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“Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA Corrects the Record

Following an article in The Washington Post, the American Herbal Products Association offered up a fact-check.

February 26, 2026

In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA.

“Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” CRN Responds to NYT article

The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued a response to the article, setting the record straight on key points including safety and regulations.

February 25, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements.

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance When Bringing a Product to Market

Getting Regulatory Right is Brand Insurance

February 27, 2023

Lesley O’Connor, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Vitaquest International

The nutraceuticals market is experiencing a sustained period of growth fueled by consumers focused on improving personal health. As marketers of nutraceutical supplements bring new products to market, it is critical that they comply with all regulatory requirements to protect consumers and themselves.

NPA to Host Educational GMP Webinar

October 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—On Tuesday, October 11, the Natural Products Association (NPA) will present its interactive and educational webinar on Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) regarding identity. The session, titled “GMP’s – Understanding and Mastering the Identity Requirements” will dive into areas such as understanding the mandates for identity and understanding and mastering...

NPA GMP Webinar Provides Guidance, Educational Support

September 1, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.–The Natural Products Association (NPA), will host an interactive webinar next month that is aimed at providing insight, guidance, and educational support for the dietary supplement industry regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The event, titled “GMP’s – Understanding and Mastering the Specification Requirements,” will take place on Wednesday, September...

Lief Labs Launches Complimentary GMP Starter Kit

May 8, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Valencia, CA—Lief Labs has launched a complimentary GMP Starter Kit, which offers a guide to understanding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA compliance for nutritional and dietary supplement brands. The kit contains examples of key documents, procedures, and regulations necessary for compliance. A press release regarding the kit...

Botanical Adulterants: What You Should Know

November 29, 2016

Julie Dennis and Julie Dennis, National Science Educator at Source Naturals/Planetary Herbals

Adulteration has been around as long as commerce has been around. This is true for many industries including the commerce of botanical ingredients. Therefore, it behooves the retailer of botanical dietary supplements to understand the issues surrounding adulteration to help assure they are only stocking quality products. According to the...

Sell Vitamins? Know the Regs

September 26, 2016

Julie Dennis and Julie Dennis, National Science Educator at Source Naturals/Planetary Herbals

The Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 are federal regulations governing the manufacturing and marketing of dietary supplements, which includes most vitamin retailers. For example, if a retailer sells private label supplements they are responsible for assuring the finished products meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and that...