dietary supplements
Cepham Calls on Industry to Rethink Men’s Health and Wellness
Raw material and ingredient supplier Cepham (Somerset, NJ) is leading a call for the natural products industry to rethink how men are supported through every stage of life, going beyond testosterone and prostate health. “Men’s health today must go beyond the outdated methods their fathers likely experienced. We’ve moved past the mindset of ‘just endure’ ...
Herbalife’s Aloin Identification Method Certified by AOAC International
California-based Herbalife announced the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC International) formally certified its proprietary method for identifying and measuring anthraquinones (aloins) in aloe vera. Regulatory groups require producers of aloe vera products to monitor for naturally occurring compounds such as aloin A, aloin B and aloe-emodin to meet safety guidelines. Herbalife’s method is now ...
CHPA Survey Shows Strong Support for Dietary Supplement Reform
On June 3, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the results of a new survey* which shows widespread consumer use and value in dietary supplements, and strong support for modernizing federal regulations. According to the survey, 92 percent of consumers agree supplements had a positive impact on their overall health, wellness and quality of ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Unveils 2025 Health & Wellness Trend Report
On June 9, The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) unveiled its Health & Wellness Report 2025, an in-depth, data-driven look at the evolving priorities, preferences and behaviors shaping the wellness industry. Now in its fourth year, the report combines proprietary sales and search insights from more than 600 retail locations, The Vitamin Shoppe website, industry-wide data ...
Trade Associations Respond to Section 232 Investigation
In April, the U.S. Department of Commerce began an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine the effects on the national security of imports of pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients and derivative products. After the investigation is complete, President Donald Trump will decide what action to take which could include tariffs. ...
Natural Products Industry Responds to Trump Tariffs
On April 2, President Donald Trump declared that “foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency.” His executive order imposes responsive tariffs to “strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers.” Under the order, Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on all countries effective April 5. There will ...
White House Announces Tariff Exemptions for Key Dietary Supplement Ingredients
The Trump administration has announced that certain dietary supplement and dietary ingredients have been excluded from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) announcement on April 2. In the executive order, President Trump provided a list of goods and materials (Annex II) that are classified in the 8-digit subheadings of the HTS that are exempt. Some of ...
CRN Responds to “Misinterpreted” Study on Muscle-Building Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to a study in PLOS Mental Health that reported muscle-building supplement use is associated with muscle dysmorphia among Canadian adolescents and young adults. According to CRN, correlation is not causation, but it is being ignored in the rush to blame supplements for body image ...
Trade Associations Congratulate RFK Jr. on HHS Secretary Confirmation
On Feb. 13, politician and environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) was confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) congratulated Kennedy on his confirmation and expressed ...
ISSN Says Creatine Is Safe and Beneficial, Criticizes Age Restriction Bills
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has grown increasingly concerned about various state governments attempting to restrict the sale of dietary supplements, including creatine, to children and adolescents. According to ISSN, creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the human body that plays a critical role in cellular metabolism. The ...
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