Articles by Shari Barbanel
CRN Adopts New Guidelines for Melatonin Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines: one focused on the formulation, labeling and packaging of melatonin-containing dietary supplements marketed for sleep support, and another dedicated to the labeling of gummy dietary supplements. The updated melatonin guidelines provide recommendations addressing intentional overages during manufacturing, child-deterrent ...
BGG Creates New Global Base in Switzerland
Natural ingredient supplier BGG (Beijing, China) has announced the establishment of a new global headquarters in Switzerland as part of a major restructuring plan. Operating as BGG World, the headquarters in Basel will be managed by newly appointed CEO Jürgen Nelis, supported by Thomas Adler, who joins as global commercial director to spearhead the company’s ...
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on NDIN Master Files for Dietary Supplements
On April 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry titled “New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements.” The draft guidance is the FDA’s response to the dietary supplement industry’s requests for specific guidance on recommendations about master files for new dietary ingredient notifications ...
WIN to Host Networking Reception, Education Session at SupplySide East
Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) will be active at SupplySide East (SSE), hosting a networking event as well as partnering on a session that is essential for anyone formulating products for women. The educational session Substantiating Products for Women – Building Trust Through Science is being held on Tuesday, April 16 at 11:15 a.m-12:15 p.m. in ...
Sami-Sabinsa Group Announces New Leadership Positions
Sabinsa, the multi-national health science company founded by the late Dr. Muhammed Majeed 36 years ago, has named Dr. Anju Majeed as Sami-Sabinsa Group executive chairperson, assuming the role her father held until his death on March 13. The company also announced Shaheen Majeed as global managing director & CEO. Anju Majeed, PhD, received Bachelor’s and ...
NutriLeads Launches New Website
NutriLeads BV (The Netherlands) has launched a new corporate and product website showcasing BeniCaros, the company’s prebiotic and immune-training fiber ingredient. The website reflects BeniCaros’ positioning as the ingredient to fuel product innovation for functional food, beverage and dietary supplement manufacturers. “BeniCaros sets a new standard for prebiotics by meeting the perfect mix of manufacturer ...
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder of Sabinsa, Dies at 75
On Mar. 13, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, 75, founder and chairman of Sabinsa Corporation (East Windsor, NJ), died following complications from surgery. “It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a true visionary and our beloved Founder & Chairman, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, of the Sami-Sabinsa Group,” said Sabinsa CEO ...
CRN and Radicle Science Create Trailblazing Woman Award
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and Radicle Science (San Diego, CA) partnered to establish the Trailblazing Woman Award, the nutrition industry’s first award to honor achievements of women in the wellness space. “We’re very excited to announce this award during Women’s History Month. These are the very women who are shaping both the history ...
Ahiflower Announced as an Official Nominee for 2024 Earthshot Prize
Natures Crops International’s (NCI, Salem, NC) plant derived source of omega-3s—Ahiflower—has been selected as an official nominee for the 2024 Earthshot Prize. This nomination not only validates NCI’s commitment to environmental stewardship with Ahiflower, but also speaks to the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture in mitigating climate change, according to the company. The Earthshot Prize ...
FDA Releases New Dietary Ingredient Final Guidance, Associations Respond
On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a final guidance for industry titled “Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes: Guidance for Industry.” According to the FDA, the guidance is intended to help manufacturers and distributors of new dietary ingredients (NDIs) and dietary supplements prepare and ...
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