Regulatory

A nonprofit advocacy group and several supplement companies argue that statements published on government health agency websites should qualify as the basis for new disease-risk reduction claims, a position the FDA has long rejected for supplements specifically.

Sonoran University of Health Sciences will honor the United Natural Products Alliance founder for more than four decades of work that helped establish the regulatory framework still governing dietary supplements today.

With 7 US states having enacted packaging extended producer responsibility laws and more on the horizon, a new cross-industry guidance document offers a standardized approach to the packaging data management requirements that are proving to be a significant operational challenge for finished product companies.

Oliver Catlin of BSCG calls on the dietary supplement industry to reinforce the boundary between lawful supplements and unapproved pharmaceutical drugs.

A state-level enforcement probe citing third-party testing data, and the industry's methodological objections to that data, raise compliance and quality control questions for finished product manufacturers.

The FSA and FSS authorization of a standardized tetrahydrocurcuminoids ingredient for use in food supplements expands the market access case for a curcumin derivative with a distinct stability and bioavailability profile.

Voluntary pledges from accreditors and medical schools to increase nutrition education may gradually shift how physicians engage with diet-based and supplement interventions.

The development underscores continued innovation in plant-based sweetener development and regulatory review.

A new PLT Health Solutions-Alethios collaboration focused on decentralized clinical research reflects growing demand among nutraceutical manufacturers for product-specific evidence.

New funding and recent FDA approval activity are highlighting a growing industry interest in fermentation-derived natural colors.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act proposes expanding tax-advantaged healthcare accounts to include eligible supplements, reflecting growing attention on preventive wellness and consumer-directed health spending.

The Food and Drug Administration has formalized a new post-market assessment process for chemicals used in food and simultaneously opened reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene and azodicarbonamide.

Companies must understand California Senate Bill 343, aka the Truth in Recycling Law, to meet compliance requirements by the October 4, 2026, effective date.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned from the agency, with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas acting as commissioner until a replacement is confirmed.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported mostly low or undetectable contaminants in infant formula, while signaling continued oversight and future action.

The trade association urges FDA to formalize flexible labeling practices, arguing that current ambiguity around DSHEA disclaimer placement is driving litigation risk and regulatory uncertainty.

With a positive EFSA opinion in hand, Nutriearth highlights a bioactive vitamin D3 oil and functional powder designed for improved absorption, lower dosing, and sustainable fortification strategies at Vitafoods Europe.

Associations in the natural products space argue that FDA’s interpretation of “dietary substance” is too narrow, potentially limiting innovation, safety oversight, and market access for emerging ingredients.

Live from SupplySide Connect, Megan Olsen, the SVP and general counsel for the CRN, discusses the FDA public meeting on dietary ingredients, the NDI vs. GRAS pathway, and the need for a clear, modern regulatory scope.

Live from SupplySide Connect, Megan Olsen, the SVP and general counsel for the CRN highlights growing concerns around DSHEA’s drug preclusion provision, underscoring the need for industry alignment and legislative reform in order to enable industry innovation.

Nutritional Outlook offers a practical guide for industry professionals on multivitamin efficacy, formulation trends, and regulatory considerations.

At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Megan Olsen, SVP and general counsel of CRN, explains the organization's recent petition to the US Supreme Court to review a recent New York State law regarding supplements violates free speech.

New legislation introduced by Rep. Maxine Dexter aims to establish a federal product registry, drawing mixed reactions from leading industry organizations over implementation and impact.

At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Karen Howard, the Organic & Natural Health Association’s CEO and executive director, discusses shifting industry strategy away from fragmented lobbying toward unified, consumer-focused education to drive meaningful regulatory and public health outcomes.

In a sit down with Nutritional Outlook, Brightseed’s Lee Chae explains how the company’s branded platform leverages artificial intelligence and structured biological data to accelerate ingredient discovery, strengthen substantiation, and reduce risk across nutraceutical product development.

Regulatory approval from Brazil’s health authority opens the door for Benicaros to enter a fast-growing supplement market, reinforcing global momentum for clinically validated, sustainable gut health ingredients.

New regulatory clearance for soy protein highlights growing demand for clinically substantiated, plant-based ingredients targeting cardiovascular health.

In the second part of this interview, Todd Harrison, Co-Chair of the FDA Group at Venable LLP, discusses how the FDA and the industry handle novel ingredients in functional foods.