Regulatory
Dietary Supplement Industry Self-Regulation: How the The National Advertising Division Is Helping
Why your NAD challenges will build a stronger marketplace for dietary supplements.
Prop 65 and Dietary Supplements: Finally, a Small Win for Industry?
A Superior Court judge rules in favor of a group of dietary supplement companies in a Prop 65 case.
CRN Adopts Caffeine Guidelines
While the guidelines are not mandatory for CRN members, they are recommended.
GAO Reports FDA Increased AER Inspections, Enforcement
The GAO reports that FDA increased its number of AER inspections from 120 in 2008 to 410 during the period spanning January–September 2012.
Canada Approves Monk Fruit Sweetener for Tabletop
Monk fruit extract will now be added to Canada’s List of Permitted Sweeteners.
Read about a New Database to Keep Track of GRAS Self-Determinations
Thanks to the efforts of one industry firm, self-affirmed GRAS records are now compiled in one, collective database.
Regulatory Changes in Canada
Crucial transition periods related to Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulation.
Health Claims Check: The Case of POM Wonderful
The FTC’s recent opinion in the POM Wonderful pomegranate case reveals more about the agency’s view on health-benefit claims.
Energy Drinks Timeline: Regulatory and Media Scrutiny 2012-2013
Take a look at how energy drink controversy and regulatory scrutiny unfolded over the past year.
Should We Label Caffeine Content in Energy Drinks?
What are the current regulations for labeling caffeine content in energy drinks?
Health Canada Approves Ingredion Prebiotic Fiber
NutraFlora is a prebiotic fiber derived from cane sugar and other non-GMO ingredients.
Energy Drinks: Consumers Seek Healthy Ingredients
To survive scrutiny and ensure a healthy future, energy drinks must court the responsible consumer. This requires formulating wisely.
Minute Maid, Simply Beverages Get OU Kosher Certified
Products now bear the OU certification symbol on their packaging.
What’s in Australia’s New Dietary Guidelines?
Foods to eat less of, foods to eat more of, and why.
BI Nutraceuticals’ East Coast Facility Gets SQF Certified
Certification indicates that the company’s food safety and quality management systems comply with international and domestic food safety regulations.
Health Canada Grants Health Claims to Five Lallemand Probiotic Formulas
The claims are in the areas of digestive health, natural defenses, and stress.
Association Report Recommends China Adopt Notification System Instead of Registration
The association says the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce will use the paper to prepare for the 2013 Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade talks.
Life Extension Gets NSF GMP Registration
NSF’s GMP registration program enables manufacturers to become independently registered by NSF International to meet GMP requirements.
Kemin’s Animal Nutrition Plant Gets FSSC Certified
Kemin says that although GFSI-recognized certifications are considered a quality standard for the food industry, this recognition is unique for a feed ingredient manufacturer.
Kemin Disputes EFSA Health Claims Rejection for Weight Loss Ingredient Slendesta
In its February 12–published opinion, EFSA said that none of the studies Kemin submitted as evidence show an effect of Slendesta on reduced body weight.
An Update on China’s Health Product Registration Trends
Are changes in registration methods, health claims, and product approvals in China's future?
FTC Upholds Judge’s Decision that POM Wonderful Made Unsupported Health Claims, Says Two Randomized Controlled Trials Needed to Support Any Claims
In its final order, the Commission stated that disease-related claims should be supported by two RCTs.
Updated: Groups Submit Comments on Codex’s Proposed Draft Standard for Fish Oil
If successful, this standard will be the first Codex Alimentarius standard created for fish oils.
FDA GRAS Nod for AlphaSize A-GPC Ingredient for Mental Health, Sports
Chemi Nutra describes AlphaSize as a “safe, natural, and rapidly absorbed form of choline..."
Washington State is Newest GMO Labeling Battleground
Activists secured enough signatures to introduce I-522, "The People's Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act."
NPF Legal Advisory Chair Talks Misleading Ads with FTC
On behalf of the Truth in Advertising Campaign, Marc Ullman presented FTC with 26 non-compliant marketers of dietary supplements.
ERNA Offers Free EU Health Claims Guidance
Understanding the new EU health claims legislation just got easier.
FDA Extends Deadline for 2012 Food Facility Registration Renewal
Technical difficulties delayed public access to the renewal process, so FDA is offering a deadline extension.
X2 Performance Brand Gets NSF for Sport Nod
Certification indicates the company’s X2Performance supplement does not contain banned athletic substances.
Belgium Publishes First Guidelines on EU Health Claim Wording
Regulatory consultant EAS Strategic Advice (Brussels) said it expects other member states to follow suit with their own guidelines in 2013.