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Australia’s implementation of ‘pharmacist-only’ scheme for vitamin B6, the US expanding tariff exemption list to include botanicals like turmeric, and the International Probiotics Association’s efforts in addressing expected changes to the USFDA GRAS...
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has determined a Highest Observed Intake (HOI) level for vitamin K2-MK7 of 375 mcg/day following a review of over 40 clinical trials.
Vitamin B6 supplements with a recommended daily dose of over 50mg but 200mg or less will be sold as ‘pharmacist-only’ products in Australia from June 2027.
Apex Compliance’s Asa Waldstein shares valuable insights for those seeking to avoid an FDA warning letter, a competitor case with the NAD or a referral to the FTC due to ad claims non-compliance.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has rescinded the reduction in force notices for staff involved with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) following public pressure to recognize the importance of the survey for...
マレーシア企業Holista Colltechが自社オメガ3製品の偽造問題を受け規制当局への強い働きかけを要請、オーストラリア規制当局が輸入メラトニンサプリメントの成分不一致を指摘、米国FDAがNMNのサプリメントとしての合法性を宣言―規制関連ニュースの最新動向をまとめました。
Halal food trade faces challenges in regional, much less global, standardisation – experts outline three key steps to move toward a unified system
A lawmaker in Michigan has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors. The Council for Responsible Nutrition said the bill is “premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has suggested a safe limit of 1 µg/kg body weight for the combined intake of delta-8 and delta-9 THC from food.
The Trump Administration has revised and expanded the tariff exemption list to include botanicals such as green and black tea, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
本期监管动态为您带来最新进展，包括马来西亚公司 Holista Colltech 因旗下 Omega-3 产品遭遇假冒问题呼吁行业加强与监管机构沟通、澳大利亚监管机构警示进口褪黑素补充剂含量不符问题、美国 FDA 宣布 NMN 可作为膳食补充剂合法使用。
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was signed into law in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, creating the modern dietary supplements industry as we know it. When DSHEA passed, the industry had 4K products and was worth $4 billion....
Food and drink manufacturers now have a new lipid to add to their formulation toolbox – one that boasts health and sustainability credentials
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has mobilized its regulatory affairs committee to address expected changes to the GRAS affirmation pathway. “We’ve been very active, proactive,” says George Paraskevakos.
The Trump Administration returned to the White House one year ago. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being named health secretary, to tariffs, to Make America Healthy Again, it’s been an eventful year for a variety of sectors—including dietary supplements.
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA is calling for FDA regulatory reform to broaden access to medical foods, with the aim of using nutrition therapies to help manage chronic disease and other conditions.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a negative opinion on the use of synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) in food supplements, leading to questions over the future of the market.
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Reus Research LLC modify or discontinue several advertising claims related to its Cata-Kor NAD+ Core and Advanced dietary supplements.
The ongoing government shutdown is impacting GMP inspections and delaying proposals to amend the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulation. “We’re gonna just sit on our hands for a little while longer,” says Dr. Daniel Fabricant, president and CEO...
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its ongoing safety alert regarding dietary supplements adulterated with yellow oleander, expanding its watchlist following analytical testing.
Despite nutrition playing a critical role in preventing chronic diseases, the subject is not sufficiently incorporated into medical education. However, a movement is underway to change that.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has plans to update guidance around permitted indications for listed medicines, amongst others, as part of upcoming plans for year 2025/2026.
Brands formulating mind health supplements face a legal minefield in the EU, as strict health-claim rules and fragmented national laws severely limit what they can say about key ingredients.
During the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Convergence ‘25 Conference, a panel dissected the FDA’s Sept. 29 response to citizen petitions regarding dietary supplement regulations. While nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) received some regulatory...
Malaysia firm Holista Colltech urging stronger voice with regulatory authorities amid counterfeits of its omega-3 products, Australia’s regulator flagging content discrepancies in imported melatonin supplements and U.S. FDA declaring NMN lawful in...
Malaysia-based Holista Colltech is urging industry stakeholders to have a stronger voice with regulatory authorities amid a counterfeit case involving its omega-3 supplements.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has implications for dietary supplement stakeholders. In this Q&A, Nikki Bhargava, a partner in the Emerging Technologies group at global law firm Reed Smith breaks down what you need to know.
Find out more about India’s quick-commerce boom, ‘proteinification’ in food and drinks, and what’s driving the popularity of magnesium supplements in Australia.
Lawmakers are beginning to voice opposition to any potential delay of the groundbreaking legislation
Several melatonin supplements imported into Australia were found to contain amounts that were either significantly higher or lower than the amount labeled, says the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.
After going back and forth with CA lawmakers over whether supplements are included in the legislation, CRN reports that it has secured clarifying language with the enactment of SB 862.
Vitafoods Asia 2025
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has officially opened its China office located in Shanghai, and Executive Director George Paraskevakos recently spoke with NutraIngredients on the association’s plans in the country.
Fitness figure Joe Wicks’ exaggerated health claim protein bar, launched to promote an upcoming documentary targeting Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) and the UK Government, has sparked criticism and possible legal rebuttal.
Nutritional maternal health in the U.S. has high rates of nutrient deficiencies, leading to risks like anemia, preeclampsia, low birth weight and significantly higher maternal mortality rates.
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
An entrepreneur has relaunched his ’perform and recover’ protein bars after reaching the ‘tragic’ end of a three-and-a-half-year legal battle with the HMRC, stating “only consumers can decide our fate.”
The European Commission has updated the EU Novel Food Catalogue to confirm that crow-dipper rhizome and its alcoholic extract of Pinellia ternata are not considered novel when used in food supplements.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has responded to a Citizen Petition from the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH) on the status of NMN, declaring the vitamin B3 form to be lawful for use in dietary...
South Korean authorities are adding more precaution statements to health functional foods containing Garcinia cambogia, following recent complaints of acute hepatitis.