Articles by Eric Munson
Blood Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Better Cognitive Health
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition showed higher levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids in the blood are associated with better cognitive performance over time in middle-aged adults at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers measured omega-3 fatty acid levels in red blood cells—a more stable and long-term indicator of ...
Venable LLP Issues Client Alert on EPR Laws
As of October 2025, seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington) have passed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. These laws are intended to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling by holding producers financially and operationally responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, according to a client alert issued by Venable LLP. ...
FDA Updates Warnings on “Supplements” Containing Yellow Oleander
On Nov. 3, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed analytical testing of additional “supplement” products that tested positive for toxic yellow oleander. The analysis determined that certain products labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed were adulterated because they contained yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the labeled ingredients. Yellow oleander ...
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals and CEO Convicted of $4.7 Million Wire Fraud Scheme
Dietary supplement company Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its CEO, Jared Wheat, were convicted by a federal jury of wire fraud after “fabricating documents to deceive customers into believing that the company was certified as compliant with industry manufacturing standards.” In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new mandatory guidelines on sanitary, hygienic ...
CRN Analysis Establishes Upper Limit for MK-7 Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released its updated Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7, MK-7) chapter as part of the Vitamin & Mineral Safety, 4th Edition (VMS4). CRN’s safety evaluation established a supplemental highest observed intake (HOI) level of 375 µg/day for adults. The new guidance is for manufacturers, regulators and health practitioners seeking evidence-based recommendations for ...
Vitamin Retailer’s 2025 Best New Products
For the 18th consecutive year, Vitamin Retailer, with the guidance of a retailer panel, assembled the year’s best new products. Eighteen years ago, Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine decided to honor the year’s top’s products by asking for opinions from independent natural products, vitamin and supplement retailers. The objective was for stores to offer feedback and ...
Administration Provides Tariff Relief for Certain Botanical Ingredients
As part of an executive order issued on Nov. 14, President Donald Trump revised and expanded the set of commodities in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) that are exempt from reciprocal tariffs. These changes, which are reflected in updates to Annex II and Annex III partially target commodities that cannot be sourced within the United ...
Court Declines to Block New York Age Restriction Law, CRN Responds
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expressed its disappointment after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to grant a preliminary injunction to pause enforcement of the New York law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18. Oral arguments for the appeal were heard on Jan. 24, 2025. ...
Age Restriction Bill for Weight-loss and Muscle-building Supplements Introduced in Michigan
On Nov. 12, Michigan introduced House Bill No. 5250, also called the “Weight Loss Products and Minors Act,” a bill designed to prohibit the sale of weight loss or muscle building dietary supplements and over-the-counter diet pills to minors. Michigan is now the latest state to introduce such a bill. Other states include Massachusetts, New ...
Mama Bird Completes Rebrand From Best Nest Wellness
Mama Bird (Denver, CO) has completed its rebrand from Best Nest Wellness. Marking the company’s 10-year anniversary, the new name reflects the company’s mission to make brain-first nutrition easy and accessible for families at every stage of life. The redesigned packaging is bright, playful and instantly recognizable, and is as approachable as it is functional. ...
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