Special Report: Industry responds to Prop 65 fish oil lawsuit

Eight makers of fish oil supplements were recently named in a California lawsuit for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contamination levels allegedly above the "safe harbor" limits set for human PCB intake as determined by California Proposition 65.

McCain withdraws support for his own bill

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has rescinded his support for the Dietary Supplement Safety Act.

March madness

I do hope that the industry will take a deep breath and realise that it may be up to the industry itself to help FDA flush out the fakers from the true movers and shakers.

Botanical research a forgotten priority

AHPA's Steven Dentali defends botanicals against recent negative reviews.

PureCircle, Imperial venture creates turnkey solution for formulators

PureCircle Ltd. and Imperial Sugar Company announced the launch of a new venture that could take the mystery out of stevia for product formulators.

Organic pasture rules defined, finally

The USDA released the final ruling on pasture requirements for organic certification.

Soleo Organics sponsors around the world yachtswoman Abby Sunderland

When 16-year old Abby Sunderland sets sail on a planned 175-day voyage around the globe, Skin Elements USA will be protecting her skin from sun damage.

McCain's bill redundant, lawyers say

Now that the industry's legal experts have had a chance to scrutinize the language, the question has become, "Is this about tighter regulations for legitimate companies or closing loopholes used by criminals?"

Proposed bill would modify supplement regs, alter DSHEA, Food Drug & Cosmetic Act

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to add stringent guidelines for dietary supplements as part of a new bill called the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010.

Industry helps Olympians reach swifter, higher, stronger goals

Forget Tiger. It still makes sense to hitch your promotional wagon to a star. FI editor Kimberly Stewart follows the fortunes of Winter Olympic athletes sponsored by natural products companies.

Masquerading for profit

After many years of speculation about athletes like McGwire, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) took a stand at a news conference in December regarding the sale of drugs masquerading as supplements.

Fish oil, not H2O, may flow in the fountain of youth

Fish oil may be a key to longer life.</

5-HTP ingredient price surge causes product manufacturers to cut back

The price of 5-HTP has risen nearly 10 timess within the past year, prompting product manufacturers to cut finished product production.

Konjac fibre reaches mainstream recognition

A recent story in the Wall Street Journal mentions how a bowl of noodles made from glucomannon "can help you lose weight by keeping you full longer."

Dairy plant shut down and arrests for new melamine cover up

The Shanghai Panda Dairy Company was shut down the last week of 2009, almost a year to the day that inspectors discovered melamine tainted-milk products in late Dec. 2008.

Bonsoy soy milk recall goes global

The bonsoy soy milk recall, originally affecting Japan, Australia and New Zealand, has spread to Singapore, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Anti-Doping agency takes aim at DSHEA

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is taking a stand on illegal steroids.

Auld Lang Syne to Double Ought Nine

You've heard more than enough bad news — slumping economy, layoffs, flat is the new up. I can go on, but I would rather focus on the good news.

Top 10 for 2010

FI editors dig in to the trends, ingredients and formulation concepts to emerge in what's got to be a better year ahead (and that is trend #11 right there).

Top downloads from the ADA include Omega-3s and functional foods

The American Dietetic Association released its top list of downloaded articles for 2009