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Supplement shaped as question marks to symbolize the regulatory discussion underway as FDA evaluates how dietary ingredients should be defined in today’s marketplace.

Industry Pushes for Clarity as FDA Reassesses “Dietary Substance” Definition in DSHEA

AHPA, CRN, and NPA weigh in as FDA gathers input on the definition of dietary ingredients under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).

May 13, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation.

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House Dietary Supplement Listing Act Sparks Debate Over FDA Product Registry

NPA and CRN take opposing positions on legislation requiring FDA registration of dietary supplement products.

May 8, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

A new House bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register products with FDA, reigniting debate between industry groups over transparency, regulatory burden, and the future of DSHEA oversight.

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Regulatory Roundup: FDA Supplement Oversight, DSHEA Labeling, Chronic Disease Reform & UPF Label Proposal

Congressional hearings, Supreme Court petitions, FDA labeling requests, chronic disease reform efforts, and California’s proposed “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” seal signal growing regulatory momentum across supplements and food policy.

May 6, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Congressional hearings, Supreme Court challenges, FDA petitions, and new state food-labeling proposals are intensifying action over supplement oversight, health claims, and consumer transparency.

Oregano Oil on Amazon? New Testing Reveals Quality Gaps

A NOW new analysis of oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon reveals widespread potency failures—and raises fresh concerns about marketplace quality control.

May 6, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

NOW's latest round of industry quality testing of dietary supplements involved 35 oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon, and found nearly two-thirds failed potency standards.

Farmer displaying freshly harvested ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) roots and leaves.

Debates

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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Natural Products News Briefs: NOW, AHPA, CRN & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

April 29, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

Ashwagandha root and leaves showing regulatory differences after India bans leaf use in supplements and foods

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.