Over 100 industry stakeholders from 25 key states took to Capitol Hill to discuss a range of issues, ranging from the inclusion of dietary supplement in HSA/FSA, the regulation of new dietary ingredients (NDIs), and over-reach by the Federal Trade Commission...
An industry-backed survey of 1,665 online primary shoppers suggests that Vermont’s mandatory GMO labels “strongly mislead consumers,” claims the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).
CRN hails passage of bill as ‘welcome protection against criminal outliers’
The Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act has passed Congress and will now be sent to the President’s office to be signed into law. The result is being hailed by the industry.
The Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act (DASCA) of 2014 (H.R. 4771) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, a move praised by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
Key members of the United States Congress have voiced concern over the speed of progress of revising the controversial draft guidance for new dietary ingredients (NDIs), and called on FDA to produce a revised draft guidance in a 'timely manner'.
Infant formula products that have passed their sell-by-date could soon be considered adulterated if a recently introduced bill – labelled a “no brainer” – can make through the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The legislative pressure on mandatory GMO labeling continues to build, at least on the state front, as the Connecticut State Senate voted 35-1 in favor of SB 802, a bill that would require labeling of products with genetically modified ingredients.
The Vermont House of Representatives has passed H.112, a bill requiring the labeling of all genetically engineered (GE) food sold in Vermont. However, there are plenty of hurdles ahead.
Members of the Natural Products Association (NPA) will take to Capitol Hill on March 27, 2012 to meet members of Congress, as NPA takes its annual Natural Products Day into its 15th year.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) sympathizes with the motivations behind the Free Speech About Science Act 2011 just introduced into Congress, but fears it could be a double-edged sword.
A Bill set to be introduced to Congress for the fourth time calling for tax breaks for dietary supplements backed by official health claims has a much better chance of success this time around, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has predicted.
Initiatives introduced by the Natural Products Association (NPA) to engage a fresh batch of Congress members are already reaping rewards, says the NPA’s executive director.
Raising awareness about natural foods and dietary supplements is the aim of the National Products Association’s (NPA) new educational campaign focused on the 100 plus new members of the US Congress.
Industry groups have welcomed the passage of the Food Safety Bill, highlighting lobbying efforts and Congressional support that kept potential burdens out of the amended legislation.
The US dietary supplement industry is renewing campaigning efforts against a bill that could tighten legislation of their products by expanding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) enforcement authority.
Two Congressmen from either side of the mainstream political spectrum have introduced a Bill into Congress calling for dietary supplements such as selenium and omega-3s that are backed by official health claims to receive tax breaks.
Two bills introduced in the United States Congress this week are pushing for further focus on dietary supplements, requesting the products to be eligible as deductible medical expenses and calling for the full implementation of DSHEA.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association is pinpointing food for fuel
as a major factor in US food price hikes as indexes this week
showed finished food prices are rising at twice the rate of all
other finished goods.
The United States Senate has passed S 3546, the Dietary Supplement
and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Act, which would require
manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration of all
serious adverse events for dietary supplements.
The long-running push for dietary supplement good manufacturing
practices (GMP) has taken a new twist, as members of Congress sent
letters to the FDA expressing hope that they will be finalized and
implemented months earlier than...
AHPA's executive committee has voted to support legislation
currently pending in the US House of Representatives that would
stop individual states from requiring foods and supplements to
conform to their own regulations.
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) will hold its
eighth Natural Foods Day lobbying event in April to inform members
of Congress about supplement bills in the offing.
Trade association the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has
hired the prestigious lobbying firm Bergner, Bockorny, Castagnetti
& Hawkins to help it campaign on legislation issues,
increasingly important for the industry.
A group of senators yesterday introduced a resolution urging the
FDA to immediately remove all ephedra-containing supplements from
the market. Industry continues to encourage a decision taken on the
science and not the politics.
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) has created a new
and improved Advocacy Action Center on its website to help
communication with federal legislators and regulators on critical
industry issues.
