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20 Herbs & Fungi Requiring Extra Scrutiny

Alkemist Labs reports that these botanicals and fungi most frequently failed its identity testing during the first half of 2024.

June 17, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

"We encourage brands to be especially careful sourcing these materials, and make sure they are tested by the most competent labs,” said Alkemist Labs CEO Elan Sudberg.

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NPA: Durbin/Pallone Bill Would Grant FDA Authority to Prohibit the Marketing of Products

The association outlined key concerns with the legislation and issued a call to action for natural products industry members.

April 26, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Legislation (HR 8123) introduced by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.

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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

Bulletin on Elder Berry and Berry Extract Adulteration Published

The report is the 27th bulletin and the 81st peer-reviewed publication published by ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program

June 26, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program (BAPP) has published Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on European elder (Sambucus nigra, syn. S. nigra subsp. nigra) berry and berry extract adulteration.

Harvard/NSF Study Tests for Harmful Stimulants in Sports Nutrition Supps; CRN Weighs In

March 26, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Researchers from NSF International and Harvard Medical School set out to determine the presence and quantity of experimental stimulants in dietary supplements labeled as containing deterenol sold in the United States. They tested 17 brands of weight loss and sports supplements containing the ingredient. Their finding: Weight loss and sports...

BAPP Confirms Adulterated Materials Sold as Elderberry

March 26, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program (BAPP) has announced a new article, published in the March issue of the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) HerbalEGram newsletter, that details results from analytical laboratories on ingredients and products containing or claiming to be elderberry. The report—which covers bulk powder, bulk extracts, and...