Articles by Shari Barbanel
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 ...
Nuherbs Celebrate 45th Anniversary With Schisandra FairWild Certification
Nuherbs (San Leandro, CA) is marking its 45th year as a leading importer of Chinese herbal formulas and premium Chinese herbs with the notable achievement of FairWild certification for Schisandra. Led by Wilson Lau, the third generation of his family in the Chinese herb import trade, Nuherbs has been working toward this achievement for several ...
PLT Releases New Consumer Research on the Effects of ‘Mood’ in the Sports and Active Nutrition Category
PLT Health Solutions, Inc. (Morristown, NJ) has announced the release of new consumer research on how cognitive states – or mood – affect their sports and active lives. The report – Feeling Active – reviews a study of 546 people in five countries on a broad range of topics ranging from thoughts on mental energy, stress, sleep ...
Colorcon Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia
Colorcon (Harleysville, PA and Johor, Malaysia) has announced the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art film coating manufacturing facility in Johor, Malysia. The 200,000-square-foot facility will immediately employ 30 people and will serve as the production hub for film coatings in the Asia Pacific region. Designed with cutting-edge technology and energy-efficient systems, the new plant ...
Global Nutraceuticals Campaign to Raise Funds for Rescue Shelter for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Cypress Minerals (Madera, CA) and Cepham Inc. (Somerset, NJ) have joined forces to launch an urgent humanitarian campaign titled “Because Hope Needs a Home,” with the goal of raising $140,000 by August 15, 2025, to secure a permanent home for Wings of Hope Rescue Home—a shelter for girls aged 11-17 and their children, all survivors ...
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Firms Marketing Products Containing 7-Hydroxymitragynine
On July 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced seven recent warning letters sent to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH. This action reflects the Agency’s growing concern around novel potent opioid products being marketed to U.S. consumers and sold online and in smoke shops, gas stations and ...
Herbalife’s Aloin Identification Method for Aloe Vera Officially Recognized by AOAC INTERNATIONAL
Herbalife Ltd. (Los Angeles, CA) has announced the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC INTERNATIONAL)—a global authority in analytical science—has formally certified its proprietary method for identifying and measuring anthraquinones, also known as aloins, in aloe vera. Aloe regulatory groups require producers of ingestible aloe vera products to monitor naturally occurring compounds such as aloin A, ...
Softgel Co. Launches New Website & Brand Refresh Under Bioriginal
Colorado-based Softgel Co. has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, reflecting a new chapter in the company’s evolution as part of the Bioriginal Group of Companies. The new website is built with brand owners and product developers in mind, making it easier than ever to explore Softgel Co.’s full-service contract manufacturing capabilities, the ...
NAD Finds Certain Claims for OLLY’s Lovin’ Libido Supplement Supported, But Not All
In a challenge brought by competitor Bayer Healthcare LLC (Whippany, NJ), BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that Olly PBC (San Francisco, CA) provided a reasonable basis for claims made for its Lovin’ Libido dietary supplement related to desire, drive, arousal, satisfaction and lubrication. However, NAD recommended that Olly discontinue its Lovin’ Libido ...
Euromed Reaccredited With EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability
Euromed (Spain) has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1 percent of more than 100,000 companies assessed globally by EcoVadis across key ESG criteria related to environment, ethics, labor and human rights, as well as sustainability. The EcoVadis medal recognizes companies with comprehensive sustainability management systems and a strong track ...
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