Following a Biden administration memo to all federal agencies directing them to withdraw pending rules, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn its "Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry." The Guidance was at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) awaiting review. The memo explained that the action is...
How important are omega-3s? Absolutely vital, according to Alex Richardson, DPhil (Oxon), PGCE, FRSA, Keynote Speaker at the Naturally Informed event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market. “The human brain is 60% fat, and it matters what kind,” she told attendees. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential. We evolved as...
Portland, OR—Pure Micronutrients has engaged Christie & Co to be its agency of record (AOR). “Christie & Co provides brand marketing strategy that understands the effects of micronutrients for health and longevity,” said Tessa Sanos, Pure Micronutrients co-founder and CEO, in a press release. “We are excited to build our...
Denver, CO—HempFusion Wellness Inc. announced that it has received USDA Organic Certification for its line of CBD tinctures. “Our team has worked meticulously to earn USDA Organic Certification, which supports our commitment to providing consumers with premium and differentiated CBD products as well as new potential distribution points,” said Jason...
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a ruling regarding product claims for biotin, a decision that the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has applauded. The suit was filed against Target, International Vitamin Corporation, and Perrigo Company of South Carolina. The plaintiff purchased a bottle of biotin that claimed...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments regarding the New York State Department of Health’s Proposed Cannabinoid Hemp Regulation, according to the press release. The Regulations would encompass the processing and retail sale of cannabinoid hemp in the state. The document covers licensing and application requirements for...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced Barry Ritz, Ph.D., as chair of the association’s Board of Directors. Dr. Ritz, Chief Scientific Officer and VP, Professional R&D and Regulatory Affairs, Atrium Innovations, was promoted to Chair-Elect in 2019 and will hold the chairman position through 2022. [caption id="attachment_79537"...
Sioux Falls, SD—A pilot study posted in medRxiv examined a possible link between low Omega-3 Index (O3I) levels and risk of death from COVID-19. Researchers at the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and in Orange County, CA obtained COVID outcomes for 100 patients...
Silver Spring, MD—In response to accusations of lack of movement on the cannabidiol (CBD) front, FDA has released a statement titled “Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products.” The Council for Responsible Nutrition has dismissed it as an “excuse” for FDA's...
New York, NY—The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Zarbee’s Inc. qualify its use of the term “natural” in the Zarbee’s Naturals brand name when some or all of the essential or key ingredients in its products are not naturally derived, according to a press release...
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