Washington, D.C.— Researchers who led a comprehensive study published in Nature determined that animal migration and rising temperatures may cause virus spread to new areas, potentially to humans. The study suggests that the climate crisis had an impact on human health, and the greatest risk factor for another pandemic is climate...
Washington, D.C.—On April 26, 2022, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022 with the intent of establishing a requirement for mandatory product listing (MPL) for all dietary supplements marketed in the United States. The Natural Products Association (NPA) expressed deep concerns with...
Richard Albert Passwater, Ph.D., a pioneer of the natural products industry, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. Dr. Passwater is fondly remembered by his colleagues, including the team at WholeFoods Magazine, where Dr. Passwater served as Science Editor for 36 years and wrote WholeFoods Magazine's...
Washington, D.C.—The Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022 has been introduced by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Braun (R-IN) with the intent of establishing a requirement for mandatory product listing (MPL) for all dietary supplements marketed in the United States. The aim of the bill, according to the authors:...
Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), who served in the Senate for seven terms before retiring in 2018, passed away on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 88. The New York Times reported that the cause was complications of a stroke suffered on April 15. The Hatch Foundation shared that Sen.
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a Constituent Update that it is issuing “Policy Regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine: Draft Guidance for Industry” to be published on April 22, 2022. FDA said the draft guidance, when finalized, will explain the agency's intent to exercise enforcement discretion with respect to...
Concord, MA—Debra's Natural Gourmet shared that the store's founder, Debra Stark, Debra suffered a heart attack on April 16, 2022, and passed peacefully on April 18, surrounded by family. In a moving tribute, the team recalled, "She was a proud and loving sister, daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend. There’s probably...
Be'er Sheva, Israel—A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that Lumenato golden-tomato extract oral capsules significantly improve dark spots, skin elasticity, and brightness after three months. Positive skin benefits were reported to last two weeks after treatment concluded. The administration of carotenoids elevates the levels of skin filaggrin...
New York, NY—IFF has completed its previously announced acquisition of Health Wright Products, LLC (HWP). Founded in 1995, HWP is a leader in formulation and capsule manufacturing for the dietary supplement industry. The privately owned company has been a long-time business partner of IFF’s Health & Biosciences probiotics business, IFF shared, adding...
Washington, D.C.—In July 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to seven supplement companies selling products containing N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), claiming that NAC was not lawful for sale as an ingredient in a dietary supplement because NAC had already been approved as a drug prior (in 1963)...
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