FDA has many “unanswered questions” when it comes to the safety of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis-derived compound, the agency’s top official said last week. FDA Acting Commissioner Norman “Ned” Sharpless, M.D., cited “real risks” and “critical questions” that remain regarding the safety of CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in FDA-regulated products, including food and dietary supplements.…
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Part of the problem is rooted in misconception. For instance, some brand holders may think a supply partner doesn’t provide much value beyond a given product or service. Andrew Rice, director of product and brand strategy at Stratum Nutrition®, was quick to counter. “We absolutely want to ensure our customers find success with the products…
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The role of proper nutrition on overall health and well-being is well documented, leading more consumers to seek functional food and beverage products made with recognizable, functional ingredients that address specific dietary needs. Data from the International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) 2018 Food & Health Survey found at least 80 percent of consumers rank vitamin…
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Nootropics are compounds that improve cognitive function, and in some cases, brain health. They have been gaining buzz lately, which is not surprising since we are all striving to work harder and achieve more, and sustained focus is required to maintain that high watermark. One group that exemplifies the “work hard, play hard” lifestyle is…
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“Time is of the essence.” The statement, made by Andrew Kline of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), encapsulates the views of many people who attended a recent public hearing hosted by FDA on cannabidiol (CBD) products. During the May 31 hearing in Silver Spring, Maryland, several speakers urged FDA to provide clarity to a…
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To be “beautiful inside and out” is the ultimate compliment. Imagine a supplement that performs its healthy aging functions internally as effectively it does externally, supporting both fluid movement and glowing, resilient skin. These flexible feats are among the boasts of collagen, a word derived from kolla, or “glue” in Greek. The collagen movement began…
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Only a small fraction of the ingredient notifications required under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) have been submitted to FDA since the 1990s, an agency official concluded during a May 16 public meeting. Distributors and manufacturers must notify FDA, providing the agency evidence of safety 75 days before introducing a new…
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Caffeine remains a wildly popular energizer in both the mainstream world and sports nutrition market. This purine alkaloid is known as an adenosine antagonist because it competes with fatigue-signaling for receptors in the central nervous system. This delays fatigue and triggers a stimulant effect that active consumers and athletes love, providing a perk to daily…
DetailsHow important is supply chain transparency to supplement brands? The level of its importance determines the level of the business’ growth and success. Supply chain transparency builds trust through legitimacy across the board–trust with suppliers, employees, customers and oversight agencies. Are you transparent in the chain? Are others transparent with you? More importantly, how high…
DetailsFDA announced today a new tool designed to quickly alert consumers of ingredients unlawfully marketed as supplements. Dubbed the Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List, the tool is intended to provide rapid notification to consumers of unlawful ingredients in order to better protect them from potentially dangerous ingredients. Included in the list are ingredients FDA deems not…
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