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Cognition and memory products are big business, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Advertising Division (NAD), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and plaintiff attorneys are paying attention.
This week the Clean Label Project released its 2024-25 Protein Powder Category Report, which included findings about contaminants in protein powders.
As question marks surround guidance on CBD and other minor cannabinoids, concerns over the future of CBD continue. Experts assert there is a need for clear regulations that go beyond product bans.
A Republican lawmaker in Virginia has pre-filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors in the Old Dominion.
The legislation, originally interpreted to be applicable to baby foods, may now encompass dietary supplements, leaving companies scrambling to understand their obligations.
TikTok’s potential Jan. 19 ban could leave a gap in the social commerce ecosystem, challenging supplement brands to find new ways to connect with health-conscious consumers.
The remarkable history behind a cast of unlikely characters and a collection of fortuitous circumstances that led to Utah’s $16 billion industry.
A New York court has issued an order prohibiting Quincy Bioscience from advertising that its Prevagen supplement improves memory.
As the hemp industry rapidly evolves, the U.S. Hemp Authority, a third-party certification body for hemp and CBD products, recently launched its Adult-Use Hemp Product Certification Program. The program is designed for manufacturers and sellers of...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business to expand its sports nutrition portfolio.
Dietary supplements are permitted to make structure-function claims, but the industry is increasingly seeking a solution to make stronger claims given the rapid advances in the science supporting the efficacy of some ingredients and products.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is celebrating after a federal court granted a joint motion to stay proceedings in a lawsuit to allow the Food and Drug Administration to respond to a Citizen Petition that may resolve the case about Nicotinamide...
The New Jersey Assembly voted 56-17 to pass a bill that seeks to prohibit the sale of certain diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building.
On the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, we sat down with United Natural Products Association (UNPA) President Loren Israelsen, who played an instrumental role in the landmark legislation that protects...
Signed into law on Oct. 25, 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) ushered in a new and lasting era for the dietary supplement industry.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which mandates that sellers make it as easy for consumers to end recurring online subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up.
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
Last week, the Council for Responsible Nutrition hosted its annual executive conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, with sessions spanning emerging science, marketing and communication, innovation, technology and the evolving regulatory...
As the single largest reorganization in FDA’s history, the agency’s unified and modernized Human Foods Program is in effect and will “zero in” on science-based measures towards food safety and public health, according to the agency’s leadership.
dsm-firmenich has been awarded approximately €1.02 million in a patent infringement case relating to it biotin intermediate production technology.
Amy Caplette, senior vice president of quality and regulatory affairs at Thorne, said her career has been marked by a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to enforcing quality standards. Her experiences, from working at the state food and drug agency...
The recent Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality (RSQ) Conference brought together leaders from across the consumer healthcare landscape to discuss issues that are facing the industry and find solutions to some of...
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 10th anniversary edition of Probiota Americas, described by one recent attendee as “one of the finest, most balanced events in the supplement industry globally.”
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new guidance to ensure the safe consumption and production of food supplements containing high levels of caffeine in response to growing health risk concerns.
New Jersey, home to many dietary supplement industry players like The Vitamin Shoppe, Gaspari Nutrition, NutraBio Labs Inc and Solgar Inc, is now facing potential restrictions on dietary supplement sales.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identifies two brands making claims that cannabidiol (CBD) is suitable for consumption by children, but “legal and safe are two different things” according to expert opinion.
FDA Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones restated the Agency’s commitment to a Mandatory Product Listing for dietary supplements as a way to counter a perceived lack of barriers to entry. The Natural Products Association called the statements a “slap in the...
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...
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.
The advertising watchdog recently explored the divide between the marketing and the science pertaining to popular apple cider vinegar supplements.
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 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.
After spending 20+ years in the natural products industry, Sarah Burden has decided to take a more ‘radicle’ approach, highlighting the importance of education, compliance and research.
Consumers should consult their healthcare professionals about their supplement use to ensure efficacy and safety of self-care routines, suggests a new study led by researchers from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.
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.
Prominent industry law firm Amin Wasserman Gurnani (AWG) has announced that renowned FDA attorney Robert “Bob” Durkin has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its Regulatory Group in Washington, DC.
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 recent retraction of a controversial 2013 paper that used a DNA testing methodology to allege widespread adulteration in herbal products has been welcomed by the former CEO of GNC.
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...
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 passage of DSHEA in 1994, the dietary supplement industry has expanded from about 4,000 products to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed to address...
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...
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.