Weight-loss Supplements
A New World for Weight Management
Consumer use of appetite suppressant drugs are just one of the realities natural ingredient suppliers consider in this category. As obesity continues to rise worldwide, weight-loss products are becoming increasingly popular. In the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 42 percent of adults are obese. Furthermore, about 65 percent ...
NPA Weighs Options Following Court Decision on New York Supplements Ban
The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York dismissed the Natural Product Association’s (NPA) lawsuit seeking a primary injunction against the New York supplements ban. The law, which went into effect in April 2024, was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in October 2023, and prevents the sale of weight loss and muscle ...
CA Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Age-restrictive Legislation for Weight-loss Supplements
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed AB 1341, which would have restricted the sale of weight loss supplements to individuals under the age of 18. The legislation, which was introduced by Assembly member Cristina Garcia and staff last year, would have prohibited retailers from selling the dietary supplements to those without a valid prescription or ...
Like Fashion, Weight-Management Products are Best When They’re Classy
Nutrition Industry Executive interviewed Chase Hagerman, brand director at Chemi Nutra, for his thoughts on the weight management category for ingredient suppliers. Here, he discusses the fleeting trends seen with these products. NIE: What is the state of the market for weight loss supplements? Hagerman: Everyone wants a piece of the lucrative weight management category, ...
Ensuring Safety and Trust For Weight-loss Supplements
To help ensure efficacy and safety of weight-loss ingredients, in general the suppliers may follow the rule of traceable and socially and environmentally responsible products, said Vladimir Badmaev, MD, PhD, CEO, American Medical Holdings, in New York. “The objective of a traceable nutritional product is to deliver to the end user a product that consistently ...
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