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New legislation poses threat to DSHEA
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Sen. John McCain's proposed legislation would amend DSHEA to give the FDA additional powers over retailers and suppliers in the dietary supplements industry. More

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FDA inspections are coming: prepare with NPA's GMP seminar
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Dietary supplement companies — do you understand the requirements of the FDA GMPs and are you ready for a visit from the FDA? The agency has significantly increased its GMP inspections of dietary supplement companies and you could be targeted. Register today for the Natural Products Association's advanced course on the FDA good manufacturing practices for dietary supplements. The first 2010 GMP seminar will be offered at Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., March 11 -12. Contact Vicki Whitsitt for more information at (800) 966-6632, ext. 243 or at vwhitsitt@npainfo.org. More


NPA's comments to the FDA regarding liquid dietary supplements
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Whenever legislation is proposed that will affect the natural products industry, the Natural Products Association files comments on behalf of the industry with the appropriate agency. Read the latest comments submitted to the Food and Drug Administration regarding factors that distinguish liquid dietary supplements from beverages; considerations regarding novel ingredients; and labeling for beverages and other conventional foods. More


Book hotel and travel early for the best rates at Natural MarketPlace
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Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com/travel to view and lock in your reservation at some of the best hotels in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Hilton and Wynn Las Vegas not only offer great prices but have endless amenities and every convenience that the city of lights has to offer. Book all of your hotel and travel needs in one easy place, with special negotiated rates just for Natural MarketPlace show participants. Visit www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com for more details and to register today for the official trade show of the Natural Products Association! More


Book your hotel room today for Natural Products Day, March 23 in Washington, D.C.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 is your day to be seen and heard on Capitol Hill. Join your colleagues and industry advocates in Washington, D.C. for the Natural Products Association's 13th annual Natural Products Day, an effective way to connect with those who represent you in the U.S. Congress. NPA has arranged a special event rate with this year's host hotel, The Fairfax at Embassy Row, located in the heart of the city. Call the hotel and book your room by Thursday, February 25, 2010 to enjoy the deeply discounted group rate. More



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FDA requests $4.03 billion to transform food safety system, invest in medical product safety, regulatory science
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting $4.03 billion to promote and protect public health as part of the President's fiscal year 2011 budget – a 23 percent increase over the agency's current $3.28 billion budget. The FY 2011 request, which covers the period of Oct. 1, 2010, through Sept. 30, 2011, includes increases of $146 million in budget authority and $601 million in industry user fees. More


HHS secretary and surgeon general join first lady to announce plans to combat overweight and Ooesity and support healthy choices
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First Lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced plans today to help Americans lead healthier lives through better nutrition, regular physical activity, and by encouraging communities to support healthy choices. At a YMCA in Alexandria, Va., they talked directly with national and local leaders, parents and health professionals about reducing overweight and obesity in adults and children. More


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Kids' use of alternative therapies often mimics parents'
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Almost 12 percent of children and adolescents in the United States use complementary or alternative medicines, known as CAM, according to Harvard Medical School researchers. More


A push for 'ethical innovation'
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Last month, an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, academics, and nonprofit executives gathered at Chapman University's Argyros School of Business and Economics to explore the intersection of innovation and humanity. Entrepreneur and former agricultural business executive Glenn Llopis, 43, of Irvine, Calif., organized the first summit as an outgrowth of a think tank he founded last year, the Center for Innovation and Humanity.  More


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A study finds mental benefit of fish oil
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Fish oil pills may be able to spare some young people with signs of mental illness from a progression into fully developed schizophrenia, according to a preliminary study of 81 patients in Austria. The study adds to evidence suggesting that severe mental illness may be prevented with intervention. The researchers are starting a larger study in eight cities, hoping to replicate the findings, which appear in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. More



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States struggling with EPA rules
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States are slashing funds for environmental programs, threatening their ability to meet federal standards for clean air and water. All but two states, Montana and North Dakota, have made significant cuts to initiatives ranging from toxic waste cleanup to sewage treatment, says Steve Brown, executive director for Environmental Council of the States, which unites state agencies. The budget crunch is so severe that some states are struggling to implement and enforce new rules set by the Environmental Protection Agency. More



To Your Health



Consumer Reports urges safety standards for leafy greens
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Consumer Reports released the results of a series of tests conducted on packaged leafy greens. The tests revealed high levels of "indicator organisms" — bacteria that don't tend to make people sick, but are common indicators of poor sanitation. More


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