Business
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Regulation and Legislation
GAO: Supplements and drugs from China lack regulatory oversight
November 8, 2010Many fish oil supplements come from China, and two leading supplement trade organizations are considering asking their members to provide country-of-origin labeling on their fish oil products.
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Natural Products Expo East and West recently won awards for green trade show initiatives, as well as green design and marketing.
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ConditionsIngredientsRegulation and LegislationSpecialtySupplements
Updated FDA alert: Look out for tainted supplements and functional products
October 29, 2010Agency issues warning to retailers and distributors about tainted products in the sexual enhancement, weight loss, bodybuilding and diabetes categories.
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A day in the life at Organic Summit 2010
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BusinessOrganicRegulation and Legislation
FTC complaint charges deceptive advertising by POM
October 13, 2010As part of its ongoing efforts to uncover over-hyped health claims in food advertising, the Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint charging the makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements with making false and unsubstantiated claims that their products will prevent or treat heart disease, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction.
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Want to get the most for your organic dollars? Five tips for buying the best picks, straight from an organic program manager.
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With the rise of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)—particularly soy, corn, and tomatoes—here’s how to know what
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Natural beautyRegulation and Legislation
Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 could eliminate toxins in cosmetics
August 10, 2010If passed, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 could make many beauty products a whole lot safer—and give you the chance to make a smart choice.
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Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastic containers and metal-can linings, has been linked to various health