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NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Reveals Widespread Failure
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) continued its testing program of supplements sold on Amazon. This round of testing focused on the popular herb St. John’s wort. Results showed that every single product (except for NOW’s brand) failed potency testing. Several samples contained synthetic dyes, which are commonly used to make low-quality or adulterated products appear ...
AHPA President Michael McGuffin Dies at 73
On Feb. 17, 2025, longtime American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin died at age 73. According to a memorial posted on the AHPA website, for 25 years, McGuffin served as the association’s president, leaving behind an indelible mark on the natural products industry through his steadfast advocacy for reasonable regulations and proactive self-governance. ...
Natural Products Industry Stays Resilient During California Wildfires
The wildfires burning in the Greater Los Angeles area in California have killed at least 27 people with more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed, and more than 60 square miles burned, according to CBS News. Much of the destruction was caused by the Palisades fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton fire in Altadena. ...
NOW Testing Reveals Problems With Resveratrol Products
NOW Health Group’s (Bloomingdale, IL) latest round of testing investigated 30 resveratrol products purchased on Amazon. This was the 18th round of testing since 2017, all of which “raised serious concerns,” according to the company. Resveratrol is a popular antioxidant found naturally in grapes, red wine, peanuts and herbs. Japanese knotweed extract is the most ...
NOW Reveals Quality Issues From “No Name” Berberine Brands
On Dec. 19, NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) once again identified quality failing through its testing system. In the most recent round of testing, NOW said it examined more than 30 berberine products from “no name” brands sold on both Amazon and Walmart. Berberine is one of the highest trending dietary supplements on social media ...
NPA to Hold Educational Webinar Today on Identity and GMPs
Following a flurry of over 150 confusing and often contradictory warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to industry in the past [year/several months], the Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it will host an interactive webinar providing insight, guidance, and educational support for the dietary supplement industry regarding identity within Good Manufacturing ...
CV Sciences and Alkemist Labs Join to Support Cannabis Quality Assurance Program
CV Sciences, Inc. has announced an ongoing partnership with Alkemist Labs to collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on efforts to help cannabis testing labs demonstrate and improve measurement capabilities and comparability. The tools developed by this NIST cannabis program will support measurements establishing legal, commerce and safety claims through the ...
Amazon’s Hemp Bestseller Contains CBD Despite a No CBD Sale Policy
Amazon’s official policy prohibits the sale of hemp products containing CBD/cannabinoid, but search the term “CBD” in Amazon’s search engine and more than 10,000 products will match your request. Organic & Natural Health Association put Amazon’s bestseller, New Age Premium Hemp Oil to the test by hiring an independent, third-party lab, California-based Alkemist Labs, that has experience testing for the ...
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