Regulatory

The USDA has extended the public comment period for its proposed regulation of certain genetically engineered animals until May 7.

The natural products industry can support farmers by being more involved in advocating for greener agriculture policies.

Amazon announced strengthened requirements for the testing and quality of dietary supplements sold on its e-commerce platform in December of 2020. Nutrition Business Journal asked leaders in the supplement industry for their takeaways on the move.

Rules around making health claims with supplements point to the proper way to discuss supplementation to help with disease states.

Congress steps in where the FDA has dithered. Could this finally be the move to push hemp CBD deep into the mainstream?

Regulations from USDA, FDA and DEA can make or break the hemp CBD market. Other factors include seed genetics, processing and innovation.

As novel gene-editing technologies like CRISPR and ODM take off, concerns about genetically modified foods, flavors, enzymes and fragrances entering the marketplace unnoticed are gaining traction.