There has been a rise of another type of claim in the dietary supplement industry, one that is often more damaging and expensive than a personal injury claim—the class action lawsuit based on a false advertising or a misbranding theory.

Consumers are increasingly looking for foods with clean labels. Unfortunately, the terms “good food” and “clean label” have no regulatory definitions.

Trademarked probiotic strains provide economic value that should continue to grow over the life of the trademark.

Adaptogens are increasingly recognized for their effects on sleep and stress, but does the use of these compounds meet regulatory requirements?

The plaintiffs said the Trump administration missed a July 29, 2018 deadline that was imposed in legislation requiring disclosures for genetically engineered food.

The companion animal nutrition market is closely following many of the trends and best practices seen in natural products for consumers.

Based on The Hartman’s Group 2017 sustainability study findings, brands should explain to consumers the connection between actions it takes and sustainability to prove its image.

On April 4, USDA defied the National Organic Standards Board’s (NOSB) 2016 recommendation to drop carrageenan from the list of substances approved for use in food items labeled as “USDA Organic.”

A health and nutrition startup should resolve any potential issues with its quality control, labeling and advertising practices before it is acquired.