its broad-spectrum hemp oil will be used by global supplement manufacturer SDC Nutrition.
Amazon has begun requiring supplement marketers to provide comprehensive testing results and other documentation in order to be able to sell products on its site.
CRN has upgraded its Supplement OWL platform to make it easier to use, which the organization hopes will boost the use of database beyond its own membership.
Ingredient supplier Sabinsa says it can now supply test results for glyphosate residues on 20 of the dietary ingredients it supplies. The company said it began adding testing for the herbicide in October to go along with the routine tests it runs to look...
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 renewed emphasis by FDA on the precise regulatory status of legacy ingredients as seen in the case of NAC is a cause for concern, an industry observer says.
Herbalife Nutrition saw sales rise 22.3% in its third quarter. The company said it plans to expand its manufacturing capability to meet increased demand.
Finished goods manufacturer Wiley’s Finest maintains that the immune health benefits omega-3s shouldn’t get swept under the rug, even with the heightened sensitivity about antiviral claims during the pandemic crisis.
While a recent survey has raised questions about Chinese consumers’ devotion to imported supplement brands, US-based experts say that development, if true, has yet to diminish the value of the ‘Made in USA’ positioning.
Predator Nutrition, a top selling sports nutrition brand in Europe, has been caught in the FDA/FTC coronavirus net, having received a warning letter for illegal COVID-19 treatment claims.
An Oklahoma federal judge has granted a permanent restraining order against a company that had been warned about selling colloidal silver supplements to treat COVID-19 but continued to do so anyway, FDA said yesterday in press release.
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 US Food and Drug Administration has signed an MOU with other federal agencies to improve the search and seizure of illegal products entering the country via International Mail Facilities.
China is planning to revise safety standards governing multiple processed foods and nutritional ingredients in its latest initiative to battle food contamination and adulteration in the country.
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,...
Nutritionists from FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax are amongst a group of experts, who have published a UEFA-backed statement that sets out best-practice nutrition recommendations for elite footballers.
The US Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to five supplement companies about the sale of cesium chloride products, which the Agency said present significant health risks. The products have been a concern for several years.
Sabinsa Corporation has achieved a new patent and a Health Canada claims approval on its uC3 Clear water soluble curcumin ingredient. In addition, the company announced two other Canadian patents on a ginger compound and a cosmetic ingredient.
The US Food and Drug Administration has taken action against two companies that claim their products can help prevent children from developing food allergies. The claims turn the products into unapproved drugs, the Agency claims.
An expert panel has written a white paper with a set of recommendations regarding the diet and micronutrient supplement needs of the Swiss and wider European population in order to support immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
