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Most Consumers Read Supplement Labels and Use Products Safely, IPSOS Survey Reveals
New research shows that a large majority of consumers in the European Union use food supplements responsibly. Food Supplements Europe (FSE) commissioned IPSOS to survey 13,200 adult consumers in 14 EU countries about their supplement usage. The findings demonstrate widespread penetration, with 88 percent of respondents having used a food supplement at some point in ...
NOW Presses Amazon to Act Against Deceptive Dietary Supplement Sellers
NOW continues to press Amazon to act against sellers of dietary supplements seeking to trick consumers into thinking their products are quality, the company stated. In the latest tactic, NOW said it spotted a brand posting certificates of analysis from a third-party testing lab on their website confirming fill weight. Not identity, potency or purity–just ...
Lawsuits Filed Against Olly, P&G, Alleging Deceptive Advertising of Melatonin Supplements
On Friday, June 24, Dovel & Luner, a litigation boutique law firm, filed a federal class action lawsuit against Olly Public Benefit Corporation and The Proctor & Gamble Company on behalf of consumers nationwide who purchased melatonin supplements. The lawsuit alleges that Olly and Proctor & Gamble misled consumers by inaccurately dosing and labeling its ...
Alvita Tea Rebrands in Celebration of its 100th Anniversary
Alvita has announced that it completed a major rebranding in celebration of its 100th year anniversary. The brand stated that it has never wavered on offering high quality herbal teas, with an emphasis on single herbs that have functional benefits. This rebranding re-energizes the brand’s commitment and targets a broader range of consumers that are substituting ...
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, Pioneer in Integrative Cardiology, Dies at 75
On June 22, Maryland-based Healthy Directions announced that Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in integrative medicine, died “following a brief illness.” According to Sinatra’s Wikipedia page, he was born on Oct. 15, 1946. His Wikipedia page also states “Sinatra graduated from New York’s Albany Medical College with an MD in 1972, and earned his certification ...
NPA, CRN Release Statements on Preventive Services Task Force Guidance on Dietary Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have issued statements in response to recent findings by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). NPA commented on what USPSTF found in relation between the use of beta carotene and vitamin E for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Ultimately, “The ...
Goodsam Foods & Partner Luker Chocolate Launch Building Networks Program
GoodSam Foods, a healthy snack food brand with a commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture, has announced different give-back initiatives including a new venture with partner Colombian chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate. The endeavor, “Building Networks,” is a program aimed at bringing together Colombian youth and providing them with educational resources while teaching them how to ...
OTA Offers Recommendations for New Organic Transition Initiative
Following a series of working groups and listening sessions with Organic Trade Association (OTA) members throughout the last year, on June 1, 2022, USDA announced its intention to invest $300 million into a new Organic Transition Initiative program as part of the USDA Food System Transformation Framework. According to USDA, the new Organic Transition Initiative (“the Initiative”) ...
Rhode Island Senate Passes Amended Legislation Restricting Dietary Supplement Accessibility
On June 7, the Rhode Island State Senate approved an amended version of S. 2613, which prohibits the sale of certain dietary supplements to youths under the age of 18. The original version would have prohibited dietary supplements from being directly accessible to customers and mandate that only retail clerks may have access to them; ...
Senate HELP Committee Leaders Looks to Advance FDASLA With Controversial Provisions
On June 13, the United States Senate ignored the dietary supplement industry by continuing to move forward with provisions left in the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancement Act (FDASLA), according to the Natural Products Association (NPA). The NPA requested from the Senate HELP committee in a series of letters that the committee strike the ...
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