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Eight Chinese ministries, including the National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR), have drafted a first-of-its-kind policy paper aimed at promoting the R&D of functional marine ingredients in health...
Sabinsa has announced that its turmeric-derived ingredient, Curcumin C3 Reduct, has received novel food authorization for use in food supplements across Great Britain, allowing the company’s standardized tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THCs) ingredient to be...
Guest article
On June 10, executives from across the dietary supplement and functional food industry will gather in Washington, D.C., for CRN’s annual Day on the Hill. We will spend the day meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss policies that...
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Science-backed spinach extract Appethyl has taken a significant step towards health claim approval and is now available for acquisition by firms eager to compete in the GLP-1 market.
Described by one attendee as “an event with wall-to-wall speakers who delivered insightful, topical, useable information”, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is returning to London for its 2nd edition with more high-level content and networking opportunities.
The Korea Health Functional Food Association (KHFF) led discussions on key topics such as export challenges and regulatory harmonization at a recent multi-nation summit.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revived an investigation into a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder and issued new product recalls.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing a new set of regulations for toddler milk, including minimum vitamin D levels, permitted protein sources and new product labelling rules.
Probiota Americas is less than two weeks away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Nick Gibson (Nielsen IQ), Peter McMath (WPIC), Dr. Stan Kubow (McGill University), Dr Martha Cline (Nestlé Purina Petcare), Dr. Anna Lindell (Cambiotics), and more!
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India’s ban on ashwagandha leaf use in food products and its free trade agreement (FTA) on manuka honey and bulk infant formulas with New Zealand are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT) have introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code to recognize dietary supplements as qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement through Health Savings...
The FDA investigation, which closed April 1, tied recalled moringa supplements to more than 100 illnesses, drawing renewed industry attention to testing, traceability and supplier verification practices.
Industry experts from China and Indonesia detail the latest trends, policies and insights from these two crucial markets at this year’s Growth Asia Summit 2026.
News in brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has named Donald Prater acting deputy commissioner of the Human Foods Program, replacing Kyle Diamantas who was promoted to acting FDA commissioner days earlier.
Supplement gummy production is known for being challenging as companies must consider everything from sugar content to foreign material exposure.
What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition: Military Energy Gum (MEG). The chewable delivery system was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum...
The European Commission has updated its Novel Food Catalogue to clarify the regulatory status of olive-derived ingredients.
The ruling adds to broader industry discussion about how mineral forms and elemental nutrient amounts are communicated to consumers.
The leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration adds uncertainty for industries navigating shifting enforcement and public health priorities.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive safety opinion on EffePharm’s β-NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), moving the novel food within reach of EU approval.
India and New Zealand recently inked a free trade agreement (FTA) that allows nutritional products such as manuka honey and bulk infant formula from New Zealand to be imported at lower tariff rates — a move that could promote new business, but also comes...
A recent tour through several facilities in Tempe, Arizona, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the dietary supplement industry. From raw ingredient sourcing and testing to formulation, manufacturing and finished products, what ultimately reaches store...
As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rarely goes after eBay sellers, which is exactly why it caught Asa Waldstein’s eye.
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) has referred Iron Rock Ventures LLC to regulatory authorities after the company did not confirm whether it would comply with recommendations to modify or discontinue certain advertising...
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
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The bill aims to clarify federal preemption so that supplements meeting FDA requirements are not subjected to a patchwork of laws at the state level.
Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has published a monograph for prebiotics, establishing a clear set of rules and the basis for health claims in Canada.
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