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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Registration of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Listings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance detailing its plans for the registration of cosmetic product facilities and listing of cosmetic products, two new regulatory requirements applicable to many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 […]
BIO-CAT Microbials Invests $35 Million in State-of-the-Art Virginia Fermentation Facility
BIO-CAT Microbials, LLC, a Virginia-based microbial solutions company, has recently announced a $35 million investment to significantly expand its Troy, VA facility to include fermentation capabilities. The company will be breaking ground on an initial 53,800 square-foot expansion phase in March of 2022, with potential future expansion up to an additional 100,000 square feet. The expansion, anticipated to be completed in […]
NPA Launches Job Board for Member Companies
As millions of Americans across the country face unemployment and economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis, the Natural Products Association (NPA) launched a new job board offering employment opportunities in the natural products industry. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently declared that supplement retailers and manufacturers are essential businesses. “We want to do […]
Video: Nordic Naturals Documentary Links Manufacturing Process to Product Quality
Nordic Naturals recently released a 12-minute documentary short film, True North: The Omega-3 Journey From Boat to Bottle, that focuses on the company’s unique vertical integration manufacturing process. “Our goal is to deliver fish oils to everybody, to eliminate the deficiency of omega-3,” said Nordic Naturals Founder and CEO Joar Opheim. “…you need something that […]
Homeopathy Prevails
Homeopathic medicines are moving steadily into the mainstream: in recent years, best-selling products can be found in Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. “The U.S. market for homeopathic medicines continues to grow vigorously as consumers and doctors embrace more natural and safer medicine choices,” said Thierry Montfort, president and CEO of Heel Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), […]
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