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NPA’s Fabricant on NMN, 25-(OH)D, NDIs, and more

31-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

While uncertainty continues around NMN, FDA should make it clear to commercial platforms that they haven’t made a final decision on the ingredient and that it should be still available to consumers, says Daniel Fabricant, President & CEO of the Natural...

Stakeholders go to bat over controversial ingredient titanium dioxide

13-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Less than a year ago, FDA told FoodNavigator-USA that it considers TiO2 to be safe, citing available studies that do not demonstrate safety concerns connected to the use of TiO2 as a color additive.

NPA submits Citizen Petition on labeling of mushrooms & mycelia

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is seeking clarity on the labeling of fungi ingredients in dietary supplements, with a Citizen Petition requesting FDA to incorporate aspects of guidance from the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).

FDA rejects Congressional calls for public hearing on NMN

20-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The FDA has declined a request from South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan for a public hearing on NMN – nicotinamide mononucleotide – in dietary supplements.

FDA proposes relocation of Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, industry reacts

06-Jul-2023 By Asia Sherman

The dietary supplement industry is expressing concern over a proposed update to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reorganization that would relocate the current Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) to a new office under its “Risk Management...

Industry win: Colo. bill restricting dietary supplements for minors amended

24-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Stakeholders worked with the sponsor and supporters of the bill to remove supplements from the equation.

New York seeks to restrict weight management supplements again

21-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The Empire State is the latest to introduce legislation aimed at restricting access to weight management supplements, joining Maryland, California, New York, Colorado and elsewhere.

‘Here we go again’: NPA and ANH file Citizen’s Petition with FDA for NMN relief

07-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new Citizen’s Petition is requesting the FDA reevaluate the status of NMN or exercise Enforcement Discretion on the Drug Exclusion Clause for the ingredient.

FDA commissioners calls for supplements listing, wider regulatory changes

01-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, has stated his hope for an “an improved framework to appropriately regulate dietary supplements”, including product listing.

Guest Article: NPA Chief on 2022’s industry sagas and what these mean for 2023

20-Dec-2022 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD. President & CEO, the Natural Products Association (NPA)

As social creatures were often reluctant to pick sides. It feels personal that we’re picking one person or group of people over another. However, for our industry, the reality is that there are divisive issues.

NPA withdraws FDA lawsuit following final NAC guidance, marketplace stabilization

02-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has dismissed its case against the US Food & Drug Administration following the Agency’s issuance of a final guidance for N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC).

ASEAN report highlights public-private cooperation, opens new doors for industry

02-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new report by an international dietary supplement trade group shows industry and government are taking unprecedented steps to work together.

Clean Label Project goes into defense mode after business model questioned

12-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Clean Label Project, a group that says it is on a “mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling,” is being called out for what some allege is a lack of the very transparency they promote.

Navigating PPP loans: Natural products industry weighs in

12-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new survey out by the Natural Products Association (NPA) zeros in on the natural products industry and offers some insight into what the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process entails.

NutraCast Podcast: Mark LeDoux on industry opportunities, setbacks & FDA shortcomings

01-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

On this episode, we talked with Mark LeDoux, founder, CEO and board chairman of Natural Alternatives International as well as the chairman of the Board of the Natural Products Association.

Researchers highlight need for more responsible CBD labeling

26-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The increasing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) only underscores the need for accurate and informative labeling of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products, according to researchers.

Industry stakeholders lay out safety, regulatory challenges

23-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently held a webinar on political and legislative insights. At the forefront — the expansion of health savings accounts, new dietary new dietary ingredient enforcement, DSHEA, accurate labels, and Cannabidiol...

Senate confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as new FDA commissioner

13-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The cancer specialist from Houston takes the helm amidst a full-blown vaping crisis.

Guest article

NPA review of 2019: CBD Goes Mainstream

13-Dec-2019 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, CEO and President of the Natural Products Association (NPA)

2019 will be remembered as the year Cannabidiol (CBD) hit the American mainstream. From Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream to pet food and hand lotions to vape pens, CBD is everywhere we look. Which is why it is easy to understand why the majority of Americans...

Lawmakers ask IRS to expand health savings accounts to include nutritional supplements

25-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The bipartisan effort is picking up steam as more senators join the cost-reducing effort.

Consumer advocacy group presses FDA to take enforcement against smoking-cessation drugs sold as supplements

25-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) sent a letter to the FDA yesterday, asking the agency to take enforcement action against 15 companies selling products as dietary supplements to help smokers quit.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Natural Products Association gets 29 new members in second and third quarters of 2018

13-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ingredient suppliers, dietary supplement companies, and topical beauty product companies comprise the roster of NPA’s newest members.

ODIs, kratom, CBD, SSCI and more: NPA reviews ‘exciting’ 2017

19-Dec-2017 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, CEO & President, Natural Products Association

This year wasn’t a time to take in a play or go about things leisurely, outside of the beltway there may appear to be gridlock due to congress but a new Administration set the tone early in 2017, putting forth some great opportunities for the natural...

‘A useful regulatory guidepost’: NPA publishes book listing pre-DSHEA ingredients

08-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has released a book compiling a list of pre-DSHEA (old) dietary ingredients to provide a “useful regulatory guidepost” for industry and regulators.

NPA takes breakaway organization to task over trademark issue

01-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has sent a letter to breakaway organization SENPA demanding it stop using a logo that NPA claims infringes on its trademarks.

Natural Products Day: NPA discusses HSA/FSA, NDIs, FTC, WIC program and more with legislators

30-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Over 100 industry stakeholders from 25 key states took to Capitol Hill to discuss a range of issues, ranging from the inclusion of dietary supplement in HSA/FSA, the regulation of new dietary ingredients (NDIs), and over-reach by the Federal Trade Commission...

2017 NPA Awards open for nomination

19-Jan-2017

The Natural Products Association is now accepting nominations for the 24th Annual NPA Awards. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017.

NPA chief recounts actions on vinpocetine, Puerto Rico regs and other challenges

23-Dec-2016 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, executive director and CEO, Natural Products Association

NPA chief Dan Fabricant recounts his association's efforts on behalf of industry in 2016.

NPA urges FDA to back off in applying food additive standards

14-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has urged FDA to cease its attempt to apply  food additive standards to dietary ingredients. To do so would create an undue burden on small business, many of which are represented by NPA.

Rep. Ryan Zinke, Rep. Matt Salmon & Jeff Novitzky among NPA Award honorees

16-Sep-2016

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the winners of its annual NPA Awards for outstanding individuals and businesses that have made valuable contributions to the success of the natural products industry.

Learning from others’ mistakes: NPA launches warning letter database

27-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the launch of its warning letter database, giving access to data on GMP violations, technical adulteration, and labeling infringements.

Fabricant says NPA will overhaul bylaws as a result of lawsuits

03-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association will change some bylaws as a result of its current legal issues, CEO Dan Fabricant told reporters in a conference call yesterday. Fabricant said he is confident the two lawsuits the group is involved in will resolved in...

Five questions for the FDA’s new Office of Dietary Supplements, increasing State actions, and key preparations for an election year: NPA’s Fabricant looks ahead to 2016

15-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association enters its 80th year as the premier organization dedicated solely to the natural products industry in 2016.  For those 80- years, our top priority has been and always will be enhancing, expanding and protecting our members’...

Grassroots victories, transparency, GMPs, and more: NPA’s Fabricant looks back on 2015

18-Dec-2015 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, Executive Director and CEO of the Natural Products Association

Heading into 2015 I was optimistic about our industry’s ability to win political victories and expand the effectiveness of its grassroots operations. My thinking turned out to be spot on, as we certainly had our work cut out for us this year. 

Bob Ullman, Stuart Pape, & Tieraona Low Dog among NPA Award honorees

10-Sep-2015

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the winners of its annual NPA Awards for outstanding individuals and businesses that have made valuable contributions to the success of the natural products industry.

NPA and UL team up on GMP certification: ‘We have a perception problem; here’s an answer and it’s an answer that lasts,’ says Fabricant

06-Mar-2015 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and UL have announced a new partnership to certify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for dietary supplement makers. 

Natural Products Association names new Senior Vice President of Member Services

29-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Adam Finney has re-joined the Natural Products Association (NPA) as its Senior Vice President of Member Services.

Breaking news

Dr Corey Hilmas joins NPA as senior VP of scientific and regulatory affairs

03-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Corey Hilmas, MD, PhD, is the latest high profile recruit to the Natural Products Association, bringing ‘an unprecedented scientific perspective and regulatory expertise’ following two years as the FDA chief of dietary supplement regulation implementation.

Devon Powell joins NPA as Sr VP of member services and COO

12-May-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Changes at the top of the Natural Products Association continue with the appointment of seasoned industry executive Devon Powell as its new Sr VP of member services and COO.

Fabricant leaves FDA, replaces Shaw as head of NPA

08-Apr-2014 By Hank Schultz in Washington, DC

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced this morning that Daniel Fabricant, PhD, will succeed John Shaw as chief executive officer of the organization effective immediately.  Shaw had tendered his resignation several days ago, the organization...

Guest article

Defining ‘natural’ is a priority for NPA in 2014

18-Dec-2013 By John Shaw, Executive Director and CEO, Natural Products Association

At the Natural Products Association, we are constantly working toward our mission of ensuring consumers have access to healthy products that will improve their well-being and longevity, and that the dedicated and passionate individuals who make and sell...

NPA launches Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund

15-Nov-2012

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has launched an industry effort to help those directly affected by Hurricane Sandy.

NPA seeks new boss following departure of John Gay

22-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

John Gay has left the Natural Products Association (NPA) after two years at the helm as executive director and chief executive.

NPA sets March 27 Day for 15th Annual Natural Products Day in D.C.

14-Dec-2011

Members of the Natural Products Association (NPA) will take to Capitol Hill on March 27, 2012 to meet members of Congress, as NPA takes its annual Natural Products Day into its 15th year.

NPA selects Mark LeDoux as ComPLI Committee Chairman

29-Sep-2011

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has named Mark LeDoux as its new chairman of NPA’s Committee for Product and Label Integrity (ComPLI).

NutraJobs – People on the move

03-Feb-2011

NutraIngredients-USA presents a round up of movements in the nutra sector, including changes at NPA, CRN, and BI Nutraceuticals.

NPA warns industry to be alert following mid-terms

03-Nov-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has warned the industry to stay alert for “lame duck” sessions, following yesterday’s mid-term elections.

Industry rallies against more FTC authority

24-May-2010 By Lorraine Heller

The US dietary supplement industry is renewing campaigning efforts against a bill that could tighten legislation of their products by expanding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) enforcement authority.

Hatch, Harkin and co. win NPA champion awards

25-Mar-2010 By staff reporter

Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and Michael B. Enzi (R-WY) along with House of Representative members, Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Jared Polis (D-CO) have been named industry champions at the 13th NPA Natural Products...

Natrol gains cGMP certification from NPA

13-Nov-2009

Nutritional products maker Natrol has been certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certification Program.