NIE 2022
New Enforcement and New Rules for Made in USA Claims
On July 1, 2021, FTC (U.S. Food and Trade Commission) finalized its proposed “Made in USA” Rule, in an effort to “crack down” on false and unqualified claims by companies that their products are Made in the USA. The rule was published on July 14, 2021 in the Federal Register and became effective on Aug. ...
Long Live Us All
A new year means we are all older—but for those in their 40s and above, this means maintaining, if not improving, health to kick “age” to the curb. And this is how you can help lead the new age-evolution. The recent passing of television legend Betty White at age 99, a scant three weeks ahead ...
Natural Products Industry Update
Industry transforms to meet COVID-19 challenges. The panel: Cal Bewicke, CEO, Ethical Naturals Inc., Novato, CA, www.ethicalnaturals.com Jonathan W. Emord, President & Principal, Emord & Associates, Clifton, VA, https://emord.com Dan Fabricant, PhD, President & CEO, Natural Products Association, Washington, D.C., www.npanational.org Abhishek Gurnani, Partner (Chicago Office), Abhishek Gurnani, Amin Talati Wasserman LLP, https://amintalati.com Andrew Hebard, ...
Inadequate Sleep: A Public Epidemic
The pandemic has made achieving restful relaxation and sleep more difficult than ever. The natural ingredients industry provides solutions. It’s difficult for one to feel their best when they are unable to relax and attain quality sleep, and the number of people suffering from inadequate sleep makes it a public epidemic. According to the U.S. ...
Individuals Looking for Weight Loss May Need to Lift Weight First
When most Americans think of weight loss, they think immediately of two things: healthier eating and cardio exercise. New studies though, are pointing to the fact that lifting weights may have a greater impact on weight loss than cardio training. The New York Times recently published an article, “Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like ...
Top Foods with Probiotics
There is a plethora of different foods that can aid consumers with their digestive health—most of which contain probiotics. According to WebMD.com, the top foods with probiotics are: • Yogurt: studies suggest that probiotics can help ease lactose intolerance. They may also help with gas, diarrhea and other digestive issues. The best yogurt contains live ...
There’s a Perfect Bedtime for Better Heart Health, Study Shows
According to researchers of a new study published in European Heart Journal—Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), going to sleep between 10 and 11 p.m. is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes. While numerous analyses have investigated the link between sleep ...
Good Mood Hunting
With the pandemic still raging, many consumers are focusing on self-care and are looking to natural ingredients to help lift their spirits. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on several health issues including mental health. Lockdowns, being separated from friends and family, and isolating have affected us all. As we lacked the social interactions ...
The Industry’s Responsibility in an Era of Regulatory Uncertainty
The dietary supplement industry has experienced another challenging year—good in many ways but difficult in others. Even though sales increased at a healthy rate, our industry has not been immune to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflationary pressures. Amid that landscape, regulatory uncertainty has posed numerous challenges stemming largely from the lack of clear ...
Sandra Lee, CEO, NJ Labs
NJ Labs 1110 Somerset St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Phone: (732) 249-0148 Website: www.njlabs.com Twitter: @NJ_Labs Instagram: @nj.labs LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nj-labs/ NJ Labs provides expert analytical chemistry and microbiology testing for the generic pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, food, dairy and cannabis/CBD industries. Founded in 1936, NJ Labs is an establishment registered and inspected by FDA ...
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