Archives for October 20, 2015

SupplySide West: Protein Trends Part 2

Alternative proteins gain popularity, but long-term viability of some questioned

Myriad new protein sources – from pea to microalgae to insect – are gaining traction in some packaged foods and beverages, but whether they move beyond novelty and survive long-term remains to be seen, according to protein experts. 

AHPA: NEJM ER visits study actually demonstrates the relative safety of supplements

The recent NEJM study on emergency room (ER) visits associated with dietary supplements demonstrates the relative safety of this product class, when placed into the context of the U.S. population of supplement users and compared to other product categories.

Fabricant: “We have to stay vigilant; FTC is not going away”

The recent Bayer victory in its case with the FTC is a positive for industry, but it is not going to solve all of the industry’s FTC problems, says Dr Daniel Fabricant, CEO and Executive Director of the Natural Products Association.

EFSA dispels fear that soy supplements cause breast cancer

Isoflavones in food supplements do not pose a health risk to post-menopausal women, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said in response to an appeal from the German authority.

Jail term, indictment handed down in recent spiking cases

Two cases of drug spiking in products purporting to be dietary supplements drew enforcement actions announced recently by the Food and Drug Administration. One case in Puerto Rico involves sex enhancement products, while another in Pennsylvania dealt...

AHPA’s McGuffin: We already have a working label database so why we would shift that to a mandatory system under the FDA?

Proposals to introduce a mandatory pre-market registration of products with the FDA have received a lot of discussion in industry circles, but a voluntary system already exists and is functioning well, says Michael McGuffin, President of the American...