EU continues CBD scrutiny, rejecting 6 more novel food applications
The European Commission has terminated a backlog of cannabidiol (CBD) novel food applications for lack of data and non-compliance.
Regulation & policy
Thinking outside the box: FDA human foods chief talks MAHA priorities for supplement modernization
With making America healthy again at the top of the public agenda, Kyle Diamantas discussed the FDA’s focus on dietary supplement modernization, the reform of ingredient safety pathways and stronger oversight of the global supply chain.
NAD flags Bayer One A Day men’s fertility positioning
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Bayer HealthCare LLC discontinue or modify a series of claims tied to its One A Day Men’s Pre-Conception Health Complete Multivitamin, concluding that product positioning and messaging conveyed...
Caffeine in review: FSANZ adds advisory, warning statements for sports foods
Formulated supplementary sports foods (FSSF) containing caffeine will need to add new advisory and warning statements, says the Foods Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Vietnam’s food safety overhaul moves forward after months of delay
After a disastrous attempt to implement new food safety regulations in January, Vietnam has taken next steps forward — but looks unlikely to make the original April deadline
A growing problem: Lead testing uncovers ‘deeply concerning issue’ in spirulina supply chain
Global demand for spirulina is booming, with the market for this superfood projected to reach $1.3 billion by 2032. But new testing revealed some cracks in quality and safety that suggest some top-selling products may expose consumers to elevated lead...
SANS 2026: State-level rules and class action trends raise new stakes for supplement brands
Dietary supplement companies may be focused on FDA activity in Washington, but at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS), Rend Al‑Mondhiry, partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, warned that some of the major risks are emerging much closer to home.
Regulatory review: Health foods export, magtein approval and more
China’s factory registration policy for overseas-made health foods, magtein approval in the UK and EFSA’s public consultation on berberine-containing plants are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Menopause claims back under the spotlight following ASA review
Women’s health brands Lunera, Minerva Wellness and Nova breached multiple advertising codes by making claims that their supplements could treat or significantly alleviate menopause symptoms, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Fighting fake imports? Health foods exported to China still need local authority recommendation
Overseas-made health foods entering China via the general trade route will still require official recommendation letters from their local authority when registering their manufacturing facility with the Chinese authorities - a move an industry expert...
Are calorie counts wrong or just outdated? David Protein lawsuit sparks debate
A lawsuit challenging the nutrition claims of David Protein bars is putting calorie counts under the microscope and highlighting a deeper debate over how those numbers are determined in the first place.
Is FDA opening the long‑shut DSHEA ‘innovation door’?
The upcoming public Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting exploring the scope of dietary supplement ingredients will revisit one of the most contested and, according to DSHEA’s architects, most misunderstood phrases in the U.S. dietary supplement law.
Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Alibaba Tmall breaks down biggest health foods categories in China
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Magtein approved as a novel food in the UK, two years after EU approval
Magtein, a branded form of magnesium L-threonate, has been approved as a novel food in the UK by Food Standards Agency (FSA) and has secured a five-year data protection period.
NutraCast: Amazon’s new supplement policy could trigger delistings
Dietary supplement brands selling on Amazon face a new compliance hurdle as the platform prepares to roll out an updated policy on March 31 that will increase scrutiny of product listings.
Rhode Island bill proposes age restrictions on weight-loss and muscle-building supplements
SB 2774 is part of a broader trend of state-level efforts to restrict youth access to certain dietary supplements, with similar proposals seen in over a dozen other states nationwide.
What the 2026 monacolin ban could mean for nutraceutical players
The European Union is set to ban monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR), a key ingredient in high cholesterol management, as early as Q3 2026, leaving the nutraceutical sector scrambling to fill the resulting ‘therapeutic gap’.
Zoe fails to overturn ASA ruling on gut supplement ad
Professor Tim Spector says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold its ruling that Zoe’s Daily30+ supplement advertisement was misleading is a profound failure of logic.
New pharmacovigilance survey on natural health products to roll out globally
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
State restrictions, emerging ingredients and GRAS: NPA outlines industry’s biggest policy challenges
From state-level sales restrictions to federal preemption efforts and mounting questions around emerging ingredients, the dietary supplement industry is facing one of its most complex policy moments.
‘No safe intake’ level for berberine: EFSA opens consultation
Experts have warned the future for berberine containing plants looks bleak after EFSA published a draft opinion questioning their safety, with a stakeholder consultation now open until May. 4.
Wild Nutrition ‘Food-Grown’ trademark challenged in ASA ruling
Wild Nutrition’s registered trademark process ‘Food-Grown’ is deemed misleading to consumers by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Could 2026 be the biggest year for dietary supplements since the introduction of GMPs?
With moves to close the self-GRAS “loophole”, plans to finally finalize the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) guidance and talk of modernizing dietary supplement regulations, 2026 could be the biggest year since GMPs were introduced, says industry lawyer Ivan...
The growing role of toxicology in dietary supplement safety
As regulatory enforcement and consumer awareness around dietary supplements continue to grow, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate safety. At NOW Foods, that commitment includes employing a dedicated toxicologist, a role that...
Are the rules governing probiotics still built for a pre-microbiome era?
Europe is taking a cautious approach as it reassesses how probiotics and the microbiome should be addressed within food and health regulation, attendees heard at the recent IPA World Congress + IPA 2026 event.
S’pore HSA urges collaboration to tackle ‘unique complexities’ of longevity sectors
The Health Science Authority (HSA), which regulates health supplements in Singapore, is urging stronger collaboration between industry and academia to tackle the unique complexities of the booming longevity supplement sector.
Dsm-firmenich vs Mara Renewables patent dispute concludes in Court of Appeal
Dsm-firmenich and Mara Renewables Corporation have been denied their appeals in relation to a recent UK High Court battle over three claims of patent infringement.
World Customs Organization formally recognizes dietary supplements as a standalone category
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
Regulatory review: Antidumping duties on China, India, new HMO approval and more
The US imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam, China’s approval of 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) in infant formula are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
“Its moment has arrived”: Marula fruit ripe for global functional food success
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
Six months until EU packaging crackdown: What manufacturers must do now
EU packaging rules push supplement brands to show plans to cut excess plastic use by August 2026 under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
UK unveils first PFAS strategy as scientists warn soil contamination is poorly understood
With major evidence gaps remaining around how PFAS behave in soils and what this means for food systems, the government has launched new plan to track ‘forever chemicals’
US imposes antidumping and countervailing duties on HECs from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam
A recent ruling could have dramatic implications on pricing, supply chains and the overall competitive landscape of Hard Empty Capsules.
Authorities play catch-up on caffeine energy pouch regulation
Highly caffeinated energy pouches currently exist in a regulatory grey area, with a patchwork of different rules beginning to emerge across European nations.
Study finds inadequate health claim compliance on food supplements
An analysis of nearly 200 food supplements in Irish stores found a high prevalence of health claims but low compliance with the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations (NHCR).
Progress Biotech’s algae oil receives EU organic certification after ‘uphill battle’
Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
China approves HMO 3’-SL for use in infant formula
The Chinese authorities have approved 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) – a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) – for use in infant formula for the first time.
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ claims, but ambiguity over ‘petroleum-based dyes’ leaves manufacturers cautious
New bill aims to end patchwork of state supplement regulations
A Republican congressman has introduced legislation seeking to reaffirm federal oversight of dietary supplements, blocking states from imposing their own additional regulatory requirements and creating what he characterized as a “confusing patchwork of...
A new generation of energy: Are pouches the next ‘big thing’ in active nutrition?
Mouth pouches have emerged as one of the fastest growing CPG categories, signaling a major trend in nootropics as consumers seek functional ways to boost performance—sans nicotine.
New FDA tool for navigating food contaminants gets its first test
The FDA’s new Total Diet Study Interface is already being used to challenge state-level contamination claims, offering a clearer view of nutrient and contaminant data in the US food supply
Hawaiian legislators seek to restrict access to weight loss and muscle supplements
Lawmakers in Hawaii have filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, the latest in a long list of state-level attempts to restrict access to specific dietary supplement categories.
Looming folic-acid fortification deadline stirs up UPF debate
Ingredient distributor ACI Group has called on UK food producers to actively educate consumers about folic acid fortification, warning that misinformation about “ultra-processed foods” is overshadowing the health benefits of the policy.
South Korea re-evaluating turmeric, green coffee bean due to adverse reports
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is re-evaluating the safety and functionality of turmeric extract and eight other functional ingredients.
Jay Bhattacharya announces the ‘second scientific revolution’ for public health
A scientific revolution is underway at the National Institutes of Health, emerging out of the ashes of the distrust instilled during the COVID-19 pandemic to reclaim science from the scientific aristocracy and make America healthy again.