News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
With moves to close the self-GRAS “loophole”, plans to finally finalize the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) guidance and talk of modernizing dietary supplement regulations, 2026 could be the biggest year since GMPs were introduced, says industry lawyer Ivan...
As regulatory enforcement and consumer awareness around dietary supplements continue to grow, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate safety. At NOW Foods, that commitment includes employing a dedicated toxicologist, a role that...
Europe is taking a cautious approach as it reassesses how probiotics and the microbiome should be addressed within food and health regulation, attendees heard at the recent IPA World Congress + IPA 2026 event.
The Health Science Authority (HSA), which regulates health supplements in Singapore, is urging stronger collaboration between industry and academia to tackle the unique complexities of the booming longevity supplement sector.
Dsm-firmenich and Mara Renewables Corporation have been denied their appeals in relation to a recent UK High Court battle over three claims of patent infringement.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
The US imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam, China’s approval of 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) in infant formula are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
EU packaging rules push supplement brands to show plans to cut excess plastic use by August 2026 under the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
With major evidence gaps remaining around how PFAS behave in soils and what this means for food systems, the government has launched new plan to track ‘forever chemicals’
A recent ruling could have dramatic implications on pricing, supply chains and the overall competitive landscape of Hard Empty Capsules.
Highly caffeinated energy pouches currently exist in a regulatory grey area, with a patchwork of different rules beginning to emerge across European nations.
An analysis of nearly 200 food supplements in Irish stores found a high prevalence of health claims but low compliance with the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations (NHCR).
Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
The Chinese authorities have approved 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) – a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) – for use in infant formula for the first time.
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ claims, but ambiguity over ‘petroleum-based dyes’ leaves manufacturers cautious
A Republican congressman has introduced legislation seeking to reaffirm federal oversight of dietary supplements, blocking states from imposing their own additional regulatory requirements and creating what he characterized as a “confusing patchwork of...
Mouth pouches have emerged as one of the fastest growing CPG categories, signaling a major trend in nootropics as consumers seek functional ways to boost performance—sans nicotine.
The FDA’s new Total Diet Study Interface is already being used to challenge state-level contamination claims, offering a clearer view of nutrient and contaminant data in the US food supply
Lawmakers in Hawaii have filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, the latest in a long list of state-level attempts to restrict access to specific dietary supplement categories.
Ingredient distributor ACI Group has called on UK food producers to actively educate consumers about folic acid fortification, warning that misinformation about “ultra-processed foods” is overshadowing the health benefits of the policy.
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is re-evaluating the safety and functionality of turmeric extract and eight other functional ingredients.
A scientific revolution is underway at the National Institutes of Health, emerging out of the ashes of the distrust instilled during the COVID-19 pandemic to reclaim science from the scientific aristocracy and make America healthy again.
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced on Jan. 22 could establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived products intended for human consumption.
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
When a health trend takes off, the nimble nutrition industry is adept at creating and marketing new products that fit consumers’ emerging demands. But with this can come a tendency to overlook the regulatory status of burgeoning ingredients.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety of several microorganisms, confirming new microbes eligible for streamlined safety assessments.
The collaboration between the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on joint assessments of complementary health products and China’s approval of joint health claims are some of the latest updates in...
The NutraIngredients Sports and Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) 2026 in San Diego, CA, is less than a month away! Day Two’s lineup will be focused on regulatory preparedness, emerging cellular health science, and evolving opportunities in healthy aging...
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
Following the release of the Human Food Program 2026 Deliverables last week, the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) is communicating its priorities for dietary supplement oversight in the year to come.
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) will be conducting joint assessments of complementary health products and clinical trial regulations, a move welcomed by the industry.
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
Guest article
In a recent column, Daniel Fabricant of the Natural Products Association argues that mandatory product listing (MPL) is anti-MAHA, anti-innovation and a threat to the regulatory balance established by DSHEA. But that argument rests on a false premise:...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Human Foods Program’s 2026 priority deliverables, published on Friday, are drawing mixed reactions from dietary supplement industry stakeholders, many of whom expressed concern over innovation constraints.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Health foods companies can make claims around bone and joint health maintenance once their products are approved by the Chinese regulator.
The Functional Mushroom Council (FMC) has launched as a nonprofit industry organization representing North American functional mushroom growers, suppliers and brands, with a focus on research, education and quality standards.
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safe level of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) following concerns that sustained use could increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s recent rejection of a petition to allow over 110 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
Scott Bass is launching a new firm—Scott Bass Life Sciences LLC—focused on two core offerings: high level strategic guidance for the global self-care sector and a low-cost dispute resolution model designed specifically for life sciences companies.
Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.
Guest article
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is built on a simple but powerful promise. Our government should expand access to preventive and wellness tools and reject one-size-fits-all bureaucratic solutions that treat citizens as incapable of making...
As of March 1, health food products containing coenzyme Q10 or melatonin as a single active ingredient will be permitted in oral liquid form in China.