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Following the merger of ESHA Research and FoodLogiQ in October 2022, the combined organization has rebranded under the name Trustwell.

Newly merged ESHA Research and FoodLogiQ rebrand as Trustwell

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.

Plant-based solvent, methyloxolane, authorized for use in food production in Europe

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.

Nuherbs makes statement on Rhodiola CITES listing

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.

Amazon to ban sale of NMN products 

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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.

DSM’s 3-FL HMO ingredient for early life nutrition approved in United States, Australia

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged The Bountiful Company, maker of Nature’s Bounty dietary supplements, with “review hijacking.” 

FTC charges The Bountiful Company with review hijacking 

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. 

DEA says that THC acetate ester is a controlled substance

Nutrameltz now has 45 NPNs from Health Canada for its formulas.

Health Canada grants additional Nutrameltz oral-melt supplements Natural Product Numbers

CBD is an established product that is paving the way for other hemp-derived cannabinoids. However, regulation remains a big if for the category.

CBD and other cannabinoids are still in play, but responsible manufacturing and research are important for the category’s future: 2023 Ingredient trends for food, drinks, dietary supplements, and natural products

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.” 

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