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August 19, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

Don’t Make the Mistake of Waiting Until It’s Too Late

May 24, 2022

Scott C. Tips

A friend of mine died recently. He was older, without being “elderly.” That is, he was in great health and not even one bit frail. Still, I had been hounding him off and on for several years to get his estate in order “just in case.” He didn’t have a...

Dietary Supplements Forum to Address DSHEA 2.0, Influencers, the Biden Admin & More

April 5, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The unknowns of a new administration, prospects for DSHEA 2.0, the explosion of social media influencers, and a drive towards adopting sustainable and ethical business practices...Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) President and CEO Steve Mister listed these among the key reasons to attend the 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and...

Turnabout is Fair Play

March 18, 2021

Scott C. Tips

I had a client once who resided in Central California and I represented them on a number of litigation matters. They were, shall we say, in the gunsights of the local deputy district attorney because of their outspoken views on County and State government and the clients’ generally contentious nature.

Victory at Codex Over Dangerous Vet Drug! – Part 1

July 23, 2018

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2018 Imagine a drug for animals that has no purpose other...

ACI Annual Forum Updates Industry on Regulation

July 17, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY — American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 6th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, in partnership with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), took place on June 19 – 20. Regulations can be notoriously complex and frustrating, but this forum provides an invaluable resource for manufacturers...

CBD Oil Still Under Attack

May 21, 2018

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2018 CBD (or Hemp) oil is the hot topic in the...

2018 Natural Products Day: Keeping Up Appearances at the Capitol

April 25, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — On April 18, the Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day, during which NPA members lobby their representatives and senators on behalf of the natural products industry. The “asks” this year were similar to last year’s, with a few new additions to the agenda.

White Paper Outlines Best Practices For MAP Policy

April 23, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

By Whitney C. Gibson and Daren Garcia of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP As virtually all consumer product manufacturers and brand owners by now realize, the world is becoming increasingly ecommerce driven. While this paradigm shift has ushered in numerous opportunities for businesses, it also presents significant challenges. One...

Patricide by the FDA on Homeopathy

March 19, 2018

Scott C. Tips

Editor’s Note: This article is intended for information purposes only. Because state and municipal laws vary greatly, as do the circumstances of individual cases, readers are advised to contact an attorney for specific legal advice. © Scott C. Tips 2018 In 1938, Congress enacted the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act...