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Understanding Softgel Basics

Softgels offer an amazing range of versatility to improve and solve many formulation issues, while also improving nutrient bioavailability and enhancing a product’s consumer appeal. ...More
August 16, 2011 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
FDA’s NDI Guidance–Four Things You Should Be Concerned About

The long-awaited FDA Draft Guidance on new dietary ingredients (NDIs) may significantly change the number of products on the market, especially if they have multiple ingredients, synthetic components, probiotics, nanotechnology or updated processing techniques ...More
July 14, 2011 By Marc Ullman
Posted in Articles
FDA Seeks Consumers' Nanotechnology Input

FDA is reaching out to consumers for their comments on nanotechnology use in food, drugs, supplements and cosmetics. Last week, the agency issued a press release on its proposed guidelines on using nanomaterials in FDA-regulated products; today FDA issued a consumer alert ...More
June 15, 2011
Posted in News
FDA Issue Nanotechnology Draft Guidance

FDA released a draft guidance on the use of nanotechnology in consumer products, giving a roadmap to manufacturers that use the emerging technology in applications such as to boost product bioavailability or improve packaging. While FDA said the guideline represents the ...More
June 9, 2011
Posted in News
Tiny Particles with Big Benefits

Nanoparticles may be unknown to many consumers due to lack of labeling requirements, but their ability to enhance nutrition in foods and dietary supplements piques the interest of many natural product manufacturers. ...More
May 9, 2011
Posted in Articles
Profiting from Premix Expertise

The fastest path to a well-designed fortified food is through use of established premix suppliers that are well-versed in the active ingredients they offer, including pertinent regulations. ...More
March 21, 2011
Posted in Articles
Friends of the Earth Campaigning for Sunscreen Safety

The environmental watchdog group Friends of the Earth launched a summer advertising and public education campaign intended to alert the public to the risks posed by nanosunscreens. ...More
June 17, 2010
Posted in News
Senate Hearing Questions Supplement Regs

The Special Committee on Aging gathered industry, FDA, GAO and watchdog groups to talk about the regulation and safety of supplements. ...More
May 26, 2010 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
Vitamin E Aids Delivery of Glaucoma Meds

Infusing contact lenses with vitamin E appears to enhance the delivery of medication designed to treat intraocular pressure in glaucoma. ...More
March 24, 2010
Posted in News
Nanoceuticals: Tiny Size, Big Potential

While not entirely new, nanotechnology is making inroads in the natural products industry, and there are far more questions than answers. Insider peers into the current regulatory, market and research environment on nanotech and nanomaterials in supplements and foods. ...More
November 30, 2009 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles