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news April 18, 2022

CHPA Chat: Dietary Supplement Claims and Class Action Lawsuits

Episode Summary On this episode of CHPA Chat, we’re talking about the booming business of dietary supplements, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But class action lawsuits are also on the rise. In today’s episode, we’re discussing this real risk to companies and what they can do to get ready. Listen Here: https://chpa.org/news/2022/04/chpa-chat-dietary-supplement-claims-and-class-action-lawsuits […]

news April 8, 2022

District court ruling reaffirms precedence of federal law on structure/function claims

“While companies should rejoice that this may discourage some new class action filings, they should not take this as a meaning they do not need to have substantiation for all express and implied structure/function and other claims for their products…” –Jennifer Adams Read the full article here: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/04/08/district-court-ruling-reaffirms-precedence-of-federal-law-on-structure-function-claims#

news April 7, 2022

In The Sauce Podcast, Talking Trademarks with Amanda Roach

For anyone thinking about bringing new brands and products into the world, listen to this episode where Amanda Roach talks all about trademarks, including: the process, best practices & how to protect your brand from copycats. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-sauce/id1391775893?i=1000555978496

news April 4, 2022

Advertisers of supplements face outright ban under proposed FTC settlement

Josh Long | Apr 04, 2022 For the first time ever in a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission, advertisers of dietary supplements would be barred from the industry under a proposed settlement. A consent agreement, which is currently subject to public comment, is the culmination of several FTC actions targeting Health Research Laboratories […]

news March 21, 2022

Your Food May Not Contain What You Think It Does!

Is it really “natural” food? (hint, there is NO definition from the FDA) Does it really have fruit in it, or just “flavoring?” How much beef in a “beef,”   fast food item is “reasonable?” What if the package is half empty whey you buy it? What if it is baby food and contains dangerous […]

news March 18, 2022

IP Industry Update: 2022 Beijing Olympics and Robin Williams

In this post, our contributors will check in on two timely IP cases, and discuss the implications of these cases for arts and entertainment law. Marderosian v. Comcast A California-based folk band has filed a copyright infringement suit for the unauthorized use of one of their recordings during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Brothers, Robert and […]

news March 17, 2022

Stress: What can you claim on a product label? 

According to the 2021 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, 16% of dietary supplement users said they turned to supplements for mental health support (e.g. anxiety, depression, stress management),…   Read the full article here: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/03/17/stress-what-can-you-claim-on-a-product-label#

news March 3, 2022

Women’s History Month: Andrea Wong uses science to improve supplement industry

Rend Al-Mondhiry, partner, Amin Talati Wasserman, highlights Andrea Wong, SVP, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN, for translating quality science into real-world industry action that improves consumer health. Rend Al-Mondhiry | Mar 03, 2022 Editor’s note: To celebrate Women’s History Month, Natural Products Insider is serving as a platform for women in the natural products industry […]

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Ivan Wasserman Quoted in “FDA Shakeup: Makary Steps Down, Diamantas Steps Up”

In its coverage of the leadership shakeup at FDA and the appointment of a new commissioner, NutraIngredients turned to Ivan Wasserman for comment.

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