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FDA’s Long-Sought Guidance on NAC Follows NPA’s Lawsuit and Citizen’s Petition
Following a Citizen’s petition and lawsuit filed by the Natural Products Association (NPA) against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a dietary supplement issued enforcement discretion for N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) has resulted in the agency issuing final guidance. “This is a big win but it is bittersweet for sure. Although it was NPA’s leadership ...
NaturaNectar’s Bee Propolis Products Earn Certification from NSF
Bee Propolis Ultimate, Red Bee Propolis, Green Bee Propolis, and Brown Bee Propolis from NaturaNectar LLC (Sunrise, FL) recently earned independent certification from NSF, a global public health organization. NSF certification helps consumers identify products that have been independently tested and certified to meet rigorous standards for quality, safety and label claims. Since its inception in 2009, ...
NPA Applauds New Jersey Proposal to Recognize July 9 as Creatine Day
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has applauded New Jersey State Senator Bob Singer (30-Lakewood) for introducing a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing July 9 as Creatine Day in New Jersey. “Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements because of its long history of strength and muscle health,” said Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., president and CEO ...
NOW Named Elite Winner of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
NOW Foods (Bloomingdale, IL) has been recognized for the 15th consecutive year as one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. This year is NOW’s first time being honored as an Elite Winner in the Employee Achievement and Recognition category. Fourteen Elite Chicago area companies were honored for demonstrating exceptionally innovative human resource ...
Senator Burr Takes Strong Position Against Including Dietary Supplement Provisions in FDA User Fee Bill Package
On July 14, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), the ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee and a central negotiator in the conference proceedings, introduced a clean reauthorization of FDA User Fee Programs which does not include controversial dietary supplement provisions. Senator Burr cited concerns over the Senate’s ability to pass the Food and Drug Administration ...
Natural Grocers Announces Nationwide Hiring Push and Increased Wages at all Locations, for Select Positions
Natural Grocers has announced a nationwide hiring push for almost 500 positions. Hiring “hot-spot” locations include cities such as Dallas, TX, Portland, OR, Denver, CO and the Kansas City area. Natural Grocers currently employs more than 4,000 crew members at its 162 stores, across 20 states. In addition to a long list of benefits and a welcoming culture, the ...
Ladder, Sports Nutrition Company Created by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Partners With The Vitamin Shoppe
Ladder, the sports nutrition company founded by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger, has announced that its products are available for the first time in retail stores, via an exclusive partnership with The Vitamin Shoppe. Ladder products are now on shelves at over 690 locations of The Vitamin Shoppe and on www.vitaminshoppe.com, as well as the ...
USDA to Invest in Expanding SNAP Online Shopping
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has announced it is seeking applications for a $5 million competitive grant to help expand the number of retailers that offer SNAP online shopping. The SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center grant will fund an organization to provide extensive support to retailers with the technology and systems needed for ...
AHPA and NPA Co-sign Letter to President Biden Urging New West Coast Port Labor Agreement
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are currently engaged in West Coast port labor negotiations. The previous labor agreement for workers at these key ports – including Los Angeles and Long Beach – expired on July 1. The National Retail Federation (NRF), the Natural Products Association (NPA), the American Herbal Products Association ...
RI Legislation Restricting Dietary Supplement Accessibility Fails to Move Past State’s House of Representatives
Although the Rhode Island State Senate on June 7 approved an amended version of S. 2613, which prohibits the sale of certain dietary supplements to youths under the age of 18, the legislation has failed to move forward in the state’s House of Representatives. The state legislature adjourned on June 30 and the bill must ...
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