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Health Canada has recently reviewed and approved a new pain claim for Stratum Nutrition’s NEM brand eggshell membrane. The claim reads: “NEM helps provide relief from joint pain due to moderate intensity aerobic exercise as quickly as the first day.”

Stratum’s NEM brand eggshell membrane approved for pain claim in Canada

Kaneka Probiotics announced Cardio Probiotic (L. plantarum KABP-011, L. plantarum KABP-012, and L. plantarum KABP-013) achieved U.S. FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

Cardio Probiotic from Kaneka earns FDA GRAS status

Steven Tave has accepted a new role as director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Operational Policy. Cara Welch, PhD, current deputy director of ODSP will step in as acting director on March 15, when Tave will officially start his new role. 

Steven Tave accepts new position, to leave ODSP in March

Industry must work to promote consumer access to supplements and fight initiatives to restrict access, especially at the state level, said NPA leaders during an association webcast.

Protecting consumer access to supplements is critical amid ongoing legislation to restrict access, says NPA

One industry expert discusses the possibilities.

Tariffs forecast: Will 2021 bring good or bad news to U.S. dietary supplement firms on the tariff front?

Brandi Reinbold serves as technical lead for NSF International’s Health Sciences Certification program.

Jessica Brozek is global audit delivery manager

 NSF International’s Health Sciences Certification program.

How the pandemic changed the realities of GMP audits and certification

How COVID-19 changed the realities of third-party GMP audits

The COVID-19 pandemic plus an unclear legal future slowed CBD sales in 2020. Will CBD's prospects improve in 2021?

COVID-19 plus legal uncertainty slowed CBD sales in 2020. What’s CBD in for in 2021? 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Major retailers like Amazon and CVS now require dietary supplements to pass their own retailer standards, but some in industry signal potential for chaos.

Patchwork of new retailer-driven dietary supplement standards alarms some industry members

The bipartisan bill has been introduced by Representatives Kurt Schrader (D-Oregon) and Morgan Griffith (R-Virginia) will make hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) lawful as a dietary supplement. 

Bipartisan CBD legislation re-introduced, draws support of large industry coalition

Senators Mike Lee and Tim Scott introduced an amendment during the Senate Budget Resolution hearing that would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements. 

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