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India’s Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Sparks Debate Over Safety, Science, and Supply Chain

The Government of India's directive banning ashwagandha leaves is igniting debate across the nutraceutical industry, pitting traditional use, modern science, and global supply chains against each other.
May 5, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The Government of India's restriction on ashwagandha leaves in nutritional supplements is sparking industry debate. Experts weigh safety, science, and supply chain impacts of the root-only directive.


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Government of India Prohibits Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements and Foods, Tightens Enforcement on Adulteration

Regulators call for use of only ashwagandha root and root extracts only, citing safety and adulteration concerns with leaves.
April 28, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

India’s Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued aligned directives prohibiting ashwagandha leaves in supplements and foods, reinforcing root-only use, mandating plant-part labeling, and stepping up enforcement after years of non-compliance.


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AHPA Updates CITES primer

The revision reflects a new listing for guggul.
April 1, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The updated CITES resource aims to provide AHPA members with the most current regulatory information to support compliance efforts.


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Naturally Informed to Host Growth & Innovation Forum in NJ

Explore the science shaping tomorrow's natural products marketplace.
March 31, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Naturally Informed's Growth and Innovation Forum will feature curated educational programming covering high-growth areas shaping the natural products marketplace.


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NutrifyToday Launches Indo–CIS Trade Gateway in Tashkent

Sumflex goes global with a widely accessible platform.
March 25, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Take a look at how the Nutrify Today team is connecting global markets in the nutraceuticals space. 


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Call for Comments: FDA Public Meeting Will Explore Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients

The meeting will focus on the evolving landscape of supplement ingredients and recent scientific and technological advances that are shaping the industry.
March 10, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

FDA said the public meeting will help inform the agency's next steps regarding the meaning of the dietary supplement ingredient categories defined in DSHEA.


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AIDP Mourns the Passing of CEO Dr. Edward Lee, Names Successor

Dr. Lee is remembered as a passionate advocate who worked to elevate industry standards through honesty, transparency, and integrity.
March 3, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Honoring the CEO of AIDP, who had a vision to elevated standards within the natural products industry, and looking at what is next for the AIDP and Threotech.


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Changes Coming to SupplySide Connect

Check out how the show is evolving in 2027, plus get the scoop on 2026!
February 26, 2026
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Take a look at how the SupplySide Connect portfolio is evolving.


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“Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA Corrects the Record

Following an article in The Washington Post, the American Herbal Products Association offered up a fact-check.
February 26, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims  that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA.


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“Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” CRN Responds to NYT article

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued a response to the article, setting the record straight on key points including safety and regulations.
February 25, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements.


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