Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments in response to FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredient (NDI) filings and enforcement discretion. (Background: CRN Reacts to FDA’s NDI Enforcement Discretion Draft Guidance.) As CRN noted, the NDI filing and enforcement discretion paradox has been a hot-button issue affecting the...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) shared the news that Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) has introduced a clean reauthorization of FDA User Fee Programs that does not include controversial dietary supplement provisions. Senator Burr is the ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee and a central negotiator in the conference proceedings. Senator...
Chicago, IL—SPINS has partnered with Naturally Network to empower emerging small business brands in the natural products industry. Naturally Network, which emerged out of a growing regional need to support natural leaders on a national level, has more than 5,000 members and more than 20,000 entrepreneurs, natural and organic employees, suppliers, service...
Indena spotlights research Indena presented its research in collaboration with the University of Camerino at a conference held by the university. The theme of the conference was the 30-year collaboration between the brand and institution. Research spanned the topics of cannabinoids, taxanes, and other plants. The projects released have brought innovation in research and...
Oakland, CA—Numi Organic Tea is partnering with Waves for Water and MPOWERD. The goal: to raise up to $1 million in an effort to provide clean, safe drinking water to nearly 550,000 displaced Ukrainians. The Together for H2OPE: Ukraine initiative will also provide lights and charging devices to those in need. “We...
With so many dedicated natural products retailers out there serving their communities and promoting wellness, trying to select just one to highlight as the Retailer of the Year is a challenge, and we need your help. Please share your nomination for the 2022 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year. If you know a retailer...
Washington, D.C.—New Jersey State Senator Bob Singer introduced a Senate Joint Resolution, which has now established July 9 as Creatine Day. The Natural Products Association (NPA) asks health and wellness supporters to keep writing to members of the New Jersey state legislature through the NPA Action Center in order to...
Silver Spring, MD—On June 30, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to four companies selling kratom products. FDA stated that it has not approved kratom for the treatment or cure of opioid use disorder and withdrawal symptoms. FDA also...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) shared the news that AHPA and the Natural Products Association (NPA) are among the 90+ organizations that co-signed a letter sent to President Jospeh Biden on July 1. At issue: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)...
Lycored will showcase a range of its super-stable red, orange, gold, and yellow hues and food ingredients at the IFT Expo in Chicago in July. Lycored offers sodium- and sugar-reduced products with cleaner ingredients. The company is showcasing its taste-enhancer, SANTE, at booth #S0625 with samples of plant-based meatballs. Lycored’s...
