U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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: ...
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 ...
New BAPP Paper Reveals Challenges in Determining Adulteration Rates for Popular Botanical Ingredients
While reports confirming the adulteration of specific botanicals are published on a regular basis, reliable data regarding the extent of the adulteration in botanical dietary supplements and herbal medicines are lacking. The nonprofit ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) therefore initiated a systematic review of publicly available information on the authenticity of five popular botanicals, and preparations ...
CRN CONVERGENCE ‘24 to Feature AI Expert and Industry Panel
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) innovator and founder & chief AI officer of the AI Leadership Institute, Noelle Russell as a keynote speaker at its CONVERGENCE ‘24 event taking place Oct. 9-11 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Grand America Hotel. Details are available at www.crnusa.org/2024events. “The Future of ...
NPA Files Lawsuit Against FDA’s “Unlawful Application” of Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
The Natural Products Association (NPA) filed a lawsuit on Aug. 28 against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), requesting the agency cease its “unlawful retroactive application” of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act against nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). “We are extremely grateful for the leadership shown by our organization’s members in deciding to take this ...
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