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CRN Adopts New Guidelines for Dietary Supplements Sold Online

by Eric Munson | February 19, 2024

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced new Voluntary Guidelines for Industry to assure online and in-person shoppers have access to the same product information. “The guidelines address the information that is minimally required for display/availability to consumers on internet platforms for the sale […]

NOW Reveals Testing Results of Bromelain Supplements Purchased on Amazon

by Angela Sabarese | March 27, 2023

NOW continued its award-winning industry self-policing program of testing unfamiliar brands found on Amazon, this time on Bromelain, according to the company. The testing revealed some of the most abysmal results since the program began six years ago, the company stated. Although NOW has shared this information widely, with the goal of addressing bad quality […]

NPA Says Mandatory Product Listing is a “Non-Starter” and Amounts to “Pre-Market Approval”

by Angela Sabarese | April 5, 2022

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has issued a statement on the President’s FY 2023 Budget Request to Congress regarding the section on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “FDA’s proposal to include mandatory product listing in their FY23 budget request is a non-starter,” said Dr. Daniel Fabricant, the association’s president and CEO. “Year after […]

[Sponsored Video] Interview with Doug Jones, Head of Sales & Marketing, BioCell Technology

by VRM Media | March 25, 2022

   Vitamin Retailer interviewed Doug Jones, Head of Sales & Marketing, BioCell Technology at SupplySide West 2021. Watch as he discusses what the company offers, how their collagen is unique, how to get in touch and more. For more information, visit www.biocellcollagen.com and www.biocelltechnology.com.   *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food […]

GNC to Support the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program

by Angela Sabarese | January 25, 2021

Global health and wellness brand GNC announced that the company is supporting Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) during its annual Girl Scout Cookie Program by hosting socially distant cookie booths at select GNC locations, when allowed by local COVID-19 guidelines to keep the girls and their customers safe. This follows the successful 2019 launch of Girl […]

10 Health Benefits of CoQ10

by Brianna Diorio | October 2, 2018

What is CoQ10? CoQ10, or ubiquinone, is a vitamin-like substance found in nearly all cells in the human body. Sometimes called vitamin P, CoQ10 is a vital component of cellular energy metabolism and for proper functioning of the mitochondria. Discovered in 1957, it is involved in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (ATP, or energy production), scavenging antioxidants, […]

Five Summer Slim-down Secrets

by Brianna Diorio | May 26, 2017

As the summer begins, our sun-kissed skin and newly made tan lines are all indicators that we are ready for some fun in the sun action! With more daylight hours to take advantage of during the summer season, the chances of falling off the healthy bandwagon seem to increase due to the influx of beach […]

NPA Responds to McCaskill’s Statement on Supplements and Cancer Patients

by Corinne Anderson | June 21, 2016

The Natural Products Association (NPA) responded to comments made by Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) regarding the interaction of dietary supplements and natural products in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The following statement was provided by Daniel Fabricant, CEO and executive director of NPA: “Does Senator McCaskill really want the FDA to do what doctors took an […]

FDA Issues Warning Letters About CBD

by Corinne Anderson | February 16, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters issued to marketers of products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Marketers included: ABC Productions, Dose of Nature, Green Garden Gold, HealthyHempOil.com, Michigan Herbal Remedies, MorgueJuice.com, PainBomb and Sana Te Oils, according to New Cannabis Ventures. Two of the companies faced criticism for claims made about products manufactured by CV Sciences, […]

Campbell Soup Disclosing Presence of GMOs in its Products

by Corinne Anderson | January 11, 2016

Campbell Soup Company announced its support for the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). According to the company’s press release, Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about […]

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