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FDA Guidance: Coconut Not a Tree Nut

The final version of an allergen guidance does not consider coconut to be a serious food allergen.

January 20, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

FDA's latest report provides clarity for manufacturers on tree nuts, and lifts a "major burden" for the coconut industry.

ANH-USA Lawsuit Challenges FDA Guidance on Homeopathic Drugs

Critics of FDA's guidance argue that it threatens the viability of a $4+ billion industry.

November 22, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

ANH-USA claims FDA's guidance on homeopathics is unlawful and contradicts decisions previously established by Congress

CBD: The Saga Continues

FDA concluded that there needs to be a new regulatory pathway for CBD that balances consumers’ desire for access to CBD products with regulatory oversight to manage risks.

May 31, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

NPA Withdraws FDA Lawsuit, Market Stabilization

November 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.–The Natural Products Association has dropped its lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration for N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) following guidance issued last month and subsequent market stabilization. FDA's final guidance, issued in August, described enforcement discretion for the sale and distribution of NAC as long as the product does not...

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...

FDA Releases Guidance and Draft Guidance Regarding Labeling and Single-Serve Packaging

November 5, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a guidance document regarding nutrition and supplement facts labels, and a draft guidance on serving sizes and other miscellaneous topics. It should be noted that, in the FDA’s words, “guidance documents do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. Instead, guidances describe our...