New studies question use of DNA barcoding to authenticate botanical dietary supplements.
- In 2015, the New York Attorney General (NY AG) launched a high-profile investigation into the marketing of botanical
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Supplement Stimulant Spotlight
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FDA warns companies marketing dietary supplements that contain methylsynephrine.
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA has the authority to take enforcement action against unlawfully marketed and/or dangerous dietary ingredients
Supplement SOI Snafu Solved
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FDA updates dietary supplement labeling guidance to confirm “dietary supplement” as appropriate SOI.
- In April 2005, FDA issued a guidance document entitled, “A Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide.” The guidance covers
Cannabidiol: (Clinical) Trials and Tribulations
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FDA issues Warning Letters to eight companies marketing cannabidiol products.
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA released a 2015 Q&A document stating its views that cannabidiol (CBD) products
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Ask Your Doctor About…Supplements
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New Jersey amends law to facilitate distribution of dietary supplements by physicians.
- In recent years, the dietary supplement industry has grappled with concerns about regulation and enforcement action at the
Supplement Label Roll Call
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- As previously covered on this blog, a leading dietary supplement trade association —
Kratom Crackdown
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FDA announces seizure of dietary supplements containing kratom.
- FDA has many tools in its arsenal to protect the public from adulterated, misbranded, and/or dangerous food and dietary supplement products; these
Happy New(s) Year
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We welcome our readership back with a wrap-up of recent news items of interest:
- Vermont authorizes independent organizations to provide “non-GM” verification
- In anticipation of the upcoming July 1, 2016
“Snake Oil” Sweep
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Sweeping federal probe leads to numerous charges against dietary supplements makers.
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- Dietary supplement makers have come under fire in recent years as federal and state regulators
Dietary Supplement Database Development
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Leading trade association plans to develop voluntary dietary supplement registry.
- Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FDA has the authority to regulate dietary ingredients and dietary supplements. Although