Articles by Angela Sabarese
Pediatric Mental Health: From a Concern to a Crisis
Parents may not immediately think about their children’s mental health and well-being as a top concern. Often, one worries more about children’s’ physical health and safety. However, according to ECRI, an independent, nonprofit health care organization, the pediatric mental health crisis tops its 2023 list of most pressing patient safety concerns. “While rates of depression ...
Children’s Health & Wellness Grows
Natural products addressing children’s health are booming as manufacturers focus on parents’ top concerns. Parents are responsible for all aspects of their children’s lives, from safety and security to education and learning the ropes of life. One of a parent’s most important responsibilities, however, is ensuring optimal nutrition and the overall good health of their ...
NOW Again Honored as a “Great Place to Work”
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) was again honored as being a “Great Place to Work” by the National Association for Business Resources in their Summer 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. NOW was honored in three separate categories: 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation (12th consecutive year) One of the ...
CHPA Educational Foundation and Family Dollar Launch In-Store Self-Care Program
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation and Family Dollar have announced the launch of a program to help Family Dollar shoppers make informed, educated choices about choosing and using over-the-counter (OTC) products and dietary supplements. The program, “Health In Hand,“ is the CHPA Educational Foundation’s first-ever collaboration of this scale to help build confidence ...
Trade Associations Respond to Congressional Request for Information on CBD
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Natural Products Association (NPA) have submitted responses to a Congressional Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from industry stakeholders on CBD in order to develop “a regulatory pathway for non-intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products that prioritizes consumer safety and provides certainty to the U.S. markets.” According to CRN, ...
NPA Files Citizen Petition Regarding Labeling of Fungus-Derived Products
In a Citizen Petition submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 9, the Natural Products Association (NPA) requested that FDA: Amend 21 C.F.R. § 101 to incorporate labeling aspects based on the American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) labeling guidance for mushrooms; and/or Commit to exercising enforcement discretion until the Agency provides ...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Registration of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Listings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance detailing its plans for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and listing of cosmetic products, two new regulatory requirements applicable to many cosmetic products and their manufacturers under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). There are no fees associated with product listing or ...
Patricia Bragg, Natural Health Foods Industry Leader, Dies at 94
Patricia Bragg, health industry pioneer and CEO of the Bragg food company, died at age 94 on August 10 in her Goleta, CA home, according to a post published to Bragg’s official Instagram account. “Patricia was a true visionary who transformed the lives of millions through her work in health [and] wellness education and nearly ...
PLANT Act Introduced Into Congress
On July 28, U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Peas, Legumes and Nuts Today (PLANT) Act, which would help ensure that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs support farmers and companies producing plant-based foods. “The PLANT Act will help us win the future of food,” said McGovern. “Plant-based foods are already creating new opportunities for farmers across ...
Natural Grocers Celebrates 68 Years in Business
Lakewood, CO-based Natural Grocers announced that it is offering its biggest sale of the year to celebrate its 68th year in business. A source of supplements and groceries since its establishment in 1955, the company now has 164 locations in 21 states. To mark the occasion, customers are invited to a three-day anniversary celebration, August ...
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