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CRN Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Review New York Supplement Law
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced it filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking review of a Second Circuit decision that upheld a New York law restricting the sale of dietary supplements to minors based solely on how those products are labeled or marketed. The case centers ...
FDA Takes Steps to Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products
On July 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took “bold steps” to protect American consumers from dangerous illegal opioids. The agency recommended a scheduling action to control certain 7-hydroxymitragyine (7-OH) products under the Controlled Substances Act. According to FDA, 7-OH is increasingly recognized for numerous health and safety issues because of its ability ...
FDA Issues Warning Letters on Products Containing 7-OH
On July 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it sent seven warning letters to companies for “illegally marketing” products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). According to FDA, there is growing concern around “novel potent opioid products” that are being marketed and sold online and in smoke shops, gas stations and corner stores. 7-OH is ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Unveils “Hometown Stores” Concept
The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) is strengthening its brand partnerships while redefining the in-store shopping experience in select markets with the launch of its new “Hometown Stores” concept. These innovative retail collaborations pair a local Vitamin Shoppe with a top partner brand that has its company headquarters and deep roots in the same metro area, ...
Dr. Bronner’s Drops B Corp Certification
On Feb. 11, Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) dropped its B Corp Certification and will not renew with B Lab, the organization that manages the certification. The announcement comes after a multi-year campaign from Dr. Bronner’s calling on B Lab to “meaningfully improve” the B Corp standards. Dr. Bronner’s first became a certified B Corp in ...
Garden of Life Named Official Certified Cleanup Partner for 4ocean
On Jan. 14, 4ocean (Boca Raton, FL), an ocean cleanup company that sells products made from recycled materials, announced supplement manufacturer Garden of Life (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) will join the clean ocean movement as a Certified Cleanup Partner. This partnership will help clean more than 500,000 pounds of plastic and trash from oceans, rivers ...
Natural Grocers Unveils Must-Know Trends for 2025
On Dec. 2, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) unveiled its Top Trends for 2025. “At Natural Grocers, we’re always eager to see how evolving trends inspire healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. Each year we sift through evolving shopping habits and cutting-edge research to pinpoint the trends that will shape the way we live, eat, and ...
CV Sciences Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Extract Labs
On Nov. 21, California-based CV Sciences, manufacturer of the +PlusCBD and +PlusHLTH lines, announced it entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Extract Labs (Colorado), a manufacturer of premium cannabinoid products such as gummies, topicals and tinctures. According to CV Sciences, Extract Labs has operational flexibility and can run large minimum order quantity (MOQ) ...
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. ...
Lawsuit Says Poppi Soda Misled Consumers About Health Benefits
A lawsuit filed in California against Poppi (Austin, TX) claims the prebiotic sodas do not improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California by Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco, CA. The complaint alleges Poppi sodas contain less prebiotic fiber than advertised. Cobbs is ...
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