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59AHPA Updates Proposition 65 Hemp Industry Guidance Following Passage of California AB 45


AHPA Updates Proposition 65 Hemp Industry Guidance Following Passage of California AB 45

by Angela Sabarese | October 11, 2021

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has published an update to its Guidance on California Proposition 65 and Hemp Products to recognize the impact of the passage of California AB 45 Industrial hemp products, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome on October 6, 2021. The AHPA document provided guidance to the hemp industry about […]

OTA Applauds Appointment of USDA Organic Advisor

by Angela Sabarese | October 5, 2021

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded the appointment of Marni Karlin as senior advisor, Organic and Emerging Markets, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and said the reinstatement of the post would regain a much-needed senior-level voice for organic at the USDA. “We welcome USDA’s announcement that it has reinstated this important position, and […]

Ketone Supplements May Improve Brain Health in Obese People

by Angela Sabarese | October 5, 2021

New research published in The Journal of Physiology has shown that ketone supplements may be a novel therapeutic strategy for protecting and improving brain health in people with obesity. People with obesity are known to be at a higher risk of developing cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative diseases. This new study found that giving a ketone supplement three […]

Podium Nutrition Signs Exclusive Deal With GNC

by Angela Sabarese | September 27, 2021

Podium Nutrition, the new sports nutrition supplement company formed by five-time CrossFit champion Mat Fraser, “The Buttery Bros” Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers, industry veteran Paul Haverland, and Jeremy Osborne, has announced it has entered into an exclusive retail partnership with GNC. Podium products will be available online at GNC.com and in all GNC stores across the United States. Podium launched on […]

CRN Announces New Membership Dues Plan for 2022

by Angela Sabarese | September 27, 2021

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced a new membership dues plan for 2022. The new plan will reduce the annual dues for many companies, making CRN membership available to companies of all sizes. The plan also addresses continued industry consolidation and provides an equitable rate structure, enabling CRN to continue to tackle the […]

Study Shows Most Americans Hold Retailers Responsible for Quality and Safety of Supplements, Personal Care Products and OTC Drugs

by Angela Sabarese | September 20, 2021

According to a new study from global public health organization NSF International, busy consumers with no time for in-depth product research are increasingly relying on retailers to screen out potentially unsafe and low-quality products. The study found that 97 percent of Americans believe it is important for retailers to visit and inspect manufacturing facilities that produce […]

CRN Applauds Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Dietary Supplement Purchases Using Pre-Tax Dollars

by Angela Sabarese | September 20, 2021

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has applauded bipartisan legislation authorizing dietary supplement purchases using pre-tax dollars. H.R. 5214 recognizes dietary supplements as qualified medical expenses, will allow supplement purchases via Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and will provide economic incentives for consumers to practice preventive health care. “We believe in incentivizing […]

NPA Partners With B&A to Deliver Lunch, Energy Drinks to Capitol Police

by Angela Sabarese | September 13, 2021

The Natural Products Association (NPA) in collaboration with Virginia-based information technology firm B&A, delivered lunch and energy drinks to Capitol Police Officers on Tuesday, September 7, and Wednesday September 8. Officers enjoyed sandwiches from Washington, DC Italian sub shop Grazie Grazie, and stocked up on C4 energy drinks from nutritional supplement maker and NPA member […]

TRUWILD Announces Launch of New Brand Video, Website and Product

by Angela Sabarese | September 13, 2021

TRUWILD, a health and wellness company that uses natural science to formulate nutritional products for outdoor enthusiasts, has announced its launch of a new TRUWILD brand video and website, as well as the introduction of the company’s new FlowerZZZ natural sleep-aid to its product collection. TRUWILD Co-Founders Zac Curhan and Nate Cox have traveled to […]

AHPA Submits Comments to “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” Discussion Draft

by Angela Sabarese | September 8, 2021

On September 1, 2021, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) submitted comments to the Senate sponsoring offices for the “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA) Discussion Draft. In a unique approach to development of federal legislation, Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Corey Booker (D-NJ) released the CAOA discussion draft on July 14, […]

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