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Supplement Age Restriction Bill Passes NY General Assembly; Industry Reacts

June 6, 2023

The push to restrict access to supplements has take a step forward in New York. New York Assembly Bill 5610-D relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building.

NPA: FDA CBD Study "Disingenuous at Best, Harmful at Worst"

The trade group explained that FDA used drug standards to conduct a supplement study.

April 27, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has published its review the oral toxicity of cannabidiol (CBD). NPA weighs in.

NPA, ANH File Citizen’s Petition with FDA on NMN

“Issues surrounding NAC and NMN are glaring examples of the FDA fundamentally failing American consumers and industry," said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.

March 21, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

In November 2022, a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient. In response, the Natural Products Association (NPA), along with the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), submitted a Citizen’s Petition to FDA.

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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.

NPA to Host Annual Capitol Hill Advocacy Fly-In Day

Industry members throughout the supply chain can join the Natural Products Association on June 7, 2023, for the 2023 Congressional Fly-In and meet with members of Congress.

March 2, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Industry members throughout the supply chain can join the Natural Products Association on June 7, 2023, for the 2023 Congressional Fly-In and meet with members of Congress.

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...

NPA Takes Action Against Bills to Age-Restrict Supplements in NY, NJ

December 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—In the latest efforts in the fight to ensure access to dietary supplements, the Natural Products Association (NPA) wrote a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, urging for New York bill S16/A431 to be vetoed. The legislation "relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary...

Poll: 70% of Americans More Likely to Support Candidates Who Will Protect Access to Natural Remedies

October 14, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—Seven in 10 Americans say they are more likely to support a congressional candidate who will protect the public’s access to dietary supplements and other natural and homeopathic remedies. That's according to a new national poll from a coalition of organizations with an interest in natural health. The survey...

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...

NPA Stresses Value of Supplements to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

September 23, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) reported that, for the first time since 1969, President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference follows a series of meetings held in recent months during which White House officials strategized with nutrition and health experts. The goal: to end hunger and increase...