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Criminal Charges USPlabs LLC
Breaking News – Criminal Charges USPlabs LLC The US Department of Justice and the Food and Drug Administration announced criminal charges and other civil charges. The…
GNC to Strengthen Supplement Quality Controls – Implications for Suppliers
The New York Times reported that the GNC will institute “sweeping new testing procedures” on its herbal supplements following an investigation and accusations from the…
FTC Sues Gerber Over Unapproved Health Claim
The US Federal Trade Commission announced today its intent to sue Gerber for unapproved and unsubstantiated health claims made on its
FDA Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Certain Nutrient Content Claims for DHA, EPA, and ALA Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The FDA annouced a new rule in late April limiting the claims that can be made about food and dietary supplement products containing Omega 3…
Watermelon Water – New Fad, but FDA Approved?
ABC news and other media outlets are reporting on a new beverage fad – watermelon water. Before jumping on the bandwagon, it is important to…
FDA Issues Two New Guidance Documents; Energy Drinks and Liquid Dietary Supplements Under New Scrutiny
The US FDA issued two new guidance documents focused on energy drinks following a Congressional call for action.
Marijuana, THC, and the US FDA – What Does Increasing Legalization Mean for Food, Drugs, and Dietary Supplements?
Colorado made headlines this past week when its decriminalization of marijuana went into effect. Since that time an increasing number of calls and e-mails rushed…
“Can a Dietary Supplement Treat a Concussion? No”; Stretching the Reach of Dietary Supplement Claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced through a consumer advisory on the danger of using a dietary supplement to treat concussions or traumatic…
Two New Studies Debunk Benefits of Multivitamins; What is the Impact on Industry?
Two studies released on Monday gained national headlines for their findings on the effectiveness of multivitamins.
Review of FSVP Part 2: The Basic Mechanics of a FSVP
Food Court continues its series discussing the new Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule issued by the US FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Review of Proposed Rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Program Review: Part 1 – The Aim and Purpose of Animating the Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration announced the long-awaited Foreign Supplier Verification Rule (FSVP) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) on Friday (see our…