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FDA Releases Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory; Industry Reacts

“This sort of communication, without providing any new information for stakeholders, will reinforce industry misgivings about giving the agency even more authority," said AHPA's Michael McGuffin.

March 15, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

Industry Groups Spotlight Natural Products Industry Week

March 3, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Natural products industry trade groups joined together to acknowledge Natural Products Industry Week.

Organic fruit, vegetables, healthy drink, and nutrition supplements.

Industry Groups Submit Comment to FDA on Proposed Rule for “Healthy” Claims

The rule would update the “healthy” implied nutrient content claim

March 2, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) were among those who submitted comments to FDA on its proposed rule to update “healthy” implied nutrient content claims.

Navigating the Current Crisis in Botanical Sourcing & Supply Chains

February 27, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

In this educational session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Reimagining Botanicals: Mastering the Market, experts take a deep dive into sourcing the botanical universe and the crisis points that have grown to an apex.

Mandatory Product Listing for Dietary Supplements Not Included in FY23 U.S. Spending Bill; Industry Reacts

December 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Article updated on January 4, 2023, with additional industry response. On December 23, 2022, the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (H.R.2617), an omnibus spending bill consisting of all 12 fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills. It provides $1.7 trillion in discretionary resources across the fiscal year 2023 appropriations...

AHPA Regulatory Congress Preview

November 14, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

The American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) Congress on Regulatory Priorities in the Natural Products Market is November 15 and it’s not too late to register to attend this virtual event! AHPA’s Regulatory Congress will provide the latest updates and guidance on matters affecting the regulatory landscape of the dietary supplement...

Kratom at Center of Wrongful Death Lawsuit

November 11, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Atlanta, GA—A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Georgia against individuals, companies, and organizations connected to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of kratom, according to the Associated Press (AP). The suit was filed by Dana and John Pope followed the death of their 23-year-old son, Ethan Pope. As AP reports,...

Coming Soon: AHPA's Congress on Regulatory Priorities in the Natural Products Market

October 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its Regulatory Congress. The event, taking place virtually on November 15, will deliver the latest updates and guidance on matters affecting the regulatory landscape of the dietary supplement and natural products industries. A few of the sessions by...

CA Governor Vetoes Legislation Restricting Access to Supplements

September 30, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Sacramento, CA—California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1341. As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, California bill AB-1341: Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills called for restricting access to dietary supplements. Newsom explained in his veto letter that the bill would prohibit retail establishments from selling, transferring, or providing, dietary supplements...

AHPA Statement on Purported Association of White Mulberry Leaf with Tragic Death

September 7, 2022

American Herbal Products Associaton

On August 24, 2022, Kaiser Health News (KHN) released an article written by Samantha Young reporting that the Sacramento County (California) coroner's office concluded that the cause of death of Lori McClintock, the wife of Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA4) who died last December at the age of 61, has been identified...