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Marty Makary, Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed by Senate for HHS Roles Amid HHS Layoffs

Just before HHS announced plans to fire 10,000 employees, Makary was confirmed to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while Bhattacharya was confirmed as NIH director.

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West Virginia Law Bans Artificial Food Dyes, Preservatives

Legislation prohibits seven food additives from school nutrition programs beginning Aug. 1, 2025, and from all foods and drugs as of 2028.

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GRAS in the Crosshairs: Kennedy Directs FDA to Explore Eliminating Self-Affirmed GRAS Pathway

HHS also said it is committed to working with Congress to explore ways legislation can ‘completely close the GRAS loophole.’

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CRN Schedules 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ Advocacy Event for June 11

Association members will meet with Congress and staff to discuss policy priorities for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.  

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Creatine Supplements Are ‘Safe,’ ‘Beneficial,’ and Shouldn’t Be Restricted: ISSN

The International Society of Sports Nutrition is pushing back against legislation seeking to place age restrictions on muscle-building and weight loss supplements.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary, Industry Associations Respond

The Senate narrowly voted 52 to 48, largely along party lines, to place him at the helm of the nation’s health agencies.

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AIDP Achieves Health Canada Product License for Enzyme Ingredient

Actazin, an enzyme sourced from green kiwi fruit, was approved by the Canadian health authority with 14 authorized claims related to digestive health.

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Organic & Natural Health Association Endorses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary

The present healthcare system doesn’t account for the benefits of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle, stated Karen Howard, CEO and executive director.

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Non-GMO Project Launches Verification for Non-Ultraprocessed Foods

The Non-UPF Verified program will launch with its pilot phase in spring 2025.

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Natural Products Association to Hold Annual Fly-in Day on May 8 to Lobby 119th Congress

National advocacy conference allows stakeholders across the supply chain to meet directly with their members of Congress to discuss public policy impacting the industry.

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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Label Rule For Saturated Fat, Sodium, Added Sugar Content at a Glance

The new rule aims to make it easier for consumers to see if a product has “low,” “medium,” or “high” concentrations of these nutrients.

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FDA to Revoke Authorization for Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs

The dye was shown to cause cancer in male rats, via a hormonal mechanism that doesn’t take place in humans, the agency said.

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Bills to Age-Restrict Weight Loss/Muscle Building Supplement Sales Introduced in Three States

Texas, Virginia, and New Hampshire are the latest states with bans on the sales of certain supplements to minors on the docket.

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FDA Updates Rule Regarding ‘Healthy’ Claim, to ‘Simplify Consumer Choice’

All products must contain a certain amount of fruit, vegetables, protein foods, dairy, or grains outlined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Publishes 2025-2030 Report

The report expands on recommendations for specific ages and life stages, but makes no mention of dietary supplements.