The Natural Products Association (NPA), based in Washington, D.C., and NaTrue (a Belgium-based international natural and organic cosmetics association) will create a mutual recognition agreement for “high-level standards for natural personal care.” The end result would mean products in compliance with NPA or NaTrue standards would be recognized by the...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to erase false claims and mislabeling found on food packaging. The group started this appeal in late October 2009 when they announced they would be regulating the language on the fronts of food packages. Warning letters were sent to 17...
Washington, D.C.—In late March, history was made with the passing of healthcare reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. While disagreement continues over whether the changes outlined in the legislature will have negative or positive ramifications, supporters of natural health options are examining the numerous provisions in the legislation...
Washington, D.C.—A new legislative bill is on the table that would give dietary supplement makers the ability to reference additional scientific information about the health benefits of their products. The Free Speech about Science Act of 2010, introduced by Representatives Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Jared Polis (D-CO), states, “Americans want...
South Plainfield, NJ—This spring, WholeFoods Magazine launches a new, innovative Web site, www.wholefoodsmagazine.com. This new site will combine and replace the publication’s previous sites, www.wfcinc.com and www.wfcgreenbook.com. Www.wholefoodsmagazine.com continues to feature digital versions of the print monthly issues, complete with electronic versions of all advertisements and articles along with searchable...
Des Moines, IA-based Kemin Health L.C. appointed Michael Ceddia, Ph.D., to the position of vice president of research and development. Clinton, MI-based Eden Foods hired James Leahey to be its northeast/mid- Atlantic sales manager. National Enzyme Company of Forsyth, MO announced that Mark Shorey will be an account executive for...
According to show organizers, some 56,000 industry members attended this year’s Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo, held in Anaheim, CA. Overall, the mood was enthusiastic, though it was clear that the recent regulatory events were a chief concern of many companies. Nonetheless, Expo West offered many educational lessons and was...
Industry makes powerful positive impression on lawmakers Washington, D.C.—Each spring, industry members visit lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to help ensure our laws continue to guarantee access to natural products. The Natural Products Association (NPA, npainfo.org), based in D.C., coordinates these visits by making appointments for association members with their Congressmen...
Acquisitions, new launches, new partnerships, awards, new initiatives and more. Sarasota, FL-based Living Naturally launched an Affiliate Program through which manufacturers can showcase their brands on retail stores’ Web sites and consumer email campaigns. The Natural Marketing Institute of Harleysville, PA celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. XanGo, LLC of...
Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of ear candles, and is attempting to enforce regulations on the product’s major manufacturers. One manufacturer responded to WholeFoods with a point-by-point response to the FDA. Some say ear candles...
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