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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ruling that federal dietary supplement framework preempts state law in case against biotin claims.

Court of Appeals upholds ruling that federal dietary supplement framework preempts state law

Dietary supplement industry associations and leaders share 2021 regulatory predictions.

2021 Regulatory outlook for dietary supplements, functional foods, and natural products

The new guidelines acknowledge the use of dietary supplements to meet nutrient needs not easily obtained from food alone.

USDA and HHS release 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Sabinsa announces five new patents pertaining to digestive health, sports nutrition, heart health, and sexual health. 

Sabinsa announces five new patents

Chemi Nutra has been granted a new patent (United States Patent 10,869,843) for phosphatidic acid, claiming that its branded Mediator PA can increase muscle mass and strength when accompanied with resistance exercise.

Chemi Nutra granted patent for phosphatidic acid to support muscle mass and strength

FTC is taking action against six companies for allegedly making a wide range of scientifically unsubstantiated claims regarding CBD’s ability to treat serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, hypertension, and Alzheimer’s. 

FTC cracks down on unsubstantiated CBD claims

FDA found these products contain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) not listed on their labels, including some with ingredients found in prescription drugs.

FDA finds dangerous drugs in 45 male enhancement, weight-loss products sold online

ANVISA (the National Health Surveillance Agency in Brazil) approves Verisol collagen peptides from Gelita for use in food supplements for skin health.

 Verisol collagen peptides approved by ANVISA for use in food supplements

KGK Science has been contracted by Psyched Wellness, a Canadian health supplement company, to provide a regulatory package of services to support the launch of its Amanita muscaria mushroom extract in the U.S. and Canada.

KGK Science provides path-to-market strategy for Psyched Wellness novel mushroom extract

The Council for Responsible Nutrition recently submitting comments regarding the Proposed Kentucky Administrative Regulation 902 KAR 45:190, hemp-derived cannabidiol products and labeling requirements. 

CRN calls for consistent, harmonized CBD regulation between states based on federal frameworks

NOW is expressing support for Amazon’s new policy requiring dietary supplement sellers to provide documentation that demonstrates their products meet label claims. 

Amazon’s new policy for supplement sellers can go a long way to protect consumers, says NOW

Nutralliance announced that the line of 11 lactic acid-producing probiotic species manufactured by Ildong Biosciences is now self-affirmed GRAS.

Nutralliance announces GRAS status for probiotics manufactured by Ildong Biosciences

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has responded to FDA regarding recent warning letters from the Agency alleging that N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is not a dietary supplement, and therefore prohibited from being marketed as such under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

CRN responds to FDA’s sudden policy change on supplements containing N-acetyl-L-cysteine

In the United States, probiotics remain stuck in a murky regulatory environment, one that stifles innovation and market growth, and, at the end of the day, blocks potential health benefits for the consumer.

Will FDA ever provide a practical regulatory path for probiotics? Panel discusses at NPA’s The Big Natural conference.

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) issued its revised draft of "Best Practices Contract Language and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Templates for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles."

BAPP issues revised SOP for irreparably defective articles, opens public comment

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has upgraded several aspects of its Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) to increase ease of use. 

CRN announces upgrades to Supplement OWL Platform

Don’t let your brand make these advertising mistakes. 

Lessons from 2020’s most notable advertising disputes: Natural products edition

NOW released a new report on alpha lipoic acid (ALA), its fifth report in 2020 regarding suspect brands whose main sales appear to be on Amazon. 

NOW testing of Amazon products reveals ALA potencies below label claims

AMA is strongly urging Congress to modify and modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DHSEA) to allow FDA the authority to establish a mandatory product registry. 

American Medical Association calls for more stringent dietary supplement regulation

GanedenBC30, a spore-forming probiotic ingredient by Kerry, was approved by Brazilian regulatory agency, ANVISA, for the following health claim: “Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 can contribute to the health of the gastrointestinal tract.”