In November 2022, a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient. In response, the Natural Products Association (NPA), along with the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), submitted a Citizen’s Petition to FDA. 

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

The nutri-beauty trend is booming, and the experts at Lycored are offering an update on the latest science and innovations in an upcoming webinar.

The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced the publication of the 9,000th HerbClip, and educational resource, for researchers, scientists, health professionals, industry members, and other interested parties.

Organic Produce Network has released its State of Organic Produce 2022 report. The 72-page report provides an overall view of organic produce retail performance in 2022. It also offers specific insights into the top 20 organic produce categories.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the 2022 fiscal year. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) were among those who submitted comments to FDA on its proposed rule to update “healthy” implied nutrient content claims.

NPA shared news that the Idaho State House Health & Welfare Committee advanced legislation that would codify the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) into Idaho law. 

Following the November 2022 notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Amazon’s Restricted Products Team emailed sellers in February that products containing NMN would be banned after March 13, 2023.

Industry members throughout the supply chain can join the Natural Products Association on June 7, 2023, for the 2023 Congressional Fly-In and meet with members of Congress.