Salt Lake City, UT—GOED has partnered with market researchers FMCG Gurus to hold a webinar on global omega-3 consumer behaviors and attitudes on Thursday, April 30 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, according to a press release. The one-hour webinar will focus on new research on omega-3...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is providing temporary flexibility regarding nutrition labeling of certain packaged foods in an effort to better facilitate the distribution of food during the COVID-19 crisis. Information can be found here: Guidance for Industry: Temporary Policy Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food...
Washington, D.C.—The 5th annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), which was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 27, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 16, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. All existing registrations and pricing will be honored. The one-day summit is an educational industry event...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. food supply remains safe for both people and animals, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assured in an announcment on March 24. "There is no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19," said Frank Yiannas,...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results, according to a press release. GNC reported consolidated revenue of $470.4 million in Q4, compared with $547.9 million in Q4 2018; the decrease in revenue, the press release says, is primarily a result of the transfer of the...
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an effective killer of resistant bacteria, when used in combination with bacitracin (BAC), according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Specifically, the study notes that it proved useful against Gram-positive bacteria, and not Gram-negative bacteria. The Gram-positive bacteria tested includes Staphylococcus species, Listeria monocytogenes, and Enterococcus...
Arlington Heights, IL– J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. announced on March 23, 2020, that the Carlson home office in Arlington Heights will be closed March 23 through April 7, 2020, and all production and distribution operations will be suspended. The decision follows the “stay-at-home” order issued by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has provided an update regarding what qualifies as “essential business” and “critical infrastructure” as federal, state, and local governments take increased action to require social distancing as a protective measure to minimize community spread of COVID-19. The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America,...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced on March 20 that it sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence offering to assist with the production and distribution of medical supplies and products during the COVID-19 crisis. The letter was written in response to President Donald Trump's annoucement that he will...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has developed a resource page featuring information on COVID-19: https://www.crnusa.org/COVID-19. Available resources include a COVID-19 FAQ sheet developed by CRN for industry and consumers to answer common questions surrounding the virus and dietary supplement products. Questions addressed on the site include: Can the...
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