The libertarian health freedom organization, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA, is petitioning the FDA to approve 118 nutrient–disease health claims drawn from the government’s own scientific publications.
The filings, according to ANH, are the most consequential regulatory requests made in its 33-year history.
“ For decades, this
Continue Reading Health freedom group wants to use government’s words on dietary supplements
Countries have revealed their national focus areas, ranging from allergens to supplements and additives, as part of a Europe-wide food safety initiative.
For the Safe2EatEU campaign, organized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Spain highlighted allergens, Croatia looked at supplements, and Italy drew attention to foodborne illness from products
Continue Reading National agencies highlight topics such as allergens and supplements
There has not been much change in the dietary supplements world since Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (“DSHEA”). That 1994 statute defines and sets the regulator bounds for dietary supplements,
The 1994 law exempts dietary and herbal supplements from
Continue Reading Durbin wants some changes to 30-year-old law on dietary supplements
Experts from European food safety agencies have produced a report on substances that should not be used or need conditions for dietary supplements.
The Heads of Food Safety Agencies (HoA) is made up of the leaders of food safety authorities in EU countries. The group meets once every six months
Continue Reading EU working group aims to improve supplement safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to talk to their doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional before deciding to purchase or use any dietary supplement. One reason for this recommendation is that some supplements might interact with medicines or other supplements.
On Thursday, FDA announced a new initiative
Continue Reading FDA offers new help through the maze of dietary supplements
Temporary rules covering official controls in Europe because of the coronavirus pandemic have been extended for the fourth time. The implementing regulation covers a variety of activities to ensure food and feed law, as well as rules on animal health and welfare and plant health and protection products.
The controls
Continue Reading EU extends changes to control rules again because of COVID-19
Official controls on food sold over the Internet are still limited, according to a report from the European Commission.
Controls of food sold online were limited and mainly focused on registered food business operators. Non-compliances were mostly related to labeling and health claim requirements. Online marketing of dangerous substances as
Continue Reading EU report finds limited controls on food sold online
Zakah Life of Ankeny, IA, is the latest company to join those recalling kratom products after they tested positive for Salmonella, according to a company notice posted by the FDA.
“The potential for contamination was noted after laboratory testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in some packages of Super Green
Continue Reading More kratom recalled; health officials and enthusiasts still disagree on dangers
For the first time ever the FDA has ordered a company to recall products, with the dubious honor going to Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC. The Las Vegas company refused to pull its kratom products after state and federal tests showed Salmonella contamination.
The recall order from the Food and Drug Administration
Continue Reading FDA flexes muscles, mandates recall of kratom for Salmonella
A Texas company is recalling various lots of multiple kratom supplements because samples have tested positive for Salmonella. The recall notice on the FDA’s website does not specify what strain of the pathogen inspectors found, but 87 people in 35 states are infected in an outbreak traced to kratom products.
Continue Reading More kratom capsules recalled for Salmonella amid outbreak
