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Food, Drink, & Dietary Supplements Newsletter 2025 V09
In the News
Regulatory Updates
Trends, Research
and Innovation
The U.S. FDA announced it granted three new color additive petitions - Galdieria extract blue, Butterfly pea flower extract, and Calcium phosphate that will expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food.
The FDA announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other medical products intended for American consumers and patients.
The agency is launching a stronger, more systematic review process for food chemicals already on the market—especially those that concern consumers most.
​The National Advertising Division recommended Olé Mexican Foods discontinue challenged claims for La Banderita Flour Tortillas. NAD recommended that Olé discontinue any re-posting or restating of the unsupported sodium content claim and the sodium daily value declared in its advertising,
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division found certain claims for Amazentis SA's Mitopure Cellular Nutrition supported but recommended other cellular performance and muscle function claims be modified or discontinued.
The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) of BBB National Programs recommended that LiveGood, Inc. USA modify or discontinue certain earnings and health-related product performance claims shared by salesforce members across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
The supplement industry has survived economic downturns including the dot-com bubble, the aftermath of 9/11, and the 2008 recession.
Consumers cling to comfort, nostalgia and value in a world filled with uncertainty and conflict.
FSMA Basics Not So Basic for Food Brands – Podcast
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FSMA swept in much-needed food safety regulations for U.S. brands, but many companies continue to struggle with foreign import requirements. In this podcast, Rae Martin, president of Continuum Partner Consulting interviewed by Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief at Natural Product Insider® discussed:
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The most common requirement of FSMA that food brands fail to achieve.
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The essential component that brands need to achieve FSMA compliance.
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The one thing Martin would change to FSMA if she could
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