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FDA Launches New Directory of Ingredients Used in Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements

Photo of Laura MacherelliPhoto of Daniel KaufmanPhoto of Marc WagnerBy Laura Macherelli, Daniel Kaufman and Marc Wagner on Posted in FDA
FDAOn March 6, the FDA announced the launch of its new “Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory.” According to the FDA, the directory is “a one-stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages.” It will allow users to search for information on ingredients in dietary supplements and quickly find links to agency … Continue Reading

NDI Letter Shows CBD’s Position Unchanged at FDA

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of John P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in Advertising, CBD, FDA
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) at the federal level, but in the nearly three years since then, little has changed from the perspective of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). From the start, FDA’s regulatory position has been complicated by CBD’s previous approval as the active ingredient in the prescription drug … Continue Reading

Supplement Sellers Beware

Photo of Randal M. ShaheenPhoto of John P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in Dietary Supplements, FDA
Recognizing the rapid growth and penetration of dietary supplements into all demographics of American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is viewing at least some dietary supplements as belonging to “the Wild West,” and intends to be Wyatt Earp. Or supplements are the Wild Wild West and the FDA is Will Smith, if that’s … Continue Reading
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