Regulation & policy
Probiota Americas 2026: Market dynamics, regulations, microbiome mitigation of environmental pollutants, and companion animals headline Day 1
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Nick Gibson (Nielsen IQ), Peter McMath (WPIC), Dr. Stan Kubow (McGill University), Dr Martha Cline (Nestlé Purina Petcare), Dr. Anna Lindell (Cambiotics), and more!
Senate bill would let HSAs & FSAs cover dietary supplements
Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT) have introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code to recognize dietary supplements as qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement through Health Savings...
Moringa recalls spotlight pathogen risks across botanical supply chains
The FDA investigation, which closed April 1, tied recalled moringa supplements to more than 100 illnesses, drawing renewed industry attention to testing, traceability and supplier verification practices.
FDA investigator outlines issues with gummy manufacturing
Supplement gummy production is known for being challenging as companies must consider everything from sugar content to foreign material exposure.
NutraCast: How Military Energy Gum became the first NSF Certified for Sport gum product
What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition: Military Energy Gum (MEG). The chewable delivery system was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum...
NAD decision on magnesium gummies raises questions around compound weight claims
The ruling adds to broader industry discussion about how mineral forms and elemental nutrient amounts are communicated to consumers.
FDA Shakeup: Makary steps down, Diamantas steps up
The leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration adds uncertainty for industries navigating shifting enforcement and public health priorities.
Behind the scenes tour: From ingredients to the shelf
A recent tour through several facilities in Tempe, Arizona, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the dietary supplement industry. From raw ingredient sourcing and testing to formulation, manufacturing and finished products, what ultimately reaches store...
NutraCast: How Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex is redefining industry events
As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.
FDA flags eBay listing over GLP-1 claims in rare warning letter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rarely goes after eBay sellers, which is exactly why it caught Asa Waldstein’s eye.
National Advertising Division refers Iron Rock NAD+ claims to regulators as participation dynamics come into focus
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) has referred Iron Rock Ventures LLC to regulatory authorities after the company did not confirm whether it would comply with recommendations to modify or discontinue certain advertising...
FDA’s largest infant formula test yet finds ‘low’ contaminants – but no new rules
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Across the Nutraverse: India’s ashwagandha leaf ban, prebiotics in Canada, sports nutrition opportunity
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Rep. Langworthy continues push for Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
The bill aims to clarify federal preemption so that supplements meeting FDA requirements are not subjected to a patchwork of laws at the state level.
Health Canada publishes prebiotics monograph
Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has published a monograph for prebiotics, establishing a clear set of rules and the basis for health claims in Canada.
Across the Nutraverse: Clinical trials for active women, Andrographis in Australia, MPL in the House
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
FTC order in TruHeight case signals scrutiny of height claims and incentivized reviews
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) action against TruHeight is providing the dietary supplement industry with a detailed look at how the agency is approaching claim substantiation, youth-targeted marketing and consumer review practices, combining...
Dietary Supplement Listing Bill introduced in the House
A first-term member of Congress has introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 in the U.S. House of Representatives to require dietary supplement manufacturers to list their products with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
‘Not as bad as the media says’: Future Nutra Foundation pushes transparency via new testing initiative
Transparency is taking center stage in the supplement industry and the Future Nutra Foundation is launching an effort to independently test products off the shelf and make those results publicly accessible.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Proposed HEMP Act would create federal CBD pathway as hemp industry faces regulatory crossroads
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced on Jan. 22 could establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived products intended for human consumption.