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Zhucheng Haotian Pharma Announces New Corporate Brand
Zhucheng Haotian Pharma Co., Ltd (ZCHT, China), maker of SoPure, has announced it will now be operating as HOWTIAN. The new brand name and corporate identity reflects the substantial growth and evolution of the business since its inception in 1999, the company stated. It began as a small manufacturer of inositol, a versatile health ingredient ...
Farlong Pharmaceutical Rebrands to Farlong Nutraceutical
California-based Farlong Pharmaceutical, a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, has changed its’ name to Farlong Nutraceutical. Established in 1998, Farlong is a science-based and vertically integrated functional ingredient and formula provider focused on discovering, developing, and providing safe, effective, and unique medicinal herbs, plant extracts, and formulas with its own GAP (good agricultural practice) ...
Senate Confirms Robert Califf as FDA Commission, Associations Respond
On Feb.15, the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a second time in a 50-46 vote. In response to the confirmation, the Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statements: “This agency ...
Lief Labs Announces Launch of Its Lief Raws Nutraceutical Ingredient Supplier Division
Lief Labs has announced the launch of its Lief Raws division, a quality-driven and science-focused performance ingredient supplier providing forward-thinking ingredients to the continuously adapting nutraceuticals market. The premium products available through Lief Raws include innovative, in-house developed ingredients, as well as specialty ingredients through Lief Raws’ collaborative partnerships with trusted brands, according to the ...
ICYMI: NPA’s Fabricant Appears on CBS “The Doctors”
Daniel Fabricant, PhD., president and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the former chief regulator of the dietary supplement industry appeared on the CBS show “The Doctors” on February 7, 2022. Fabricant discussed the unintended consequences of legislation in California that would place age restrictions on nutritional supplements. The legislation recently passed by ...
In Memoriam: James S. Turner, 81, Esq., Chairman & President, Citizens for Health
James S. Turner, Esq., Chairman and President of Citizens for Health (CFH), passed away suddenly at his Washington, D.C. home on January 25th; he was 81. One of Ralph Nader’s original “Nader’s Raiders,” Turner co-wrote the 1970 book, The Chemical Feast: Ralph Nader’s Study Group Report on the Food and Drug Administration. Time Magazine commented at the ...
ABF Ingredients Acquires Fytexia Group
ABF Ingredients (ABFI, U.K.) has acquired Fytexia Group, a life science company developing scientifically supported active nutrients for dietary supplements. This strategic acquisition will expand ABFI’s portfolio of products and capabilities to better serve the pharmaceutical, nutritional and food market sectors. Headquartered in France, with a presence in Europe and regional offices in the U.S. ...
California Assembly Votes to Restrict Access to Supplements, NPA Responds
On Jan. 27, the California Assembly passed legislation by a vote of 44-12 that would place age restrictions on nutritional supplements and impose costly burdens on small businesses. The bill will now go through the committee process in the California Senate. The Natural Products Association (NPA) warns that the bill will lead to unintended consequences that include ...
Vitamin Angels Advanced Goal to Reduce Barriers to Access Essential Nutrition for Pregnant Women Globally in 2021
Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve nutrition worldwide, focused their efforts in 2021 on reducing the barriers to accessing essential nutrition that underserved pregnant women and children face in the U.S. and around the world. As a result, Vitamin Angels program partners were able to extend their health and nutrition services further than ever ...
TopGum Triples Capacity With $30M Investment in New Plant
Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd. has begun construction of a new, $30 million (U.S.), 11,000m2 plant 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv, Israel. The facility, joining the company’s existing production plant, is expected to be fully operated in mid-2023 and triple the TopGum’s production capacity. Fully equipped with high-precision manufacturing technology adapted to TopGum’s ...
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