A bill to establish a framework for the FDA to regulate hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement or food and beverage additive has been reintroduced, and Congress is formally scrutinizing FDA's inaction on hemp products such as CBD.

An innovative new software program called Apex Compliance has launched to help marketers of nutritional products, dietary supplements, and functional foods communicate with consumers while safely navigating regulations about what they can say about their products. 

Gencor, Cepham, NXT USA, and Lipogen showcase their latest science and innovations in the natural products space.

Get the latest science overviews from Prinova, PhytoGaia, Taiyo & more in the natural products industry!

Industry associations are applauding the introduction of the Dietary Supplements Access Act. The bipartisan legislation would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a request by Rep. Jeff Duncan to hold a public hearing on FDA's position on NMN. FDA's stance: A public comment period would be sufficient on the matter. 

WholeFoods Magazine touched base with Carlotta Mast, SVP & Market Leader, Informa Markets’ New Hope Network, to get the scoop on this year's Natural Products Expo East, taking place in Philadelphia, PA, on September 20-23, 2023.

Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) is the largest single investment in organic agriculture ever made by the USDA, and OTA and Rodale Institute will play key roles.

Aloe vera is well-known for its skin-pampering benefits, and increasingly people are recognizing the power of the plant’s nutritional benefits.