Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) submitted comments to the FDA outlining a framework for developing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for cosmetic products, according to a press release. Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., president and CEO of NPA, said, “More and more, consumers are turning to natural alternatives for personal care products.
Washington, D.C.—The signing of the Farm Bill by President Trump drew reactions from the industry which were, overall, positive. Yet moments after the bill was signed into law, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., released a statement regarding cannabis, pointing out that cannabidiol (CBD) is still illegal in food or dietary supplements.
Washington, D.C.—As of yesterday, the CDC announced that another 7 ill people have been included in the E. coli investigation, while the FDA announced that they have traced the source of the contamination to at least one specific farm. The number of reported cases is now up to 59, in...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to the statement made by Scott Gottlieb, M.D., commissioner of the FDA, regarding the new Dietary Supplement Working Group. Steve Mister, president and CEO of CRN, said, “CRN welcomes the announcement from Dr. Gottlieb on the agency’s efforts to re-examine its...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) has asked to join a new Dietary Supplement Working Group, according to a press release. On December 12, Scott Gottlieb, M.D., commissioner of the FDA, delivered a speech at the Food and Drug Legal Institute (FDLI) Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance Conference. He addressed the...
Nine new cases of infection with E. coli O157:H7 have been reported, bringing the total number of people sickened in the U.S. between October 5 and November 18, 2018 to 52, the CDC reported in a food safety alert issued on December 6. Nineteen people have been hospitalized, including two who...
Washington, D.C.—The FDA issued a warning regarding Rhino male enhancement products due to undeclared and potentially dangerous drug ingredients, according to their press release. The FDA has received reports of people experiencing chest pain, severe headaches, and extreme drops in blood pressure. The FDA has identified various Rhino products containing...
Yesterday evening, the CDC and the FDA released an update regarding the Escherichia coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce: the lettuce in question comes from the Central Coastal growing regions in northern and central California. Hydroponically or greenhouse-grown romaine has not been linked to the outbreak. No common grower, supplier,...
Lettuce producers are preparing a label change, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Dole Fresh Vegetables, Taylor Farms, and Fresh Express, among others, sent a letter to the FDA on Sunday promising to include where lettuce was grown and when it was harvested on the labels. The WSJ reviewed...
Washington, D.C.— Following reports of serious adverse events associated with the use of tianeptine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to two companies for the illegal marketing of products labeled as dietary supplements that contain the chemical compound. Tianeptine is not approved for any...
