Regulation & policy

After 12 years, Joint Juice litigation ends with $90M in settlements

After 12 years, Joint Juice litigation ends with $90M in settlements

By Cassandra Stern

More than a decade after litigation began over joint health claims made by Joint Juice products, a California court on May 5 granted final approval to proposed settlements totaling approximately $90 million, bringing the multijurisdictional dispute to a...

Why a ‘Day on the Hill’ still matters

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Why a ‘Day on the Hill’ still matters

By Steve Mister, President and CEO, CRN

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...

Regulators clamp down on vitamin B6 as toxicity debate grows

Regulators clamp down on vitamin B6 as toxicity debate grows

By Lauren Nicolle

Vitamin B6 is essential to human health, but excessive doses may cause serious side effects. As a growing number of countries tighten oversight of vitamin B6 supplements, debate is intensifying over whether the restrictions are proportionate to the risk.

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

‘Unmatched’: Nutra Healthspan Summit returns for November 2026

By Stephen Daniells

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.

Taiwan planning new rules for Traditional Chinese Medicine products

Taiwan planning new rules for Traditional Chinese Medicine products

By Tingmin Koe

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking comment on a new regulation that would clarify the distinction between “food” and “medicine” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products while preserving the country’s long-standing food culture...

Senate bill would let HSAs & FSAs cover dietary supplements

Senate bill would let HSAs & FSAs cover dietary supplements

By Stephen Daniells

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...

Donald Prater steps in as head of FDA Human Foods Program

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Donald Prater steps in as head of FDA Human Foods Program

By Asia Sherman

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.

Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban

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Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban

By Asia Sherman

The Karnataka High Court in Bangalore has temporarily stayed the Indian government’s restriction on the use of ashwagandha leaves issued last month after industry stakeholders challenged the rationale behind the blanket ban.

NPA Fly-in Day 2026: Championing health freedom 90 years on

NPA Fly-in Day 2026: Championing health freedom 90 years on

By Asia Sherman

Over 130 members of the Natural Products Association gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a day of meetings with legislators to champion consumer access to natural products—the organization’s fighting mission for the last 90 years.

Behind the scenes tour: From ingredients to the shelf

Behind the scenes tour: From ingredients to the shelf

By Danielle Masterson

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...

NutraCast: How Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex is redefining industry events

NutraCast: How Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex is redefining industry events

By Danielle Masterson

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.

Canada update: Red tape reduction in the natural health products sector

Guest column

Canada update: Red tape reduction in the natural health products sector

By Sonia Parmar, Vice President, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Health Food Association

Canada’s natural health products (NHP) sector, referred to as dietary supplements in the United States, continues to face a persistent gap between policy intent and operational reality.

Health Canada publishes prebiotics monograph

Health Canada publishes prebiotics monograph

By Stephen Daniells

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.