NOW® Sports Rolls Out Informed-Sport Third Party Certification, New Labels

Jan 25, 2018

NOW® is investing in third-party certification for detection of banned substances to ensure product purity for the entire extensive NOW® Sports line.

EAS Consulting Group Expands Educational Opportunities to Dietary Supplement Industry

Jan 08, 2018

EAS Consulting Group, LLC, leaders in FDA consulting services to all FDA regulated industries is offering three educational opportunities for the dietary supplement industry, two focusing on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and one on...

What FDA's new definition of dietary fiber means for the food industry

Jan 08, 2018

FDA's new final rule on nutrition facts labeling includes a definition for dietary fiber and an increase of its daily reference value (DRV) from 25 to 28 g. Many food manufacturers will need to adjust the fiber DRV listed on their labeling to...

Bell Flavors & Fragrances Announces Natural Alternatives to Liquid Smoke

Dec 18, 2017

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has announced new smokeless smoke flavors, a natural alternative to traditional liquid smoke with variations ranging from mesquite to cherrywood.

Using Interactive Packaging to Attract Customers

Dec 05, 2017

Interactive packaging, coupled with technology such as augmented reality and QR codes, is enabling manufacturers to inform, educate and speak to their target prospective customers.

FDA, Industry Struggle to Deal with SARMs, DMAA and Other Controversial Ingredients

Nov 30, 2017

FDA is forever playing catch-up when it comes to the sale of unapproved drugs, and product mislabeling and distribution deception add to the ongoing problem.

Florida Supplement Companies, Owners Settle FTC Charges

Nov 22, 2017

Venice, Florida-based dietary supplement companies and their husband and wife owners agreed to settle FTC charges centered on false and disease claims, but admit no wrongdoing and receive only light penalties.

Lawsuit claims Testofen supplements don't boost testosterone

Nov 21, 2017

Gencor Nutrients Inc., a manufacturer of Testofen and the first named defendant in the lawsuit, promised to mount a defense and said, "We stand fully behind the safety and effectiveness of Testofen."

Probiotic Product Trends

Nov 21, 2017

Dairy, baby food, healthcare products, desserts, ice cream and snacks are leading categories for probiotics; emerging categories in food with probiotics include juice drinks, bakery, chocolate confectionery and savory spreads.

There is Hope: Dietary Supplement Activity in Congress in the Trump Era

Nov 17, 2017

Under the new Donald Trump administration, the dietary supplement industry has made traction with SNAP and HAS legislation, a bigger budget for FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, the Dietary Supplement Caucus in Congress and the...