Archives for December 11, 2025

FDA considers rulemaking and enforcement discretion on DSHEA disclaimer

In a letter to the dietary supplements industry, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for human foods says the agency is considering a regulatory amendment regarding requirements around the DSHEA disclaimer on product labels.

New categories, same pledge to excellence: The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back!

The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back for 2026 with two new categories and a continued dedication to honoring the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

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Church & Dwight to divest its supplement brands

Church & Dwight Co., best known for its Arm & Hammer brand, has reached a definitive agreement to sell its vitamin, minerals and supplement (VMS) business to Piping Rock Health Products.

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When transparency becomes selective: GRAS vs. dietary supplement listings

Transparency has suddenly become one of the most talked-about themes in today’s food and consumer safety debates. Policymakers are pressing for more visibility into the ingredients entering the food supply, and the momentum behind reforming the...

Could the sport-specific gut be the key to optimizing performance in high-level athletes?

The gut microbiome has established itself as key to athletic performance and recovery in elite athletes, but emerging evidence suggests that microbial composition exhibits distinct adaptation patterns that vary by sport type and training load.

‘Misleading and unethical’: Brands caught claiming to ‘treat’ neurodivergent traits

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced several rulings against supplement brands targeting Autistic consumers and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Forgotten botanical to GLP-1 challenger: Appethyl’s comeback story

A Swedish pharma business is reviving a forgotten botanical ingredient scientifically backed and ready to compete in the thriving GLP-1 agonist market.

Lipedema study expands Pycnogenol’s women’s health potential

A new clinical study has found that Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine tree bark extract, can significantly relieve the symptoms of lipedema, a condition which affects about 400 million women globally.

Bayer’s Redoxon strides beyond immunity as demand for proactive wellness grows

Bayer-owned supplement brand Redoxon is moving beyond immunity as consumer demand for proactive wellness, including mental performance, mood and energy, rises in Asia.