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CRN Releases New Guidelines for Melatonin and Gummy Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the adoption of two new sets of voluntary guidance. One focuses on the formation, labeling and packaging of melatonin supplements. The other focuses on labeling of gummy supplements. The new guidelines were adopted by CRN’s Board of Directors on Mar. 28. According to the association, the updated melatonin ...
Associations Release Updated Guidance on Organic Dietary Supplements
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Quality Assurance International (QAI) by NSF International and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced updated guidance on organic dietary supplements. The updated report titled Guidance on Formulation and Marketing of Dietary Supplements Under the National Organic Program replaces the 2018 version. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program ...
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Registration of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Listings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance detailing its plans for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and listing of cosmetic products, two new regulatory requirements applicable to many cosmetic products and their manufacturers under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). There are no fees associated with product listing or ...
Nammex Files Citizen Petition With FDA Over Mushroom Product Labeling
North American Reishi Ltd (Nammex), a Canada-based organic mushroom extract ingredient supplier, filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The petition, according to the company, requests that FDA addresses the mislabeling of dietary supplements and functional foods as “mushroom” or containing “mushrooms” when they do not, or fail to disclose ...
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 ...
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