Update on Tariffs: Resources & Impacts for the Natural Products Industry

Update on Tariffs: Resources & Impacts for the Natural Products Industry

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April 7, 2026
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Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—On July 7, the White House announced that President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order determining that certain tariff rates, which were initially set to expire on July 9, will now expire on August 1, 2025. The President also informed several countries of their new...
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FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling 7-OH Products

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling 7-OH Products

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April 6, 2026
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Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent seven warning letters sent to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). FDA said the letters reflect “growing concern around novel potent opioid products being marketed to U.S. consumers and sold online and in smoke...
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FDA Takes Action on 7-OH Products

FDA Takes Action on 7-OH Products

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April 5, 2026
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Shop Now Health Supplements Washington, DC—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 15 that in June warning letters were sent to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). FDA said the letters reflect “growing concern around novel potent opioid products being marketed to U.S. consumers and...
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FDA Rules on NMN; Industry Reacts

FDA Rules on NMN; Industry Reacts

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April 3, 2026
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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

New Analysis Shows Benefits & Costs of Expanded HSA/FSA Access to Dietary Supplements

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April 3, 2026
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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

CRN Spotlights Regulatory Issues Related to MAHA, State Actions and More

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April 2, 2026
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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”

NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Sold on Amazon Shows “Widespread Failure”

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April 1, 2026
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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

Safety of Melatonin Supplements Questioned; Industry Experts Offer Clarity & Perspectives

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March 31, 2026
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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

CRN Shares Update on NY Age-Restriction Law

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March 30, 2026
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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

CRN Spotlights Supplement Safety Science

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March 30, 2026
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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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