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FDA Approves 3 Food Colors From Natural Sources
On May 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it granted three new color additive petitions that will expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food. “Today we take a major step to Make America Healthy Again,” said U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ...
HHS, FDA Phasing Out Petroleum-based Synthetic Food Dyes, Industry Responds
On April 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. FDA is taking numerous actions including establishing a national standard and timeline ...
FDA Updates Ruling on “Healthy” Food Label Claims
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final ruling to update the “healthy” claims used by manufacturers for food labels. The updated claim is consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. According to FDA, claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier choices at a quick glance. ...
Jim Jones Resigns From the FDA, CRN Reacts
On Feb. 17, James “Jim” Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned from his position, which he has held since 2023. Jones resigned after 89 people were let go from their positions in the food division. “I, personally, and the organization were very excited about the agenda ...
AHPA President Michael McGuffin Dies at 73
On Feb. 17, 2025, longtime American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin died at age 73. According to a memorial posted on the AHPA website, for 25 years, McGuffin served as the association’s president, leaving behind an indelible mark on the natural products industry through his steadfast advocacy for reasonable regulations and proactive self-governance. ...
Greenvit Introduces Novel PureGreen Eco-friendly Processing Technology
As part of its official launch to the North American dietary supplement and functional beverage/food marketplace, Greenvit (Poland) has introduced its novel environmentally conscious Pure Green extraction technology. According to Greenvit CEO Rafal Pietruszynski, Pure Green is a next-generation extraction process that provides both customers and their consumers with five key benefits: Reduced Energy Consumption: ...
Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner
On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ...
Managing An FDA Inspection: Making The Most of Your Chance to Put Things on Track From The Get-go
A primer for dietary supplement manufacturers, own brand distributors and ingredient suppliers. While the truism “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” has been attributed to both Will Rogers and Oscar Wilde, it is rarely disputed that that an initial encounter sets the tone for all future interactions and that it ...
NPA Wins Legal Victory Against FDA on NMN
On Nov. 5, a federal court issued a significant ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Natural Products Association (NPA) against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the agency cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act against nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). The court granted NPA’s request and issued a ...
FoodPharma Awarded NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP Certification
FoodPharma (Santa Fe Springs, CA) announced it attained NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP (good manufacturing practice) certification for its functional food production facility. “This is another milestone for our company in our ongoing commitment to quality,” said Brent Eck, CEO. “Trust in product safety and efficacy is essential for success in our industry and the NSF/ANSI 455-2 ...
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