By Aaron Skelton, President & CEO of the Canadian Health Food Association
The Canadian political and regulatory landscape has significantly shifted, especially under the current Liberal government, and these changes have directly impacted the natural health products (NHP) sector. In this guest article, CHFA’s Aaron Skelton...
Alicia Wolf, senior director of regulatory affairs at Ritual, said her journey into regulatory work wasn't exactly planned. A Fargo, North Dakota native, Wolf grew up with horses. She aspired to be a zoologist, which led her to pursue her undergraduate...
The Natural Products Association has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the agency cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act against Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN).
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has finalized its rules to combat fake reviews and testimonials, including those generated by A.I., by prohibiting their sale or purchase. The rule will also allow the commission to seek civil penalties against knowing...
A controversial bill in California to restrict access to weight management supplements for minors failed to pass Senate appropriations, a result hailed by the dietary supplements industry.
Insisting on a high bar in product testing protects both a company’s bottom line and the dietary supplement industry’s long-term success, says Alkemist Labs.
Vox Nutrition has made a sizable investment to offset the costly tests associated with Amazon’s new TIC requirements, however, the private label manufacturer admits many of their smaller clients have still been forced to jump ship.
In an editorial published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, leading natural product researchers summarized the flaws in the botanical research used by European regulators to question the safety of ashwagandha.
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) has introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2024, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to list their products with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.
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.
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.
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 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...
A new study supports the safety and efficacy of a specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product from cbdMD, and the company remains committed to building the science behind its products with an eye on international opportunities.
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.
Retailers play a major role in the dietary supplement industry, and everybody has their own approach to their quality initiatives, including Whole Foods. NutraIngredients-USA recently caught up with the retailer in Salt Lake City.
Kava has been used as a ceremonial drink in the Pacific Islands for hundreds of years and is now gaining popularity globally. But the rise to popularity has been a long, windy road.
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.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has warned against the use of ashwagandha in a number of specific populations, making it likely operators will be advised to use label warnings.
US District Judge Joan Azrack in the Eastern District of New York has denied the Natural Products Association’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and dismissed the organization’s lawsuit against a law that restricts access to certain supplements for...
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?
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just five days away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
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.
Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is less than a week away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
According to one attorney, “Protein shakes, protein powders, arguably even protein bars that are advertised for muscle building” could be off limits on TikTok.
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.
When the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act created the modern U.S. dietary supplement industry in 1994, it also conferred a new identity on botanicals and with it some considerations about potential phytochemical interactions.
There are more legal complaints for animal supplements than in the human supplement industry, according to a panel of attorneys who presented at this year’s National Animal Supplement Council conference.
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...
NutraIngredients-USA is republishing its hour-long 2019 interview with Scott Bass and Loren Israelsen, two of the key architects of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA).
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.”
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.
