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FDA Updates Ruling on “Healthy” Food Label Claims
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final ruling to update the “healthy” claims used by manufacturers for food labels. The updated claim is consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. According to FDA, claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier choices at a quick glance. ...
Herbal & Botanical Finished Products: The State of the Market in 2024
Here’s how herbal & botanical finished products are evolving in 2024. The panel: Beth Lambert, CEO, Herbalist & Alchemist, Washington, NJ, www.herbalist-alchemist.com Erin Stokes, ND, Medical Director, WishGarden Herbs, Louisville, CO, www.wishgardenherbs.com Laura Chamberlain, Chief Customer Officer, Nature’s Way, Green Bay, WI, https://naturesway.com Liz Smith, RN, Founder, Natural Path Silver Wings, Nashville, TN, https://npswsilver.com Travis ...
HealthLOQ and GRMA Partner on Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program
HealthLOQ (Scottsdale, AZ) announced a partnership with the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) in launching the Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. Developed through a consortium of industry stakeholders—such as retailers, brands, manufacturers, testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organizations, accreditation bodies and trade organizations, this program promotes transparency, credibility and scientific integrity within the dietary supplement product category. ...
New Jersey Advances Dietary Supplement Age Restriction Bill
On Sep. 23, the New Jersey State Assembly Health Committee passed an age-restriction bill for muscle building supplements (A1848) to customers under 18 years of age. The bill will now be reviewed by the General Assembly. The bill is sponsored by Herb Conaway, Jr. (D, Legislative District 7) and Benjie E. Wimberly (D, Legislative District ...
SENPA to Hold Webinar for 30th Anniversary of DSHEA
SENPA announced an upcoming webinar titled “United for Change: The Impact of DSHEA and the Future of the Natural Products Industry.” The event will be held at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 20. It will feature a panel of industry leaders who will discuss the significant impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education ...
UNPA Joins Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance
United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) announced it joined the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA). GRMA serves a varied membership including manufacturers, retailers, public health organizations, certification bodies and trade associations. GRMA’s goal is to ensure consumers have access to safe, quality products, specifically in the dietary supplement, cosmetic and OTC drug markets. “UNPA played ...
CRN Challenges Preliminary Injunction on New York Age-Restriction Lawsuit
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed an appellate brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit challenging a New York federal court’s denial of CRN’s preliminary injunction against the age-restriction law on muscle building and weight loss supplements. The law was signed in October 2023 and went into effect in ...
Talking Metabolic Health With Cheryl Myers and Jay Levy
Vitamin Retailer reached out to Cheryl Myers, Chief of Scientific Affairs and Education for Green Bay, Wisconsin-based EuroPharma and to Jay Levy, Director of Sales for Mission Viejo, California-based Wakunaga of America, for their insights about the blood-glucose and metabolic support products and ingredients, and here’s what they had to say: VR: What are your ...
Citizen Petition Calls on FTC to Withdraw Civil Penalty Notices on Consumer Health Care Companies
On September 14, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) sent a citizen petition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), calling for an immediate withdrawal of the penalty claim notices sent to around 700 consumer health companies. The notices were sent in April 2023 and warned of civil penalties and potential litigation if marketers fail to ...
Children’s Health & Wellness Grows
Natural products addressing children’s health are booming as manufacturers focus on parents’ top concerns. Parents are responsible for all aspects of their children’s lives, from safety and security to education and learning the ropes of life. One of a parent’s most important responsibilities, however, is ensuring optimal nutrition and the overall good health of their ...
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