February 23, 2023
Following the merger of ESHA Research and FoodLogiQ in October 2022, the combined organization has rebranded under the name Trustwell.
February 22, 2023
Extraction solvent made entirely from plant-based carbon, methyloxolane, sold under the brand name EcoXtract, has been added to the list of permitted processing aids for the manufacture of food ingredients by the European Parliament.
The president of Nuherbs has released a statement about the listing of all Rhodiola species in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) appendix II.
February 17, 2023
Amazon is banning the sale of beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) products, according to a letter from Amazon’s Restricted Products Team furnished by the Natural Products Association.
FDA issued a “no questions letter” responding to DSM’s GRAS notification, while Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration included 3-FL in the latest update to its list of permissible ingredients.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged The Bountiful Company, maker of Nature’s Bounty dietary supplements, with “review hijacking.”
February 16, 2023
THC acetate ester (THCO) is considered a controlled substance by the DEA but delta-8 THC derived from hemp is not considered a controlled substance.
February 07, 2023
Nutrameltz now has 45 NPNs from Health Canada for its formulas.
January 27, 2023
CBD is an established product that is paving the way for other hemp-derived cannabinoids. However, regulation remains a big if for the category.
January 26, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reached the conclusion that “a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks.”