The roles and responsibilities of retailers in the area of dietary supplement claims is the focus of a new Webinar, set for early August, co-hosted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and Natural Products Marketplace. ...More
Senate hearing on supplements focused mostly on manufacturers and trade organizations, but retailers did not escape the spotlight, as an uncover exposé revealed claims issues. ...More
Congressmen from Utah and Colorado introduced a bill into the House that would allow marketers of foods and dietary supplements to cite scientific studies on the health benefits of their products on Web sites and packaging, as well as marketing materials. ...More
Another year; another Expo West under our belts. The show had a handful of new companies debuting products. Of all the new products, new packaging and unique flavor combinations on the floor, I was most impressed from my visit to the Gaia Herbs booth. ...More
Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, and the Organic Consumers Association (OCA), filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting action on the widespread and blatantly deceptive labeling practices of several “organic” personal ...More
The Natural Products Association (NPA), a U.S. trade organization for manufacturers, retailers and distributors of natural products, and NaTrue, the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association, are working toward establishing a mutual recognition agreement. ...More
Eighty-six percent of consumers are interested in the government implementing objective front-of-pack labeling that calls out calories and beneficial nutrients such as vitamin D or fiber, according to a new survey by FoodMinds. ...More
FDA notified 18 food manufacturers regarding the labeling of food products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Companies that received warning letters have 15 business days to inform the FDA of the steps they will take to correct their labeling or be ...More
Is white rice a nutrition devil? Should we only shop the perimeter of the store? A registered dietitian says these and other healthy food myths are incorrect, and she’s here to set us straight. ...More
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