During a summit recently hosted by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), GNC unveiled guidelines to effectively trace and test raw materials “from seed to shelf.” Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council (ABC) offers his perspective.

Naturopathic doctors who are seeking careers outside of clinical practice could be powerful tools for businesses in the natural products industry, whether applying their knowledge and clinical experience to sales, marketing/communications, or...

Recent actions taken by FDA threaten to cool investments in the CBD market. Lawyer Robert Hoban weighs in.

Whether it’s called clean label, clear label or free-from, shifting consumer demands have led to immense innovation in the food, beverage and supplement industries with current trends driven by an emphasis on health and wellness, and a desire for...

The Organic & Natural Health Trade Association wants to strengthen what it means to be organic.

In this episode, Josh Long, legal and regulatory editor, and Rachel Adams, managing editor, discuss: dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit against USPlabs; DMAA’s availability in the market, despite FDA’s stance on the ingredient; and criminal...

Kratom, an herb from Southeast Asia, made headlines again in early 2016 when the U.S. Marshals Service, at the request of FDA, seized nearly 90,000 bottles of beverages marketed as dietary supplements and labeled as containing kratom.

In November 2015, FDA issued final guidance on voluntarily labeling for foods derive from genetically engineered (GE) plants. Interestingly, the agency encouraged industry to avoid statements such as “GMO free," “GE free" and “non-GMO," which are...