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Seppic acquires EPI France, strengthening its position in the nutricosmetic market
May 4th 2021The acquisition will strengthen Seppic’s expertise and know-how with the addition of EPI’s internal production tools, giving the firm control over the entire process of research, development, and industrialization, from the extraction of raw materials to the active ingredients.
CRN calls on Congress to clarify FDA’s authority over dietary supplements in the FD&C Act
April 30th 2021The Council for Responsible Nutrition is calling on Congress to address an unintended “loophole” in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) that casts doubt on the legal authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate products that do not mee the strict definition of “dietary supplement” in the statute.
CRN launches virtual, two-day conference for marketing, communications professionals
April 23rd 2021CRN is launching a conference for marketing and communications folks in wellness industries—WellComms. The virtual, two-day conference held June 16 – 17, 2021, will host six sessions featuring top subject matter experts and provide opportunities to deepen interpersonal connections with industry decision-makers.
Fast-moving bill in California sets “dangerous precedent” for consumer access to dietary supplements
April 20th 2021Last week, California’s Assembly Health Committee voted to ban sales of weight-loss dietary supplements to minors. The bill is headed for another round of votes and could ultimately be signed into law.
Bio-Cat Microbials announced GRAS status of its Opti-Biome probiotic strain
April 20th 2021Bio-Cat Microbials LLC has received a “Letter of No Objection” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the company’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notice for its Opti-Biome Bacillus subtilis MB40 probiotic.
Cara Welch, acting director of FDA’s ODSP, to open AHPA’s Botanical Congress in May
April 19th 2021The American Herbal Products Association announced Cara Welch, PhD, acting director, office of dietary supplement programs (ODSP) at FDA, will address attendees at the virtual AHPA Botanical Congress, held Monday, May 24, during the opening session.
Verdure Sciences’ turmeric ingredient, Longvida receives ANVISA approval
April 19th 2021Verdure Sciences launched Longvida, a turmeric extract standardized to curcumin and total curcuminoids (solid lipid curcumin particle - SLCP), in Brazil after receiving ANVISA approval through distribution partner Kilyos Nutrition