Police officer's death linked to kratom use
A law enforcement officer has died after reportedly overdosing on kratom, according to the Associated Press.
Archives for October 5, 2017
Solvents publication will bolster industry's quality practices, ABC founder says
Solvents are an ubiquitous part of the production of herbal extracts. Soon a one-stop resource will be available for stakeholders to see what solvents are used, what their accepted residual levels are and other important information.
CRN president hopes Supplement OWL participation will become ‘de facto requirement’ from retailers
Industry reaction to the new online registry for supplement products has been positive, said Steve Mister, president and CEO of trade association Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) at the SupplySide West 2017 show in Las Vegas last week.
Vitamin K1 deficiency linked to heart enlargement in adolescents
Low intake of phylloquinone (vitamin K1) may be associated with increased risk of enlargement of the major pumping chamber in the heart, new data finds.
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Ingredientsonline roadshow to explore vitamin C sourcing, state of the industry
Ingredientsonline.com is hosting a factory-direct global sourcing event in Chicago in November, with vitamin C supply, transparency, and the state of the market featuring on the agenda.
IPA chief on manufacturing standards, the ODI list, global regs, and more
As growth in probiotics continues to accelerate, the International Probiotics Association is ramping up its regulatory outreach efforts and working on ultimately producing a comprehensive quality guidebook for the probiotic industry, says IPA’s executive...