UNPA welcomes Bastyr University as MOU Partner
The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has announced a formal, collaborative partnership with Bastyr University as its newest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Partner.
Archives for September 20, 2016
FDA hints at how conventional foods can make structure/function claims
For the first time, FDA weighs in on what marketers must have on hand to support claims about conventional foods’ direct impact on consumers’ bodies.
Vox Pop: What do consumers know & think about botanical supplements?
There’s a lot of distrust of botanical supplements. And even among those that buy and take them, consumers still ask for more evidence and stricter regulation.
NPA to develop ‘safe harbor’ list for dietary ingredients
In response to the recently re-released NDI draft guidance, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has said it is in the later stages of developing a comprehensive safe harbor list of pre-DSHEA dietary ingredients.
Warning letter provides lesson in what not to do when citing science
A recent FDA warning letter to a company selling noni products provides a quick précis for what not to do when trying to support your product with science, said an attorney who reviewed the communication.
Beta-alanine royalties help drive NAI's record results
Beta-alanine revenues helped push Natural Alternatives International to record earnings in its fiscal year that ended in June.
Indian firm Arjuna to launch 'one shot' high-concentrate Omega-3 product
Indian firm Arjuna Natural Extracts is launching a high-concentrate, "one shot", 90% omega-3 supplement derived from sardines.
Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic ingredient gets Non-GMO Project verified
Ingredients now share the scrutiny finished products have when it comes to free-from claims and virtue labels, a spokesperson said.
Sabinsa gets new health claims in Canada on curcumin ingredients
Ingredient supplier Sabinsa has achieved two additional Canadian health claim approvals on its curcumin ingredients, the company announced this week.