FDA Rules on NMN; Industry Reacts
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) has confirmed that Beta (β) Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is lawful for use in dietary supplements. The Natural Products Association (NPA) shared news of FDA’s reversed course on NMN, as outlined in a letter to the association on September 29.  Outlining the timeline,...
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New Analysis Shows Benefits & Costs of Expanded HSA/FSA Access to Dietary Supplements
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—New data shared by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) shows expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and similar vehicles to cover dietary supplements would have a modest budget impact while delivering major health benefits for consumers. Though previous congressional committee projections...
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CRN Spotlights Regulatory Issues Related to MAHA, State Actions and More
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has shared insights, key updates, and action steps on a variety of issues impacting the natural products industry. Make Our Children Healthy Again Report Following the release of the Make Our Children Healthy Again Report, CRN noted that the report...
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NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Sold on Amazon Shows “Widespread Failure”
Shop Now Health Supplements Bloomingdale, IL—NOW has shared the latest results from its industry quality testing program, which investigates unfamiliar brands sold on online in an effort to raise awareness on low-quality products in the marketplace. The focus of this round: the mood-supporting herb St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) sold...
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Safety of Melatonin Supplements Questioned; Industry Experts Offer Clarity & Perspectives
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—Melatonin supplements are in the spotlight following news of a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025. The study associates the sleep-support supplements with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure hospitalization, and death from any cause in chronic insomnia. Researchers found...
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CRN Shares Update on NY Age-Restriction Law
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) shared the latest development around a New York law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18, which took effect on April 22, 2024. The law prohibits retailers from selling over-the-counter dietary supplements to minors if those products...
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CRN Spotlights Supplement Safety Science
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the publication of new and updated chapters in its Vitamin & Mineral Safety, Fourth Edition (VMS4) series. The content expands this comprehensive, science-based resource on nutrient safety. The latest updates include: A new safety evaluation for choline and citicoline....
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FDA Issues Letter to Industry on DSHEA Disclaimer
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a constituent update to the dietary supplement industry that signals the agency’s intent to amend the labeling regulation that currently calls for the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) disclaimer to appear on every panel of a dietary...
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Church & Dwight to Sell Vitamin, Minerals, and Supplements Business to Piping Rock
Shop Now Health Supplements Ewing, NJ—Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced the completion of its strategic review of its vitamin, minerals and supplement (VMS) business and a definitive agreement to sell its VitaFusion and L’il Critters brands to Piping Rock Health Products, Inc. the agreement includes the transferring of ownership...
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Natural Products Association Announces 2026 Fly-In Day
Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that its annual federal government advocacy Fly-In Day on Capitol Hill will take place on May 12, 2026. NPA organizes and hosts this national advocacy event to provide retailers, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and all industry stakeholders from across the country...
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