Supplement weight management claims in the GLP-1 era
Earlier this year, California resident Christina Robins sued wellness brand Lemme Inc. accusing it of misleading marketing practices surrounding the company’s GLP-1 Daily supplement.
Regulation & policy
New administration, new outlook: FDA homes in on leveraging internal and external resources
During CHPA’s FDA Leadership Panel, ODSP’s Cara Welch detailed her department’s priorities, which include strengthened regulations, leveraging resources and stakeholder engagement.
Three states propose laws targeting GRAS, while more than 100 more bills aim to block controversial additives
Surge in legislative proposals ‘comes in the background of misinformation’, according to one expert
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: SF 49ers, Herbalife and Front Row headline speaker list
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Eliminating self-affirmed GRAS? FDA advancing proposals to amend food ingredient regulations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposals to amend the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulation are expected in October.
EFSA proposes ‘extremely low’ CBD limit, citing safety concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated safety assessment on CBD, outlining several remaining data gaps and proposing a safe daily intake of 2 mg/day.
What do US tariffs against India mean for botanical exports?
President Trump implemented 50% tariffs on goods from India 10 days ago in retaliation for India’s importation of Russian oil. According to the BBC, prolonged 50% tariffs could ‘shave off’ as much as 0.8% of India’s GDP.
Claims substantiation, enumeration and companion animals to be discussed at IPA’s DC Workshop
After a six year hiatus, the International Probiotics Association will again host its IPA DC Workshop with insights from a range of experts and stakeholders, including the U.S. FDA and Health Canada. The event is held in conjunction with the US...
Across the Nutraverse: FDA petitioned over health claims, dsm-firmenich’s longevity grant, mushroom quality
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
UK teen energy drink ban: Is caffeine really the culprit?
The UK government will consult on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England over health concerns. However, a new study suggests energy drinks may only be indirectly linked to poor adolescent health, so what makes them risky?
Botanical quality in question: High strength, low cost innovation gives industry a bad rap
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
ANH petitions FDA to roll back suppression of 118 nutrient-disease health claims
The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH) has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow 118 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
Supplements for bruising? Products walk a regulatory fine line amid surging consumer demand
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
‘Better nutrition means better health’: Stakeholders applaud HHS initiative to promote nutrition education in medical schools
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s calls for America’s leading medical education organizations to immediately implement comprehensive nutrition education and training have been met with widespread support from nutrition and dietary supplements stakeholders.
Trades unite to urge FDA to ‘act swiftly to deliver the clarity and consistency needed in dietary supplement regulation’
Four trades representing the dietary supplement industry recently penned a joint letter to two deputy commissioners at the Food and Drug Administration that lays out how regulatory reform can be achieved without congressional action.
Lawsuit targets electrolyte brand over ‘All Natural’ and ‘Keto-Friendly’ claims
A class action complaint filed in Montana federal court alleges that Drink LMNT, Inc. (LMNT) “misrepresented that the Products do not contain such artificial fillers and ingredients that they indeed do contain” and asserts that LMNT “has been unjustly...
AHPA launches kava working group amid regulatory action
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has formed a new working group on kava in response to recent regulatory actions in Michigan and New York City that affect the availability and sale of kava products.
Vitamin E tocotrienols ‘emerging as promising neuroprotective agents’
Two new scientific reviews suggest that tocotrienols, a potent form of vitamin E extracted from rice, palm and annatto, may show protective effects on the brain and cognition, supporting healthy aging.
Micronized creatine monohydrate gets a not-novel pass
An extremely fine particle version of creatine monohydrate was deemed not novel following a “low-risk but big impact” assessment.
Trade associations call on IRS to change tax code to align HSA/FSA with MAHA
Five trade associations for dietary supplements have written to the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to request changes to the tax code to permit the purchase of dietary supplements using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending...
Magnesium gummies for children found to contain unauthorized melatonin
UK brand Nutrition Ignition’s magnesium glycinate gummies for kids tested positive for the drug melatonin in a case which is down to “either a gross manufacturing mistake or fraud.”
Phoenix oyster mushroom mycelium ruled as novel
The mycelium of the Phoenix oyster mushroom is confirmed as a novel food following a recent consultation by German authorities, but according to an expert, this might not be a bad thing for most formulators and consumers.
Sports & Active Nutrition and Weight Management Summits return for 2026
“This is the future of industry events,” said one attendee after our sell-out Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in February. For 2026, SANS is moving to a new venue, The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
Florida bans 7-OH amid opioid abuse concerns
The Florida Office of the Attorney General filed an emergency rule on Wednesday classifying concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule 1 controlled substance in the state.
Leaked MAHA draft promotes deregulation and voluntary compliance
Critics warn the Trump administration’s deregulatory approach and preference for voluntary change, reflected in the second draft of t Make America Healthy Again report, could make America ‘sicker, hungrier and more at risk from unsafe food
NutraCast: The market, regulatory landscape and opportunity for peptides and bioregulators
BioLongevity Labs is a health optimization company that focuses on peptides, bioregulators and small molecules. While much of the biohacking community knows about these compounds, general awareness is low, with only 3% of Americans familiar with...
Alkemist watch list: Which ingredients made the naughty list?
With the goal to help the industry continually improve product quality, Alkemist Labs has released its 2025 “Herbs & Fungi We’re Watching” list, which features 20 ingredients that the lab says requires extra scrutiny.
Magnesium legality: L-threonate enters EU market as Orotate Dihydrate fails on safety
Magnesium Orotate Dihydrate has failed to secure EU novel food approval, as Magnesium L-threonate clears its final regulatory hurdle to enter the European supplement market.
Virtual twin tech can bridge compliance gaps amid increasing FDA scrutiny
Digital innovation is transforming how industry stakeholders address compliance issues related to supplement formulation and safety.
Navigating botanical safety: How useful is EFSA’s plant compendium?
EFSA recently released an updated version of the Compendium of Botanicals, an open-source database of thousands of plant species that are reported to contain substances of potential concern. But how valuable is this tool for botanical supplement...
AI clampdown on ‘faux-zempic’ claims: Do more rulings lead to better compliance?
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
Kava off the menu in NYC
Restaurants in New York City can no longer serve kava drinks, following a recent ruling on steeped kava beverages.
Critical milk-based supplement ingredient faces regulatory, trade challenges
Products derived from nonfat milk solids, essential ingredients across multiple dietary supplement categories, are vulnerable to shifts in government regulations, trade agreements and export controls.
Tariffs: Supplement industry responds to new EU-US trade deal
Following months of apprehension, US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finally struck a trade deal which will see EU goods incur a 15% tariff in the US. But what does this mean for the European dietary...
Between reach and risk: Navigating the ‘new rules’ of influencer marketing in supplements
Brands are being urged to strike a balance between the rewards of increased consumer engagement and growing concerns over misinformation, regulation and public health.
Combatting adulteration: How BotaniCERT is using metabolomics to benchmark botanicals
French phytochemistry laboratory BotaniCERT has developed a specialized metabolomic profiling method to identify the adulteration and dilution of botanical extracts. Now, the company has launched a sub-brand, Botani+, the first European quality label for...
Across the Nutraverse: 7-OH in the US and Korea, NMN deadline extended, dsm-firmenich on cellular senescence
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Court advances Amazon case on supplement marketing
Litigation involving DSHEA disclaimers raises questions about shared responsibility between platforms and product creators.
South Korea bans imports of supplements containing 7-OH
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has an import ban on dietary supplements, jellies, and beverages containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and has urged consumers to refrain from these products when doing cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)...
FDA clamps down on proliferation of 7-OH products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it is recommending a scheduling action to control certain 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products under the Controlled Substances Act.
Short-staffed FDA delays NMN citizen petition response
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed its response to a citizen petition regarding nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), citing agency-wide staffing reductions and administrative setbacks.
IFT FIRST
The natural color boom is here – can suppliers keep up?
As brands ditch synthetic dyes like Red 40, it is not enough to go natural – the colors need to work across formulation, supply chain and stability demands
NAD decision affirms ashwagandha evidence in Olly libido claims
The National Advertising Division found Olly’s claims related to desire, drive, arousal, satisfaction and lubrication were supported but advised removal of a “sensation” benefit claim.
Is GRAS reform imminent? Lawmakers and regulators push for tighter food safety oversight
Proposed legislation would require manufacturers to notify FDA of GRAS determinations, mandate public comment periods and require routine post-market reassessment of chemicals in food and packaging
Consumer testing gains legal traction in supplement labeling suit revival
Manufacturers may face new potential legal exposure, as a California appeals court ruling affords consumer class actions the opportunity to gain traction with minimal testing.
NutraCast: Christina Rahm on forging a new standard for clean manufacturing
Xoted Biotechnology Labs is putting science and sustainability at the forefront by launching a new R&D facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
How recent rulings are shaping the legal risk of vegan collagen marketing
As the market for “clean” and ethical vegan collagen skin care products expands, brands must align product positioning with legal precedent and substantiation, or risk litigation, says industry attorney.
FDA issues warning letters to companies marketing synthetic ‘kratom’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent seven warning letters to companies that it says are illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), also known as synthetic ‘kratom’.
Across the Nutraverse: FTC warns on ‘Made in USA’ claims, fibermaxxing, Australia benefits from US-China trade uncertainty
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Guest article
NPA’s fly-in day highlights nearly 90 years of advocacy for the natural products industry
On May 8, our team at the Natural Products Association (NPA) hosted its annual Fly-in Day, serving as a great reminder of why this event remains the cornerstone of our advocacy efforts at NPA.