Articles by Angela Santoriello
CRN Launches Tool to Help Industry Monitor and Learn From Violations
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced a free online tool that compiles FDA Warning Letters sent to dietary supplement companies into a searchable database to help the industry achieve better regulatory compliance. The database can be used to evaluate FDA’s warning letter allegations of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) violations, products making impermissible claims, and products […]
NPA Welcomes New Retail and Supply Members
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has continued to track a rise in membership numbers since naming Daniel Fabricant, PhD, as executive director and CEO in April, reported the association. “More members for NPA means a larger benefit to the industry, in the form of advocacy and education efforts as well as networking opportunities offered by […]
MegaFood: “The Transparency Project” Launches Next Week
With 24/7 live high definition (HD) video in their facilities and posted on their website, MegaFood makes no bones about the importance of transparency. Long-time industry executive and MegaFood CEO Robert Craven had a goal in mind for years—to remain lucid. Speaking with Vitamin Retailer before the launch of his online show, “MegaFood: The Transparency Project,” […]
EyePromise Announces EZ Tears Dry Eye Challenge and Contest
EyePromise (St. Louis, MO) is kicking off the EZ Tears Dry Eye Challenge as well as launching an educational campaign that includes a contest, free prizes, and special learning resources to raise awareness on the condition. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from dry eye without realizing they have the condition or that treatment options to […]
FDA Announces Hire of Top Food and Dietary Supplements Regulator
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the hire of a new leader for its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), just months after announcing that the center’s current leader, Michael Landa, is set to retire, according to Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS). FDA said as of January 2015, Dr. Susan Mayne […]
Global GMO Free Coalition To Help Fund World’s Largest GMO Safety Study
The Global GMO Free Coalition (GGFC) welcomes the launch of the largest ever study on GMO and pesticide safety – Factor GMO. Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is a member of the coalition and Ronnie Cummins, international director, OCA and its Mexico affiliate Via Organica, and member of the GGFC steering committee, said for years consumers […]
Video: CRN Explains Importance of DSHEA on Anniversary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLIs57R5H10#t=14
Minnesota School Districts Aim to Reduce GMOs in Food
Five Minnesota school districts raised awareness about genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food, reported the Minneapolis School District. Schools in Hopkins, Minneapolis, Orono, Shakopee, and Westonka celebrated GMO Awareness Day on November 5 by offering non-GMO menu options and communicating to students and families about GMOs, and the five districts serve a total of about […]
Nature’s Pantry Acquired by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Independence, Missouri-based Nature’s Pantry, Inc., agreed to be acquired by Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., which plans to begin operating the store as a Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage store beginning on Dec. 8, according to Retail Insights. Retail Insights, a reported natural products industry consultant specializing in strategic guidance to independent […]
FutureCeuticals Publishes Clinical Study Assessing Effects of Spectra Supplement
FutureCeuticals (Momence, IL) announced the publication of a second study assessing the effects of Spectra, a blend of 30 fruit, vegetable and herbal powders and extracts that have been scientifically balanced to deliver targeted antioxidant potential. “This study confirms that Spectra is truly unique to the market,” said John Hunter, senior advisor, FutureCeuticals. “Although the […]
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