59Message from VRM Media about Coronavirus
Message from VRM Media about Coronavirus
To our readers and business partners, In these challenging times for all businesses and individuals operating within the natural products community, we at VRM Media — publisher of Vitamin Retailer, Nutrition Industry Executive, Natural Practitioner and Fitness Trainer — want to first express our sincerest wishes for the best of health and well-being to all industry members and their families. As we are all quite […]
NPA: DHS Declares Health Food Stores and Supplement Manufacturers Essential Services
Based on guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and President Trump’s declaration that workers in critical infrastructure have a “special responsibility” to continue working, the Natural Products Association (NPA) today said that its members, including thousands of health food stores in Pennsylvania, California, and Miami-Dade, FL whose elected officials have balked at this […]
Natural Product Retailers Adjust to COVID-19 Realities
With restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers scrambling to adapt their businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, natural product retailers in the U.S. are also adjusting practices to meet the needs of their communities. World of Nutrition (WON) in Nampa, ID said it is remaining open during the pandemic, and is considering special hours for senior […]
New Bill Prohibits the Sale of Popular Nutritional Supplements in New York
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is calling for the New York state legislature to reject a proposal that would prohibit the sale of popular nutritional supplements like protein powder. NPA has led successful efforts to block similar proposals in Massachusetts and Illinois. “Prohibition of popular consumer products almost never works. Prohibiting the sale of products […]
Natural Products Expo West Will Not Be Rescheduled
After consulting with key partners within the natural products community, New Hope Network announced on March 13 that it has decided that, due to the developing circumstances around the COVID-19 virus, it will not move forward with hosting a rescheduled Natural Products Expo West event in Anaheim, CA in 2020. The Expo West trade show […]
FDA and FTC Warn 7 Companies Selling Fraudulent Products Claiming to Treat COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. These products are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law. The FDA and FTC are taking this action as part of their response in protecting Americans during […]
FDA Delays Action on CBD
On March 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will reopen the comment period for last year’s CBD hearing. The original comment period, which collected nearly 4,500 comments from public health experts, the natural products industry and the general public, ended last July and will remain open indefinitely, according to the FDA. […]
SupplySide East Postponed to June 23-24, Will Remain at Meadowlands Expo Center
As a result of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID19) public health emergency, SupplySide East has been postponed to June 23-24, 2020. The event will still take place at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. “With the uncertainty caused by the evolving coronavirus situation, this postponement is the best course of action for our industry, exhibitors and […]
New Report Offers Few Details on How FDA Will Regulate CBD
A new report released on March 5 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to offer a concrete plan on how the agency will regulate CBD products. Congress instructed the FDA in last year’s spending bill to adopt an enforcement discretion policy within 120 days and provide an update of its progress after 60 days. The agency […]
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals Unveils Modern Brand Redesign, New CBD ENHANCE Skincare Line
MyCHELLE celebrates its 20th anniversary with a modern redesign and the addition of a new CBD-based skin care line to its offerings. MyCHELLE has been a proponent of positive change by making nature-inspired products. The Colorado-based company has created effective, eco-friendly dermaceuticals that are science-driven and help deliver real results for all skin types, according […]
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