dietary supplement
FDA Holds Public Meeting Exploring Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients
On March 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a public meeting on the scope of dietary supplement ingredients. The event was held in-person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST at Wiley Auditorium, 5001 Campus Dr. in College Park, MD and virtually. FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) invited stakeholders to participate in ...
NPA Update: Why Showing Up to Capitol Hill on NPA Fly-In Day Matters
Every industry talks about advocacy. Far fewer industries show up in person to do it. That is what makes the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) annual Fly-In Day such a powerful and increasingly important tradition for companies across the dietary supplement and natural products sector. Each year, manufacturers, retailers, ingredient suppliers and service providers from across ...
CRN Opposes California Protein Powder Bill
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has expressed strong opposition to California Senate Bill 1033, legislation that would impose new state-specific testing, disclosure and labeling mandates on protein powder and other concentrated protein products sold in the state. While CRN said that it supports science-based safety standards and transparency in the dietary supplement marketplace, SB ...
BioVivo Science to Host Grand Opening Event of the Largest U.S.-based Botanical Extraction, Processing and Toll Services Facility
BioVivo Science has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art botanical extraction and toll processing facility in Jeffersonville, IN—the newest and largest of its kind in the United States, according to the company. This milestone marks a significant step toward strengthening global supply chains, driving local innovation, and supporting the booming U.S. dietary supplement, food, ...
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 ...
Checking on Supplements: NAD’s Recent Guidance on Substantiating Ingredient vs. Product Claims
Imagine a breakthrough dietary supplement that solves all your problems—you’ll lose weight, feel calm and relaxed, reduce bloating, sleep better, wake up happier and have more energy. Sound too good to be true? Maybe. But what if studies show that the ingredients in the supplement each support those claims—would that be false advertising? On Aug. ...
Herbs and Botanicals: The State of the Market in 2024
Here’s how the herbs and botanicals market is evolving this year. The panel: Cosimo Palumbo, Chief Operating Officer, Indena USA, Seattle, WA, https://indena.com Julianne Gardner, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Stratum Nutrition, Carthage, MO, https://stratumnutrition.com Liki von Oppen-Bezalel, PhD, Business Development Director, TriNutra, Harrison, NY, https://trinutra.com Randy Kreienbrink, Director of Food/Beverage/Specialty, Artemis International, Fort Wayne, IN, ...
USP Acknowledges Sami-Sabinsa for Reference Standards Contributions
Sabinsa (East Windsor, NJ) was recognized by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for providing candidate documentary and reference standards that assisted USP in reaching important milestones in 2023. USP’s Certificate of Appreciation also acknowledged Sabinsa’s outstanding contributions toward global public health though the advancement of USP standards. The Sami-Sabinsa Group, which has been working with USP ...
Sign This Contract Manufacturer
Streamlining the manufacturing process for dietary supplements. For business owners and entrepreneurs, manufacturing can sometimes turn into a daunting task that requires a lot of time, energy and resources. That’s when contract manufacturers join the battle. Regardless of business size, hiring a contract manufacturer allows for a cost-effective and streamlined approach to large-scale dietary supplement ...
Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Dietary Supplement Marketing
Supplement brands know they can’t utilize anecdotal health benefits without substantiating their claims. However, reliance on anecdotal data about how consumers view supplements is still prevalent. Often, we hear colleagues in the dietary supplement industry share their personal experiences as though they’re universal. We’ve also seen senior leadership make decisions made based on subjective experience, ...
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