Study Urges More FDA Oversight of Dietary Items
from The New York Times
More than half of all American adults, or at least 114 million people, use dietary supplements like vitamin pills, diet pills, herbs and energy drinks. But the Food and Drug Administration does not have enough authority to ensure that the products are safe, and it should seek more oversight power, according to a government audit released this week. More
Natural Products Association Comments on New GAO Report on Regulation of Dietary Supplements
from Natural Products Association
Following the release on March 2 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) of a report on the oversight and regulation of dietary supplements, the Natural Products Association (NPA) released the following statement from Executive Director and CEO David Seckman. "The Natural Products Association appreciates having the opportunity to be included in the GAO’s review of dietary supplement regulation, particularly regarding the recent implementation of adverse event reporting and good manufacturing practices," Seckman said. More
Natural MarketPlace Hotels Starting at Just $69
from Natural Products Association
Find the best deals on flights and lodging for the official show of the Natural Products Association, taking place July 9-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, N.V. Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com for the details and free show registration for Nature Products Association member buyers, and distributors. More
Natural Products Day Registration Closes March 9!
from Nature Products Association
The Natural Products Association’s 12th annual Natural Products Day is Tuesday, March 24, in Washington, D.C. It’s the perfect opportunity for industry supporters to advocate for natural products with the legislators who represent you in Congress, particularly the more than 65 new members of Congress. The deadline to register for the event is Monday, March 9. For full details and to register online for the event, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/NPD09.
| Whom Do You Admire? Nominate Them
The nomination period for the 2010 Natural Products Association awards is open until Tuesday, March 31. If you wish to nominate a company, individual, or yourself for one of the awards, download the nominations packet at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/awardnominations and return the submission form and any supporting materials to the association. Nominations are being accepted for the Burton Kallman Scientific Award, the President’s Award, the Rachel Carson Environmental Award, the Statesman/Stateswoman Award, the Industry Champion Award (formerly the Crusader Award), the Clinician Award, and the Socially Responsible Retailer Award. Don’t miss this opportunity to give recognition to the peers you admire for their contributions to the natural products industry. Have any questions? Call (202) 223-0101 ext. 104.
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Obama Begins Health Reform Drive with White House Forum
from Reuters
President Barack Obama takes on health care reform at a White House forum, seeking to design an overhaul of a costly and inefficient system he believes is threatening the U.S. economy. Obama, who has nominated Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as his health secretary, will gather about 120 people representing everyone from doctors and patients to health insurers and lawmakers to discuss how to fix U.S. health care. More
Obama Taps Sebelius, DeParle for Health Posts
from CNN
President Obama announced his choices for two key health care positions this week, tapping Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for health and human services secretary and former Clinton administration official Nancy-Ann DeParle as White House health care czar. As director of the White House Office on Health Reform, DeParle will work with Sebelius as the president's point person coordinating outreach to Congress on the administration's ambitious health care reform agenda. More
FDA Requests Comments on New Section of Export Reform Act
from The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting comments on a new section of the FDA Export Reform & Enhancement Act of 1996 (FDAERA) regarding certificates for regulated pharmaceuticals, biologics, and devices that are legally marketed in the United States, including products that are not legally marketed but are acceptable to the importing country. Comments must be submitted to the FDA by April 2, 2009. More
School Lunches Strained by Recession, Farm Panel Told
from Bloomberg
School-lunch programs will need greater subsidies as more U.S. children qualify for free or reduced-price meals this year because of the recession, education officials told a U.S. Senate panel. "Serving healthy food is not without a cost," Connie Boldt, the school food director in Knoxville, Iowa, said today before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. "My budget is suffering."More
How to Get Green Goods Flying Off the Shelves
from GreenBiz
Major retailers, such as Target, Office Depot and Home Depot, report strong sales in green goods through the recession and studies indicate consumers’ commitment to buying environmentally friendly products has not fallen off. Yet even as green product sales continue to thrive, industry insiders say, retailers need to tweak their message to emphasize quality and value in addition to the environmental attributes. More
Many Middle-Aged and Older Americans are Not Getting Adequate Nutrition
from Medical News Today
Micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C play essential roles in maintaining health. As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in these micronutrients lead to medical problems. More
Social Networks, Suitably Altered, Becoming Workplace Mainstays
from IT Business Edge
It is clear that social networks and related platforms are making an ever-bigger impact in the enterprise. Companies using these approaches, however, should be crystal clear about one thing: Employing blogs, Facebook, Twitter or any of the myriad other social media tools in a business scenario is significantly different than consumer use. More
Sunshine is Just What the Doctor Ordered
from The National
A rash of new studies on vitamins and supplements is raising questions about long-held medical dogma for staying healthy – although scientists and doctors alike admit they are a long way from having a complete picture. A recent study found that vitamin D, most commonly absorbed by the body through exposure to sunlight, appears to be a more powerful antidote to respiratory illnesses than vitamin C, long embraced as a critical foot soldier in the fight against the common cold. More
Broccoli May Help Protect Against Respiratory Conditions Like Asthma
from Science Daily
Here's another reason to eat your broccoli: UCLA researchers report that a naturally occurring compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help protect against respiratory inflammation that causes conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Published in the March edition of the journal Clinical Immunology, the research shows that sulforaphane, a chemical in broccoli, triggers an increase of antioxidant enzymes in the human airway that offers protection against the onslaught of free radicals that we breathe in every day in polluted air, pollen, diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke. More
Growing Excitement, Expectations for Green Jobs Corps
from CNN
Across the country, people like Bryer are looking to the renewable energy sector in hopes its "green-collar jobs" will offer them stability in this shaky economy. Some are signing up for community college or apprenticeship programs that train students to be wind turbine mechanics, solar panel installers, fuel-cell engineers or energy efficiency experts. More
Ultimate in 'Green' Energy: Plants Inspire New Generation of Solar Cells
from Science Daily
The ability of plants to turn sunlight into energy through photosynthesis has been successfully mimicked by scientists at the University of Southampton to produce a new generation of solar cells. More
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It’s Organic, but Does That Mean It’s Safer?
from The New York Times
Most of the chicken, fruit and vegetables in Ellen Devlin-Sample’s kitchen are organic. She thinks those foods taste better than their conventional counterparts. And she hopes they are healthier for her children. Lately, though, she is not so sure. The national outbreak of salmonella in products with peanuts has been particularly unsettling for shoppers like her who think organic food is safer. More
Eat Your Vegetables: For Kids, it Means Fries
from USA Today
Kids aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables, and when they do consume produce, they are more likely to eat french fries than nutrient-rich dark green or orange vegetables, a study shows. That won't surprise parents who have been trying to tempt their kids with better diets for years. More
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Product Showcase: Nature’s Dog by Canus
Goat’s milk is a natural solution for our canine companions too. That’s why Canus created Nature’s Dog all-natural dog products. The new line of products includes a goat’s milk shampoo and soap bar, alcohol free goat’s milk wipes and all-natural health treats rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Go to www.canusgoatsmilk.com.
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Product Showcase: ProDHA
Nordic Naturals ProDHA is an excellent way to ensure adequate intake of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain, visual, and nervous system function. ProDHA is encapsulated in small, easy-to-swallow, 500 mg soft gels, and provides 50% DHA and 10% EPA. Perfect for adults and children over 7 years of age, and for pregnant and nursing women, ProDHA is available in both unflavored soft gels and great-tasting, natural strawberry-flavored soft gels, while providing the same industry-leading purity and freshness as all Nordic Naturals products. Visit www.nordicnaturals.com.
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Service Showcase: 3LINX - Bi-Coastal Order Fulfillment Solution
3LINX provides reliable and cost-saving order fulfillment (pick/pack/ship) and logistics services to manufacturers and retailers in the natural products industry. Our bi-coastal distribution centers located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada, ship orders later at significant freight savings, all with real-time visibility online. Call 610.391.3100 or visit 3LINX.COM for a no obligation analysis.
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