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UNPA NEWS Preview UNPA’s GMP Training Session, June 27-28—on demand now! United Natural Products Alliance Preview UNPA's June 27-28 GMP training session taught by Larisa Pavlick, VP, Global Regulatory & Compliance, in this short video presentation. Learn more about the program and why you should attend before your next FDA GMP inspection. This course will cover all aspects of the inspection, with a focus on the key elements of quality: identity, purity, strength and composition. VIEW VIDEO→ REGULATORY
Gottlieb nomination moves toward swift confirmation Reuters.com, Nutritional Outlook The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance the nomination of conservative health policy expert Scott Gottlieb for FDA commissioner. Gottlieb is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate.Industry trade groups such as NPA and CRN also officially support Gottlieb’s nomination and predict a swift confirmation. Read coverage: U.S. Senate panel votes in favor of Gottlieb to run FDA→ Gottlieb’s nomination as FDA commissioner clears Senate committee vote, candidate says he supports current dietary supplements regulations→ UNPA NEWS Phoenix Formulations joins UNPA as newest executive member Phoenix Formulations, a custom contract manufacturer of dietary and nutritional supplements, has joined the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) as an Executive Member. The company features a state-of-the-art facility, coupled with its seasoned executive team, experienced R&D staff and dedicated workforce, to offer the latest technology and innovative techniques to ensure superior products for its clients. Phoenix Formulations has become a major force as a producer of powdered dietary ingredients and supplements. Read more→ Register for these upcoming industry events NEW! Natural Health Product Research Society of Canada Annual Conference, May 8-11, Vancouver, B.C. UNPA President Loren Israelsen is speaking. CHPA Dietary Supplement Seminar, May 10, N. Bethesda, Md. UNPA is a host of this event, produced by CHPA; Loren Israelsen is speaking. USP Dietary Supplement Stakeholder Forum, June 7, Rockville, Md. Recently posted at unpa.com: NEW! “Dietary Supplements: State of the Industry,” UNPA presentation at New Hope Network, April 26 Washington Update: FDA User fees; Health Savings Accounts, by Peter Reinecke and Patricia Knight, UNPA Senior Political Advisors(requires member log in) "An Industry Perspective on Botanical Quality & Compliance," presentation at ICSB 2017 by Larisa Pavlick(log in) 2017 Expo West Members’ Meeting PPT (log in) “New Dietary Ingredients: Enforcement” presentation at 2017 Expo West by Larisa Pavlick (log in) FDA Inspections, Part II by Larisa Pavlick, UNPA VP, Global Regulatory & Compliance (log in) FDA Inspections 101by Larisa Pavlick, UNPA VP, Global Regulatory & Compliance(log in) The PPT presentations from NDI III: Roadmap to a Viable NDI Policy, UNPA member price: $295 Plus, updated industry events calendar,Member Memos (log in) and UNPA educational archives (log in). FINANCIALS DSM reports stellar first-quarter performance Nutraingredients.com First-quarter profits were up by 13 percent for DSM, as nutrition continued to drive “very strong” results for the Netherlands-based ingredients giant. Total sales for the first quarter of 2017 hit €2.6 billion compared to €1.91 billion for the same period last year. Net profit increased by 75 percent. The company’s executive team says they are very pleased with the progress. Read more→ BUSINESS STRATEGY MusclePharm shifts focus to formulations in turnaround strategy Nutraingredients-usa.com MusclePharm CEO, Ryan Drexler, is relying on the power of branding to help revive the damaged sports-nutrition company. In a sector heavy with marketing spend, the company’s tale is a cautionary one of how a lot can become too much. The publicly traded company, founded in Denver in 2008, reported $166 million in revenue in 2015, but then reported losses of $51 million that same year, and has been pursuing a turnaround since with new CEO Drexler. Read more→ INVESTMENT VMG and Encore Consumer share thoughts on what investors want to know New Hope Network What do investors want to know in three minutes or less? Bill Shen of Encore Consumer Capital and Wayne Wu of VMG Partners share a few numbers you should have at the tip of your tongue in an investor conversation, including financial statements, margin structure and retailer velocity. Read more→ HEALTHY DEFINITION Comments from industry roll in as FDA examines definition of 'healthy' Natural Products INSIDER As FDA examines how to redefine what qualifies as “healthy” on food packages, government officials have plenty to chew on. Comments from the food industry and other stakeholders poured in to FDA this week, recommending changes to the definition of healthy, which has reached its expiration date in view of current science. The current definition says foods such as salmon, avocados and olives cannot be labeled as healthy due to fat restrictions. Read more→ SUPPLY CHAIN Gaia CEO offers insights on traceability in current complex supply chains Nutritional Outlook Recently, several large brands have rolled out traceability initiatives for dietary supplements, recognizing that doing so can boost credibility, brand recognition and profits. But, given the complexities of today’s supply chain, can a company really maintain a grasp on traceability? Ric Scalzo, founder and CEO of Gaia Herbs, offers his insights in this third article in a series on traceability? Read more→ PRODUCT TESTING ConsumerLab tests kelp supplements for iodine content Nutraceuticals World Kelp supplements are promoted as a natural source of iodine, an important mineral for thyroid function, but are they a good alternative to regular iodine supplements? ConsumberLab.com recently tested six kelp supplements sold in the U.S. and Canada and found that half contained approximately twice the amount of iodine listed on their labels. One of the products was also contaminated with the toxic heavy metal arsenic. Given that too much iodine can cause negative effects, the company says consumers should choose products carefully. Read more→ INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Supplement OWL goes live Nutraingredients-usa.com\ The Supplement Owl (Online Wellness Library) has officially gone live with 51 brand names and 2,576 products already in the product-label database. The industry-wide self-regulatory effort was announced a year ago, with the intention of boosting industry transparency. It serves as a resource for regulators, retailers and industry, and can be publicly accessed on the internet. Read more→ RETAIL Whole Foods tries to reignite growth with revised 365 store; Another WFM investor pushes strategic exploration Inc.com, Austin Business Journal Amid the battle with activist investors, Whole Foods Markets has just unveiled a new iteration of its 365-store concept—the pared-down, lower-priced store that caters to a more urban, millennial crowd, which has been key to its recent growth strategy. This week it unveiled its fourth 365 store, in Austin, with a design that incorporates learnings from the first three stores. Meanwhile,in addition to Jana Partners, the New York City-based investment management firm, Neuberger Bermann Group, has also encouraged the board of Whole Foods Markets to evaluate its strategic options. The firm owns 2.4 percent of the retailer's shares. Read coverage: Inside Whole Foods big bet to turn around slowing sales→ Another investor pushes Whole Foods to explore strategic alternatives, report says→ OMEGA-3s NZ omega-3 products meet tough GOED standards; Omega-3s may need weight guidelines Nutraingredients-usa.com. Nutraingredients.com Testing of 47 fish-oil supplements purchased at retail in New Zealand shows that 91 percent met EPA/DHA label claims, according to the strict GOED Voluntary Monograph, while most also met regulatory limits for oxidation.The standard is stricter than most pharmacopeial standards and global regulations. In other omega-3 news, body size and weight may play an important role in the benefits that can be gained from omega-3 supplements, according to a new RCT from The Ohio State University that suggests age-related guidelines for children may cause issues due to differences in body shape. Read coverage: Most NZ fish-oil supplements meet label claims, oxidation levels: GOED analysis→ Do we need weight related guidelines for omega-3, or just to get more in general?→ ASTAXANTHIN New astaxanthin studies fuel product development, segment growth Nutritional Outlook As the global astaxanthin market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2020, scientists are doubling down on research in new health areas. With applications in the anti-aging, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage sectors, astaxanthin has cast a wide net on the natural-ingredients market. All the interest is fueled by an increasing number of new studies. This article provides an overview of the new research. Read more→ GMOs GMO debate should shift from good versus evil to choice; Taiyo gains non-GMO status for Suntheanine; Deerland certifies two products Foodnavigator-usa.com, Nutraingredients-usa.com In some ways, the debate about GMOs in the U.S. has been about good versus evil, but ingredient supplier Cargill wants to shift the discussion to one of choice, a goal that vice president of corporate food safety, quality and regulatory affairs, Mike Robach, says can only be achieved if manufacturers and suppliers start talking to consumers about the benefits GMOs offer. Meanwhile, the pressure to obtain Non-GMO Project Verified status continues to induce dietary supplement suppliers to seek the certification, with one of the latest being Taiyo on its Suntheanine ingredient. Georgia-based Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics also has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for its branded probiotic, DE111, as well as the company's branded prebiotic, PreforPro. Read coverage: How to shift perception of GMOs from good versus evil to simply a choice→ Taiyo gets non-GMO certification on Suntheanine ingredient in effort to boost transparency→ Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics earns non-GMO project verification for two ingredients→ UNPA MEMBER NEWS NuSkin study on anthocyanin-prebiotic blend shows gut-health benefits Nutraingredients-usa.com A combination of anthocyanins and prebiotics may improve the composition of the gut microflora, and reduce bloating and abdominal pain in obese adults, according to a new study conducted by scientists from NuSkin Enterprises and KGK Synergize. The blend caused a decrease in ratio of phylumFirmicutestoBacteroidetes, seen as a marker for obesity. Results were presented at Experimental Biology 2017. Read more→ OmniActive Health affirms GRAS status for zeaxanthin; Lutemax 2020 ingredient found to aid stressNutraingredients-usa.com, Nutraingredients.com An external expert panel has affirmed the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for Morristown, N.J.-based OmniActive Health Technologies’ OmniXan-RS zeaxanthin ingredient. The ingredient is made from premium marigold, and manufactured under a fully integrated supply chain. The ingredient helps bridge a gap for standalone RS-zeaxanthin in the market. In other OmniActive news, researchers at the University of Georgia have found that dietary supplementation with the macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin isomers may reduce psychological stress and improve measures of emotional health. The new LAMA II study supplemented subjects with OmniActive’s ingredient Lutemax 2020. Read coverage: OmniActive self affirms GRAS status of OmniXan-RS→ Lutein, zeaxanthin isomers may reduce stress: RCT data→ ABC welcomes Europharma to Adopt-An-Herb program Nutraceuticals World The American Botanical Council (ABC) welcomes EuroPharma to its growing list of Adopt-An-Herb supporters through its adoption of turmeric (Curcuma longa). By adopting the herb, Europharma helps ABC expand its nonprofit educational mission and keep the unique HerbMedPro database up to date with the latest scientific and clinical research on turmeric. Read more→PET SUPPLEMENTS Growth in pet-supplement sector prompts innovation Natural Products INSIDER Pets are increasingly included in the equation as consumers strive to support their family’s health with nutritious natural foods and supplements for healthy development and a strong immune system. They are buying specialty foods and supplements for these furry family members in record numbers, with global pet-food sales now reaching $70 billion. Two-thirds of these sales take place in the U.S. market, according to analysis by Gfk. Consumers are also turning to supplements to support pets’ healthy joints, shiny coats and digestion. Read more→ RESEARCH Curcumin boosts recovery; Ashwagandha aids cognition; ECGC for gestational diabetes; Gingko protects from toxins; Yeast aids gut; BC30 ups benefits of HMB Nutraingredients.com, Nutraceuticals World, Nutritional Outlook, Nutraingredients-usa.com Dietary supplements formulated with highly bioavailable curcumin may allow for faster recovery after competition-level training, and blunt training-related decreases in performance, says new data presented at Experimental Biology 2017. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements showed that eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha from KSM-66 showed significant improvement in memory, attention, information processing speed, and executive function, as compared to placebo. Supplementation with the green tea compound epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) could improve gestational diabetes outcomes in both mothers and newborn infants, new data published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics suggests. Researchers from the Atomic Energy Authority in Egypt have found that gingko biloba extract helped protect the brain from the toxic effects of aluminium chloride exposure, which has been linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s. A meta-analysis recently published in the World of Gastroenterology strengthens previous conclusions about the capacity of ibSium, a yeast supplement from Lesaffre Human Care, to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal disorder. The muscle and anti-inflammatory benefits of HMB may be enhanced by combining the ingredient with the BC30 probiotic, according to a new study with soldiers from the Israel Defense Force. Read coverage: Curcumin may increase recovery and boost performance during workouts→ KSM-66 may improve memory and cognitive function→ Green tea ECGC supplement backed for gestational diabetes: RCT Study→ Gingko biloba helps protect against the toxic cognitive effects of aluminium chloride→ New meta-analysis confirms yeast supplements efficacy managing gastrointestinal symptoms→ BC30 may enhance muscle benefits of HMB during military training: RCT→ FDA WARNING LETTERS & GUIDANCES Current FDA enforcement actions and guidances Keep up to date on FDA’s current enforcement actions, including general warning letters, recall information and GMP compliance issues, with this link to FDA's website.Read more→ Comments are closed.
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