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CRN presses FDA again on NAC ingredient’s legal status in newly filed comments
January 26th 2022In comments submitted to FDA on January 25, CRN says the agency continues to fail to address the key question the association asked in a citizen petition last year—whether NAC can be banned as a supplement ingredient under the FD&C Act’s drug preclusion clause—and is now demanding the agency respond within 30 days.
AOAC International and GRMA announce partnership to advance product safety goals
January 25th 2022AOAC International and the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a strategic partnership for the advancement of their shared goals of consumer product safety standards.
BGG World appoints Shaheen Majeed as CEO of its three key subsidiaries
January 17th 2022Majeed assumed the role of CEO of BGG’s HB Natural Ingredients USA subsidiary on January 1, 2022, and will assume the position of CEO of BGG Americas and Algae Health Sciences upon the retirement of Bob Capelli on March 1, 2022.
Blue California launches clean-label whitening agents
January 12th 2022Blue California launches clean-label, food-grade whitening agents, as a replacement for the white colorant titanium dioxide for use in products such as chewing gum, candies, pastries, chocolates, coffee creamers, and cake decorations.
CV Sciences launches PlusCBD Pain Relief Topicals
January 11th 2022CV Sciences has launched a new product line called PlusCBD Pain Relief Topicals, which includes four products formulated with hemp-derived CBD, and active drug ingredients such as menthol and camphor to pinpoint sources of pain and discomfort.
FDA will allow qualified health claims for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure
January 10th 2022FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion, that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims that pertain to magnesium consumption and the reduced risk of high blood pressure.
Pharmactive’s Environmental Management System gets ISO certification
January 10th 2022The company has certified its Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001:2015. The program emphasizes fair trade, the boosting of local women’s workforces, reduction of energy consumption and waste, and promotion of crops that support biodiversity.