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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."

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.

Nicotinamide mononucleotide. White pills forming shape to NMN alphabet on wooden background.

NPA Asks Amazon to Restore NMN Sales

Products containing NMN would be banned from the site after March 13, 2023.

March 2, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Following the November 2022 notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Amazon’s Restricted Products Team emailed sellers in February that products containing NMN would be banned after March 13, 2023.

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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.

FDA: Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods & Supplements Not Appropriate for CBD

January 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—There needs to be new regulatory pathway for cannabidiol (CBD) that balances consumers’ desire for access to CBD products with regulatory oversight that can manage risks. That's the conclusion the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached after convening an internal working group to explore potential regulatory...

FDA Releases Guidance on Homeopathic Products

December 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

In December 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final guidance that describes how it intends to prioritize enforcement and regulatory actions for homeopathic drug products marketed in the U.S. without the required FDA approval. FDA's risk-based approach will be used to prioritize enforcement and regulatory actions involving...

FDA Warns Companies for Illegally Selling Food & Bev Products Containing CBD

November 30, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—The latest series of warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were sent to five companies that FDA said is illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD). FDA warning letters were sent to: 11-11-11 Brands Naturally Infused LLC Newhere Inc dba CBDFX Infusionz LLC CBD American...

β-NMN Is Not a Dietary Supplement? CRN Responds

November 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Following a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) President and CEO Steve Mister outlined the problems. “CRN is alarmed that, once again, FDA changed its position on whether an ingredient—in this case, beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN)—can...

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...

CRN's Feedback on FDA's Supplement Your Knowledge Content

September 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—At the invitation of Cara Welch, Ph.D., Director, Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODS), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) provided written feedback on how dietary supplements are presented on FDA's website and its recently released Supplement Your Knowledge content for consumers, health care professionals, and teachers. CRN President and CEO Steve...