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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that would restrict minors from purchasing dietary supplements marketed toward “weight loss and muscle building.”

NY Governor Hochul signs bill banning the sale of weight management and “muscle building” supplements to minors

Mike Straus is a freelance writer living in Kelowna, Canada. He has written for publications including 

Canadian Chiropractor Magazine, Massage Therapy Canada, 

Here’s what brands can likely expect from an updated Green Guides.

The FTC might revise its Green Guides. Here’s what you need to know.

Jennifer Grebow is the editor-in-chief of 

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The ingredients are GlyCare 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) and GlyCare lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT).

Dsm-Firmenich’s two HMO ingredients approved in China for early-life nutrition

The company’s Aequival 2’-FL is a human milk oligosaccharide ingredient that supports infants’ microbiome health.

FrieslandCampina gets closer to 2’-FL approval for use in infant formula in China

The company recently notified FDA of the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status of its Pomella pomegranate extract. FDA responded with a letter of no objection.

FDA has no objections to GRAS status for Verdure Sciences’ Pomella pomegranate extract

An increasingly unwieldly cannabinoid industry may force Congress to take action on hemp-derived cannabinoid regulation.

Are regulations for hemp-derived cannabinoids nearing?

The decision marks the first time HMOs has been approved by China for use in infant formula. 

IFF achieves regulatory approval for use of its 2’-FL HMO ingredient in infant formula in China

Kimberly J. Decker writes for the food and nutrition industries from her base in the San Francisco area where she enjoys eating food as much as she does writing about it.

The spotlight on delta-8 THC is heating up. Where will regulators ultimately land in regard to this controversial cannabinoid?

Crazy 8s: Does delta-8 THC threaten the supplement industry?

PLT Health Solution has announced the receipt of an expanded license from the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada to market its AlvioLife ingredient for respiratory health support in Canada. 

PLT Health Solutions’ AlvioLife is now approved by Health Canada to make respiratory health claims

FTC’s Endorsement Guides got a critical update this year.

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