Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation has launched Vitamin D & Me!, a consumer education website focused on vitamin D and COVID-19. The initiative shares research, videos of expert interviews, news, and education in a user-friendly format focused on U.S. consumers aged 55+, according to a press release. It tracks and summarizes...
Hauppauge, NY—ECS Nutraceuticals Group LLC has earned GMP certification from NSF International, according to a press release. Achieving this certification is a step towards validating ECS Nutraceuticals Group’s promise of high-quality hemp products, the release adds. “The NSF/ANSI 455 GMP mark indicates that an NSF International auditor has audited a...
Washington, D.C.—The Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative (SSCI) announced the first company to meet its new safety and benchmarking standards: Natural Alternatives International (NAI). Established in 2015, SSCI is a joint effort by leading nutritional supplement retailers (including Walmart and GNC) in collaboration with the Natural Products Association (NPA) and...
Bradenton, FL—Annie Eng, CEO of HP Ingredients, announced that the company's signature botanical ingredient, ParActin Andrographis paniculata, has been granted a product license (License # 80109555) from Health Canada. A press release from the company explains that the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) concluded that HP Ingredients’ application...
Salt Lake City, UT—GOED and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have partnered to present a free virtual panel discussion on consumer perceptions of certified sustainable supplements. The one-hour presentation will take place via webinar on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 8:00 AM PDT, according to a press release from the...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has shared an update on FDA’s position on N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) supplements, namely: Retailers shouldn’t act prematurely. In July, CRN states, FDA sent out warning letters informing companies that the FDCA prohibits companies from marketing products containing NAC as dietary supplements because the ingredient...
Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies announced the publication of new pharmacokinetic data on its proprietary energy ingredient Xtenergy, a natural, sustained-release caffeine from green coffee bean. Published in Current Research in Behavioral Science, the study measured the bioavailability of Xtenergy compared to immediate release caffeine and the effects of...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced the launch of a new podcast, CHPA Chat. Hosted by Anita Brikman, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation, the podcast will feature stories and insights about trends and issues in the consumer healthcare space. In the first...
Switzerland—In a move that makes it a global leader in vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, Nestle has entered into an agreement with KKR to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for USD $5.75 billion. Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, and Bountiful's U.S. private label business will be...
Natural Factors has introduced Whole Earth & Sea Superfood Boosters, a trio of powders including Golden Milk Soothing Boost, Beets & Berries Antioxidant Boost, and Energize Adrenal Boost. Intended for smoothies, beverages, snacks, and dips, the line is organic, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and 100% fermented. The powders are made with...
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