Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is calling the passage of the California bill AB-1341: Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills "a slap in the face to public health and consumer choice." As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, AB-1341 restricts access to dietary supplements. In certain situations, NPA reported, it...
This article has been updated with comments from the industry. Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Policy Regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine. The guidance advises dietary supplement manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders of FDA's intent to exercise enforcement discretion with respect to the sale and distribution of certain...
Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, a new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA; vol. 328, no. 4) suggests that FDA warning letters are falling short when it comes to deterring bad actors from selling dietary supplements adulterated with novel and unapproved stimulants linked to serious...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
