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FDA Leadership: Marty Makary Resigns, Kyle Diamantas Takes Acting Role

Amid the changes, AHPA said industry will continue to collaborate with the team at FDA to advance a regulatory environment that supports innovation and consumer safety.

May 15, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

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The Case for Collective Leadership

Our collective message to Senators and Congress must speak to the health and welfare of the citizens of the United States.

May 15, 2025

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

Karen Howard issues a call to action to the natural products industry.

Organic & Natural Health Backs RFK Jr.

The association is asking the Senate to endorse the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary.

January 31, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The Organic & Natural Health Association views RFK Jr.'s approval as a pivotal move towards addressing systemic challenges in healthcare and nutrition policy.

2025 Success Toolkit

2025 Challenges & Opportunities

In this special section, find the insights you need to support the health of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

January 16, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

What are the most pressing issues impacting the natural products industry today, and what actions are needed to help sure a healthier future?

Read valuable perspectives from leading industry experts representing CRN, CHPA, Organic & Natural Health, INFRA, SENPA, WIN, GOED, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, ITC + GPA, and MAHO. You'll find the updates, insights, and action steps you need to help support the wellbeing of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

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MAHA: Industry Weighs in on RFK Jr.

Plus: Industry members nominated to HHS adviser roles.

November 22, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

RFK Jr.'s directive from President-elect Trump: Make America Healthy Again by ending the chronic disease epidemic.

Interim FDA Commissioner Floated; HHS Secretary Resigns

January 18, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Updated: Janet Woodcock, M.D., has been named as interim FDA Commissioner. Silver Spring, MD—Janet Woodcock, M.D., is expected to serve as interim FDA Commissioner, according to Bloomberg, and Alex Azar has resigned as Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary. Bloomberg reports that Dr. Woodcock is expected to take up the...

2020 Dietary Guidelines Released: New Recs for Infants, No Changes to Sugar Intake

December 29, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is out, with recommendations for babies and an unaltered recommendation regarding sugar intake. The report is published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), and is required to be based on the preponderance of current scientific and...

CRN Responds to NAC Letters, New Proposed Rule

December 8, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments regarding two separate issues: N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) warning letters, and a recent proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would allow HHS to review existing regulations and amend or rescind them. In a letter to Steven...

Congress Urges FDA To Move Forward With CBD Legalization

June 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) urged FDA to promptly issue guidance that ensures the regulatory pathway Congress intended for the lawful use of CBD as a food additive and a dietary supplement, according to a statement on Senator Wyden’s website. In a letter to Alex Azar, secretary of the Department...