Articles by Shari Barbanel
New Hampshire Becomes Latest State to Propose CBD Regs to Fill FDA Vacuum
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to defy mounting requests from the U.S. Congress and the natural products industry to provide science-based and public health regulations for CBD, more states are rushing in to fill the vacuum. New Hampshire recently became the latest state to propose new state regulations for consumable hemp and CBD products. Kyle Turk, director for government affairs, ...
Gadot Biochemical Positions Mineral Line for Vegan Market
In response to a quickly growing global market of plant-based alternatives to popular foods, such as meats and cheeses, Gadot Biochemical Industries (Israel) has announced the repositioning of several minerals expressly for the meat- and cheese-alternative market, according to Ohad Cohen, Gadot Biochemicals chief executive officer. Conventional cheese and meat alternatives are typically produced by ...
Nutrify India to Launch Nutrify Today Global Broadcast Channel
Mumbai-based Nutrify India has announced it will launch its international broadcast channel, Nutrify Today, on Feb. 5. This platform will feature broadcast content relevant to the nutraceutical industry. It will also provide an opportunity for a wide range of industry experts to showcase their scientific and development, innovation, and marketing prowess. The channel will offer ...
NSF International Launches 455 GMP Certification
Global public health organization NSF International (NSF) was recently accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to certify manufacturers to the NSF/ANSI 455 GMP (good manufacturing practice) standards. This accreditation allows NSF to expand its dietary supplement GMP certification program to include manufacturers of cosmetics/personal care and over-the-counter (OTC) products. NSF is the first independent certifier to begin ...
Pines Celebrates 45 Years and 90 Years as Cerophyl
During the Great Depression, scientist Dr. Charles F. Schnabel fed his children the dried powder of whole leaf young cereal grass. He documented their resulting excellent health. Schnabel planted wheat grass on their farm in the fall of 1931. After a winter of slow growth in often-freezing temperatures, the plant went from a couple of ...
CRN: New FDA Announcement on CBD Signals Continued Agency Inaction
In response to a notice issued on Jan. 8, 2021, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), titled, “Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products,” the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued the following statement: “Today’s notice, late in the day, late in a week that ...
Sabinsa Founder Honored by ASSOCHAM for Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, founder and chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group (East Windsor, NJ) was honored with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his exemplary services in the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). The award was presented as part of Ayush Mela, one of India’s largest ...
Noted Physician Touts Nutrition’s Critical Role in Supporting Immune Health for Congressional Staff
Tieraona Low Dog, MD, recently educated congressional staffers on the responsible role of dietary supplements in supporting immune health, as well as their many other health and wellness benefits, particularly in the era of COVID-19. Low Dog was featured at the final Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC) briefing of 2020, held last week. An expert ...
Sensus Plans to Expand Production Capacity
To keep up with the rising demand of chicory inulin market led by growing consumer preference toward healthier food ingredients, Sensus (The Netherlands) has committed significant capital for expansion of its production capacity starting in 2021. The planned investments will be matched by Sensus contracting increased acreage for chicory roots with its farmer base. Consumer ...
GELITA Acquires Majority Stake in Turkish Gelatin Manufacturer
GELITA AG (Germany) has acquired 65 percent of the shares in the Turkish gelatin producer SelJel. With this joint venture, GELITA AG is further strengthening its position as the industry’s global leader, the company stated. The remaining 35 percent of the shares remain with the founding family Tezman. With approximately 6,500 metric tons of edible, ...
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