dietary supplements
Stan Watson, Co-founder of Renew Life and Vital Planet, Dies at 64
On March 4, Stan Watson, 64, co-founder of Renew Life and Vital Planet, died at his home in Palm Harbor, FL. Born on Aug. 20, 1961 in Mount Airy, NC, Watson grew up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where “the values of hard work and community were instilled in him early on.” ...
CRN Criticizes New York Times Article on Dietary Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to an article published on Feb. 9 in The New York Times titled “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” The association said the article presents a “grossly inaccurate narrative” that most dietary supplements are unnecessary for the general population and that consumers would be ...
Herbalist & Alchemist Certified by Underwriters Laboratory
On Feb. 3, Herbalist & Alchemist (Washington, NJ) announced it has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for its dietary supplement manufacturing practices. The UL National Brand Certification Program assesses the “extent to which an organization conforms to the applicable regulations and/or standards regarding the products being manufactured.” Following an inspection of its good manufacturing ...
Staying Active
Everyday consumers are turning to sports products for overall health and wellness. Although sports nutrition has largely been geared toward athletes and fitness enthusiasts, in recent years, it has seen a massive shift toward everyday consumers who are prioritizing overall health, fitness and well-being. This shift has driven demand for various products such as protein ...
AHPA Rebuts Washington Post Article Based on Retracted Study
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) issued a statement regarding a Feb. 2 article published in The Washington Post titled “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA said the author referenced an investigation targeting herbal supplements that was built on a retracted study and repeatedly asserts the dietary supplement industry is “not well regulated.” In response, ...
CRN Opposes New California Protein Powder Bill
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expressed strong opposition to California Senate Bill 1033, which would impose new state-specific testing, disclosure and labeling mandates on protein powder and other concentrated protein products sold in the state. CRN supports science-based safety and transparency standards for dietary supplements, but said SB 1033 represents a “misplaced policy approach” ...
Age Restriction Bills Introduced in Alaska and Hawaii
In January 2026, Alaska and Hawaii became the latest states to introduce age restriction bills on weight-loss and muscle-building dietary supplements. The bills would restrict the sale of these products to those under 18 years of age. Other states that have introduced and/or passed similar bills consist of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Texas, New ...
U.S. Representative Introduces Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation aimed at protecting consumer health while restoring common sense to dietary supplement regulation by reaffirming a single, science-based national standard overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Langworthy, dietary supplements including vitamins, protein powders, creatine ...
Rainbow Light and NeoCell Products Now Top Sellers on TikTok
Nutranext (Bohemia, NY) announced its Rainbow Light Women’s One and Men’s One Multivitamin Caplets, and NeoCell Collagen Bio-Peptides Protein Powder are now top-selling products on TikTok. According to the company, Women’s One and Men’s One Multivitamins stand out in the category with bio-balanced formulas designed to support whole-body health.* Each caplet delivers a superfood base ...
Dick Durbin Reintroduces Dietary Supplement Listing Act
On Jan. 15, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Durbin, the law would require companies to provide FDA with critical information about their products including product names, a list of ...
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