Regulatory

The company says K2Vital MCT Organic is the “first USDA organic–certified, all-trans, all-bioactive vitamin K2 MK-7 for oil-based health applications to the U.S. market.”

ISO 9001:2015 certification is “the world’s most widely recognized quality management system (QMS) standard, based on numerous quality management principles including, but not limited to, a strong customer focus; the motivation, implication, and commitment of top management; the process approach; and continual improvement,” the firm says.

Lustriva is a combination of bonded arginine silicate and magnesium biotinate that the company says increases biotin solubility 40 times more than D-biotin, an ingredient commonly used in beauty products.

Bioactive collagen peptides Fortigel from Gelita has been authorized by the National Health Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil to carry the claim “may contribute to the maintenance of joint health.”

According to a national poll conducted by Marist Poll, and sponsored by a coalition of organizations with an interest in natural health, 70% of Americans are more likely to support a congressional candidate that will protect the public’s access to dietary supplements.

Now with FSSAI approval for Peak ATP in hand, TSI Group has granted exclusive licensing in the region to India’s GCV Life to further the ingredient’s business in India.

The company’s additional trademarked ingredients now self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe include RealTurkeyTail and Mushroom Immune Complex.

Coinciding with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule which would change the criteria for foods to carry the “healthy” claim.

In a letter to the California State Assembly, Newsom explained that because “dietary supplements for weight loss are not considered drugs…this measure would require [the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)] to evaluate every individual weight loss and dietary supplement product for safety, which is beyond the scope of the department's capabilities.”

Mandatory product listing provision no longer attached to FDA user fee reauthorization legislation, based on newly introduced appropriations bill. Read for timeline of events that led to this point.

Continuing studies show promising results for individuals desiring natural pain-management solutions.

FDA's content regarding dietary supplements overemphasizing negative aspects of dietary supplement industry, says CRN in feedback to the Agency.

Hofseth BioCare has announced a no-objection letter from FDA following an NDI notification for its ProGo bioactive peptides ingredient.

In response to NIH’s ODS request for comments, industry stakeholders such as the American Herbal Products Association and The Council for Responsible Nutrition, and The Consumer Healthcare Products Association submitted comments on Aug. 31.

The two probiotic strains were approved for two Canadian health claims regarding the ingredients’ abilities to help formula-fed babies develop a similar microflora as to breast-fed infants.

The Consumer Affairs Agency in Japan authorized the use of 600mg/d of ApplePhenon for people with relatively high BMI for the reduction of abdominal fat.

The company operates according to cGMPs under 21 CFR part 111 and part 117, with an FDA-compliant fulfillment facility in Reno, NV.

TOC analyzers measure the amount of organic, inorganic, or total carbon in water samples by oxidizing the organic compound into a form that can be quantified.

This lexicon further supports the standardization of terminology used in the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and labeling of hemp.

California Assembly Bill 1341 passes Assembly Floor. The bill would restrict sale of weight management supplements to minors.

Kratom’s shifting public opinion expands business opportunities for legitimate companies to explore.

It’s no wonder that the botanical industry has fixated on fears of adulteration in these challenging times.

A bipartisan group of members from the House Energy and Commerce Committee has sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting that the use fee reauthorization agreement not include the dietary supplement provision found in the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act.

Hemp advocacy group the U.S. Hemp Roundtable reiterated its belief that legal protections should cover all hemp cannabinoids and not just CBD.

In an August 8 open letter to the dietary supplements industry about the FDA Safety & Landmark Advancements Act (FDASLA) and mandatory product listing proposals, the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s President and CEO Steve Mister reports that “negotiations for dietary supplement product listing continue with progress made each day toward getting a final bill that CRN can support.”

ODS supports research and research training on dietary supplements at NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices.

Kelai Pharmaceutical’s goal is to identify drug candidates in botanical plants to develop pharmaceuticals.

FDA maintains that NAC is not a dietary supplement, but is considering initiating rulemaking on the ingredient, and will be exercising a policy of enforcement discretion on NAC products.

A recent study found that adulterated dietary supplements remained on the market years after being issued a warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The company’s All-in-One equipment series incorporates multiple inspection controls into single machines, maximizing production space and manpower efficiencies.