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Registration Open for Science of Botanicals Conference
The joint meeting of the 16th Annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) and 5th Interim American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) will be held Monday, April 11-14, in Oxford, MS. The conference will include scientific presentations featuring speakers from the industry, trade associations, academia and government who will discuss relevant and current issues impacting ...
Naturex & Mazza Innovation Sign Processing Agreement
The Naturex Group (Avignon, France), a leader in specialty plant-based natural ingredients, and Mazza Innovation Ltd. (Delta, BC, Canada), a world-leading provider of premium-quality, solvent-free botanical extracts, have signed an exclusive agreement for use of Mazza’s patented pressurized low-polarity water (PLPW) technology to extract phytochemicals from cranberries. As part of the agreement, Mazza will use ...
TSI Group Invests in Transparent Botanical Production Platform
Hong Kong-based TSI Group Co., Ltd. (TSI) recently announced the creation of a new botanical products growing and manufacturing platform located in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China. The new venture is intended to elevate TSI’s manufacturing capabilities into a completely integrated “farm-to-product” growing and production platform that addresses today’s pressing market demands for authenticated botanical products ...
AHPA Advocacy Spurs Correction of FDA’s Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has corrected its Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide after the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) notified the agency of inaccurate information posted online. AHPA notified FDA in September 2015 that its guidance for industry titled “A Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide,” included one detail that contradicted current law and FDA regulations. ...
NPA Sends Letter to New FDA Commissioner
The Natural Products Association (NPA) sent a letter to Dr. Robert Califf regarding his recent confirmation to become the new commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the letter, NPA congratulated Califf on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate and outlined its priorities for the new commissioner. NPA also requested a meeting ...
FDA Appoints New Head
It was confirmed that Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC, is the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) commissioner of food and drugs. As the top official of the FDA, Califf is committed to strengthening programs and policies that enable the agency to carry out its mission to protect and promote the public health, the ...
Sabinsa Founder Honored With Global Innovation & Excellence Award
Sabinsa Corporation (East Windsor, NJ) founder Muhammed Majeed, PhD was honored with the NIB Global Innovation & Excellence Award at a ceremony organized by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) and the Press Club of India on February 20, 2016. The award was largely in recognition of the Intellectual Property portfolio attained by the Sami-Sabinsa Group, now ...
Aromatherapy Book Awarded ABC James A. Duke Award
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced that for the first time the James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award is being given to a book on aromatherapy. Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare, 3rd edition, was written by Jane Buckle, PhD, RN, and published by Churchill Livingstone. The ABC James A. Duke Excellence ...
FDA Issues Warning Letters to CBD Product Marketers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters issued to marketers of products containing cannabidiol (CBD). Marketers included: ABC Productions, Dose of Nature, Green Garden Gold, HealthyHempOil.com, Michigan Herbal Remedies, MorgueJuice.com, PainBomb and Sana Te Oils, according to New Cannabis Ventures. Two of the companies faced criticism for claims made about products manufactured by CV Sciences, ...
Takasago International Acquires Centre Ingredient Technology
Takasago International Corporation (Rockleigh, NJ) has announced the expansion of its natural material portfolio through the acquisition of Centre Ingredient Technology, Inc. (CIT, Rockingham, NC) on January 20. CIT produces natural flavor and fragrance ingredients using their unique biotechnology manufacturing processes. In addition, CIT also supplies specialty ingredients for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. ...
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