Regulation & policy
Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
cbdMD continues to build science despite lack of federal clarity
A new study supports the safety and efficacy of a specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product from cbdMD, and the company remains committed to building the science behind its products with an eye on international opportunities.
IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 3: Companion animals, gut-brain, start-ups and tech advances
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just five days away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 2: Rob Knight, regulations, state of the market, HCPs and more!
Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...
IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024: Women’s Health and prebiotics headline Day 1
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is less than a week away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
Uruguay considers proposal to regulate dietary supplements
The public comment period for Uruguay’s new draft policy to regulate dietary supplements in the country closes May 15.
‘I came to learn and was delighted to find so much more’: 8 reasons to attend the IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
1000 IU daily Vitamin D3 most effective dose in children, study finds
A new randomised controlled trial concludes that 1000 IU of vitamin D3 daily (Mon - Fri) is most efficient in reducing deficiencies within children aged 12 to 30 months old, and pushes for more public recommendations.
PS23 probiotic speeds muscle damage recovery after exercise: Study
Live and heat-killed Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 – a probiotic strain isolated from the feces of healthy humans – may improve physical performance and recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage, suggests a new study.
Chr. Hansen receives landmark approvals for HMOs in global markets
Chr. Hansen has received regulatory approval to supply a range of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) to new and existing global markets, following recent endorsements from Australia and New Zealand last year.
Safety pioneer named NutraChampion, talks analyzing adverse events data
This year’s NutraIngredients-USA NutraChampion, Rick Kingston, PharmD, presented at the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Summit. The one day event included the five heavy hitters representing the industry: Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA),...
WHO report urges curbs to ‘aggressive’ code-flouting baby formula marketing
Parents and pregnant women around the world are exposed to aggressive marketing for baby formula milk, according to a report launched jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Guest article
Omega-3s in 2021: Strong Demand Despite Logistic Challenges
The omega-3 industry fared well in 2021, which was by no means a guarantee after a roller coaster 2020…
ANVISA authorizes melatonin for use in food supplements
Brazil’s ANVISA has announced the approval of melatonin for use in food/ dietary supplements exclusively for people aged 19 years or older and with a maximum daily consumption of 0.21 mg.
Warning for supplement-popping gym goers over kidney and liver concerns
New research has warned about the importance of expert guidance and biochemical monitoring for sports nutrition users, as it finds a link between supplement consumption and alterations in liver and kidney function.
Dangerous Black Salve products continue to find way to market
An FDA warning letter has been issued for a an under the radar topical herbal product known as Black Salve that continues to appear on the market even after the Agency issued a consumer warning calling the product “life threatening.”
NOW unveils new method for finding pesticide residues in complex botanicals
Scientists at supplement manufacturer NOW have validated a new test method for finding pesticide residues in difficult-to-analyze botanicals, such as Hawthorn extract.
TSI gets Brazilian approval for myHMB, lines up powerful sales partners
TSI Group has expanded the global reach for its myHMB ingredient with approval by ANVISA, the Brazilian regulatory agency.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jessica ter Haar, Scientific Director, IPA
Microbiology expert Jessica ter Haar, PhD, is the scientific director at the International Probiotics Association (IPA). She focuses a lot on helping women achieve their best possible microbial health during every stage of life—a topic that she’s helping...
Is pain relief from CBD all in your head? Researchers put placebo effect to the test
About 14% of Americans reported using CBD products—and the number one reason is pain.
Aker to partner with renewable energy leader Uruguay in green ammonia plan
So-called ‘green ammonia’ is central to Aker BioMarine’s recently announced plan to reduce its CO2 footprint. Key to the plan is a developing partnership with the county of Uruguay, which has become a leader in renewable energy.
CBD news: New extraction facility; products planned for Latin American markets
A new extraction facility is about to come online in Florida, while at the same time a California company is planning a launch of CBD products in Brazil and Uruguay.
From the editor's desk
Centinela: Remember the name
People who would like to put a damper on apocalyptic projections of the effects of climate change and habitat destruction like to focus on the fact that we’ll get through this, that life will find a way. There’s no doubting this (the world is not about...
Aker deploys drone to improve efficiency, add to ecosystem data collection
Leading krill harvester Aker BioMarine is making progress in its efforts to support the science of the Antarctic ecosystem with the full operational release of an autonomous sail drone.
Herbalife notches $4.9 billion in annual sales despite hit in China
Herbalife reported a 3% rise in sales for its full year, recording $4.9 billion in revenue. The increase was achieved even with sharp declines in China attributable to that country’s regulatory crackdown on multi level marketing companies.
First speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas
Delegate registration is open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, the changing retail landscape, microbes and the mitochondria, and fermented foods.
NAFTA replacement benefits US supplements, food producers, NPA says
The new trade deal that modified the NAFTA pact is the first to specifically mention supplements and could benefit the industry, a trade organization says.
Science backing weight management ingredients promising but not overwhelming, panel participants agree
There is a plethora of ingredients clamoring for attention in the weight management space and there are studies that support them—as long as you don’t get your hopes too high.
Across the Nutra-verse: Resolving the CBD issue, growing consumer awareness around whey protein in India, and more
A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days: Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the nutra-verse.
CBD in Latin America: What can we expect?
As Latin American cannabis company Khiron receives approval to expand its hemp CBD brand into Colombia, we look at the markets to watch, opportunities for growth and the steps leading CBD brands are taking to appeal to consumers.
ISSFAL publishes guidelines on analysis of omega-3 blood status in clinical research
The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has released new guidelines to encourage best practice in clinical trial design and study interpretation.
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Lactobacillus taxonomic changes: Is your brand ready?
An upcoming webinar will explore the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus and the implications for brands, from labeling to consumer education.
Label harmonization will lead national nutrition strategies in 2020
Nutritional progression will take front and center stage throughout LATAM as public consultations, models and regulations drive change, says a regulatory expert.
Krill fishery reports reveal eco-efforts a success
Krill harvester Aker BioMarine has received an A-rating for its fishery sustainability for the fifth year running, only days after an international report found more krill in its fisheries than in 2000.
Trade bloc agreements to enhance nutritional developments in 2020
As 2020 fast approaches, we take a look at the policies, regulations, programs and priorities in the LATAM region that are set to evolve the nutritional space at a regional level.
Mercosur draft bill proposes harmonized nutrition labeling
The Mercosur parliament will study a draft bill proposing harmonized front-of-pack nutrition labeling and other measures to halt rising obesity rates in the bloc.
Across the Nutra-verse: Baze targets European expansion, Congress urged to pass CBD legislation, and more
A lot has happened over the past seven days: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Bill Gates: ‘Probiotics key to solving malnutrition’
Probiotics could be key in addressing malnutrition, according to Bill Gates, who calls the nutritional imbalances affecting around 200 million children under five ‘the greatest health inequity in the world.’
Across the Nutra-verse: Safe banking bill for CBD, DHA algal oil approved in the EU, and more
A lot has happened over the past seven days: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
ANVISA opens public consultation on food labeling in Brazil
Brazilian health regulatory agency, ANVISA, invites people to provide their feedback and recommendations on nutritional labeling on the country’s food produce.
Across the Nutra-verse: Sports nutrition influencers, Herbalife’s key market opportunities for APAC, and more
A lot has happened over the past seven days: Stay on top of the global nutra-news with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
CBD in Latin America: Which countries will embrace it?
The path forward for the sale of CBD consumer products in Latin America may be constrained by high price points and the region's patchwork of regulations, but a few countries are setting the stage for a CBD retail market, according to Brightfield Group's...
Peru employs communication strategy to improve nutrition
The World Food Programme (WFP) announces the country’s new behavior change communication strategy to promote healthy eating habits and reduce child malnutrition.
Nutrition in Health Focus Could saves Millions of Lives, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges the globe to place more emphasis on nutrition in health as it has the real potential to save more 3.7 million lives by 2025.
Brazil’s sports nutrition market proves ‘difficult to break into’
Despite challenges to entry, there is growing consumer appeal in the Brazilian sports nutrition market. We talk pricing, politics and product innovation with Tom Morgan, Senior Market Analyst at Lumina Intelligence.
Is Front-of-Pack labeling set for harmonization?
As the development of front-of-pack (FOP) labeling continues to evolve to meet ever-growing consumer and market needs for transparency, we look at their prevalence and the current measures being explored to harness the functional food and nutrition...
Colorado hemp entrepreneurs can count on enthusiastic backing of governor
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said the state intends to maintain its lead in the hemp industry by putting the full weight of state government behind its farmers and extractors. The state has taken a lead in shipping hemp plants and seeds to some Latin...
'Divergent views' on methods and approaches to tackle malnutrition dominate region
There is a heavy spotlight on how Latin American countries can tackle the contrast between the prevalence of overweight citizens and obesity in the region, its levels of hunger and malnourishment, and its rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Across the Nutra-verse: NDIs for CBD, pre-workout sports supplements, and more
It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.