Issues surrounding the regulation of hemp and CBD on the state and federal levels have been dominating news headlines in January. Here, a glimpse at some of the latest: South Dakota: State Senate Bill 22 is scheduled for hearing on January 23. The issue to be discussed, according to Rapid City...
Salt Lake City, UT—GOED has released an industry advisory regarding the correct expression of omega-3 fatty acid content in oils. EPA, DHA, and total omega-3s should be expressed in terms of weight, and not area percent. The advisory specifies that it should be expressed as free fatty acid equivalents in...
It’s time to go back to the beginning, all the way to the raw materials. First, there’s the all-consuming issue of tariffs, of what happened, how the industry fought back, and what to do now that the tariffs have passed. From there, we move on to how manufacturers offer all-important...
A study published in JAMA Network Open on October 12th by Jenna Tucker et al looked at the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) list of dietary supplements that have tested positive for unapproved and unlisted drugs. The study examined 776 products. Nearly 80% contained one hidden ingredient; the other 20% tested...
The U.S. Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday during the PoliticoPro Summit that the Trump Administration plans to crack down on the use of the term "milk" on non-dairy milk alternatives. The agency is to release a guidance outlining its new standards. This can be...
New York, NY — American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 6th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, in partnership with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), took place on June 19 – 20. Regulations can be notoriously complex and frustrating, but this forum provides an invaluable resource for manufacturers...
The American Conference Institute in collaboration with the Council for Responsible Nutrition is hosting the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements which will be taking place at New York City in the Intercontinental Time Square from June 18-20. It is a time for transition for the industry with...
Washington, D.C. — On April 18, the Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day, during which NPA members lobby their representatives and senators on behalf of the natural products industry. The “asks” this year were similar to last year’s, with a few new additions to the agenda.
