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—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)...
Rhode Island Senate Bill 2613, which had called for limiting the accessibility of certain dietary supplements, has died with the adjournment of Rhode Island's 2022 legislative session. Supporters of the bill want “to prevent the misuse or abuse of such products” and would have required providing “a conspicuously posted notice...
Washington, D.C.—The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has determined there is “insufficient evidence” that taking multivitamins, paired supplements, or single supplements can help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer in otherwise healthy, non-pregnant adults. As WholeFoods Magazine reported, USPSTF specifically recommends against taking beta-carotene supplements. They also advise against vitamin E supplements,...
Washington, D.C.—Earlier this year, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a discussion draft of legislation to reauthorize FDA user fees for drugs, biologics, and medical devices—and the legislation includes the Durbin-Braun premarket approval concept. As WholeFoods Magazine reported, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has been cautioning...
Those of you who entered the natural products industry in the 2000s may not know the story of the late U.S. Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). He served six terms, and passed away on April 23, 2022. Sen. Hatch, whose home state of Utah was and is headquarters to many...
Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The study authors reported that: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported) Pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes...
Washington, D.C.—The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. CDC reports that, during 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported). CDC also noted that "pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes also increased,...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) shared news that the Rhode Island State Senate is quickly advancing Rhode Island Senate Bill 2613, which is currently on the agenda for a vote before the full Senate on Tuesday, May 31. The bill calls for limiting the accessibility of certain dietary supplements...
Click here to listen. The United States Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) has released a discussion draft of its legislation to reauthorize FDA user fees for drugs, biologics, and medical devices package, which includes the controversial Durbin-Braun premarket approval concept and more. The Natural Products Association...
