Herbalist & Alchemist (H&A) has settled into its new location, and now boasts increased production capacity to meet demand for its liquid and solid botanical extracts. In more big news, H&A released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which recaps sustainability progress made in 2021 and outlines the company’s efforts, including reaching the milestone of zero waste.

In November 2022, a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient. In response, the Natural Products Association (NPA), along with the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), submitted a Citizen’s Petition to FDA. 

What’s Up with Supps announced the success of the Superheroes event held at Natural Products Expo West, raising $8,790 for Vitamin Angels. 

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

Natural products industry trade groups joined together to acknowledge Natural Products Industry Week. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) were among those who submitted comments to FDA on its proposed rule to update “healthy” implied nutrient content claims.

NPA shared news that the Idaho State House Health & Welfare Committee advanced legislation that would codify the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) into Idaho law. 

Following the November 2022 notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Amazon’s Restricted Products Team emailed sellers in February that products containing NMN would be banned after March 13, 2023.

Industry members throughout the supply chain can join the Natural Products Association on June 7, 2023, for the 2023 Congressional Fly-In and meet with members of Congress.

Natural Products Expo West is heading back to Anaheim, with events and education from March 7-11, 2023. This outline will help you make the most of the show, with an overview of exhibit hours and select industry events, educational sessions, and speakers.