Leading groups in the natural products industry have responded to "misleading" study conclusions to set the record straight on the safety of fish oil.

NPA's 2024 Fly-In Day saw the largest attendance since post-pandemic, with retailers, brands, suppliers, and industry stakeholders advocating for the future of the natural products industry.

Legislation (HR 8123) introduced by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.

Industry experts caution that the law will restrict consumer access to safe dietary supplements.

Regarding supplements, FDA said the budget "would provide FDA with additional authorities to increase oversight of dietary supplements to better protect consumers."

FDA's guidance is to help manufacturers and distributors of new dietary ingredients (NDIs) and dietary supplements prepare and submit new dietary ingredient notifications (NDINs).

Take a look at the major news stories impacting the natural products industry from 2019-2023, and how they are playing out today.

California State Assembly Health Committee advanced AB 82, which would age-restrict and prohibit access to certain dietary supplements.