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Food, Drink, & Dietary Supplements Newsletter 2025 V07

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“For far too long, ingredient manufacturers and sponsors have exploited a loophole that has allowed new ingredients and chemicals, often with unknown safety data, to be introduced into the U.S. food supply without notification to the FDA or the public,” said Secretary Kennedy. “Eliminating this loophole will provide transparency to consumers, help get our nation’s food supply back on track by ensuring that ingredients being introduced into foods are safe, and ultimately Make America Healthy Again.” 

The number of food and beverage class action lawsuits surged in 2024, while the dietary supplement industry faced a steady stream of complaints.

Cod liver oil and vitamins are in the spotlight as strategy to combat the measles outbreak in Texas, but trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry warn against extrapolating misinformation.

CTFO is a direct selling company that sells CBD oils, tinctures, topical creams, capsules, pet products, and other items derived from hemp and designed to promote overall health. The 11 earnings claims and 11 product performance claims at issue were identified by DSSRC through its ongoing, independent monitoring of advertising claims in the direct selling industry.

In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Animal Partisan, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division found that Certified Angus Beef‘s claims that the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program represents “best practices” and “highest standards” are supported. 

Nutrition Business Journal research finds most consumers believe they consume enough fiber, but few do. Find out why GLP-1 agonists might create an opportunity for sales and education.

Bars, cereals address on-trend forms, flavors and functional benefits—to better fit everyday needs

The formula was linked to improved measures of cognitive performance in older adults when taken over a three-month period.

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:

  • The most common requirement of FSMA that food brands fail to achieve.

  • The essential component that brands need to achieve FSMA compliance.

  • The one thing Martin would change to FSMA if she could

Learn more.

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