In September 2023, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released a statement  after submitting a Citizen Petition to the FTC urging it to withdraw the Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Substantiation of Product Claims. 

Governor Bill Richardson, who was instrumental in passage of landmark dietary supplements regulation, passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 75. On September 13, hundreds of mourners paid their respects, as his casket lies in state in the rotunda of the New Mexico Statehouse.

Natural products industry responds to congressional Request for Information regarding FDA regulation of cannabidiol (CBD).

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Fly-In Day on June 7 to advocate for dietary supplements and the natural products industry.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted a Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the agency to reconsider its interpretation of the Drug Preclusion Clause. 

NPA shared news that the Idaho State House Health & Welfare Committee advanced legislation that would codify the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) into Idaho law. 

The nutraceuticals market is experiencing a sustained period of growth fueled by consumers  focused on improving personal health. As marketers of nutraceutical supplements bring new products to market, it is critical that they comply with all regulatory requirements to protect consumers and themselves.