The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner announced the appointment of James "Jim" Jones to the post of FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. 

Bragg Live Food Products shared the news Patricia Bragg has passed away peacefully at her home in Goleta, California. She was 94.

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is raising awareness about efforts to safeguard the millions of Americans who use kratom products. 

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to oppose an amendment to the House Agriculture Appropriations bill that "would effectively block the USDA from adopting regulations that update key organic animal welfare provisions." 

Industry associations are applauding the introduction of the Dietary Supplements Access Act. The bipartisan legislation would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a request by Rep. Jeff Duncan to hold a public hearing on FDA's position on NMN. FDA's stance: A public comment period would be sufficient on the matter. 

Natur-Tyme, which was honored as WholeFoods Magazine's 2011 Retailer of the Year, shared the news that its Erie Boulevard East store will be closing. Natur-Tyme attributed the closure to reduced revenue and "insurmountable financial losses" triggered by ongoing changes in consumer behavior accentuated by the the COVID-19 pandemic, along with rising operational costs.

The Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has published its review the oral toxicity of cannabidiol (CBD). NPA weighs in.

Following the publication of a research letter in JAMA that reported 22 out of 25 melatonin products analyzed were mislabeled, mainstream media posted alarming headlines such as: Potentially dangerous doses of melatonin and CBD found in gummies sold for sleep. Natural products industry groups stepped in to put the issue in perspective.