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Welcome Federal Focus!
The Natural Products Association is pleased to introduce its newest communications and information channel, Federal Focus. Federal Focus offers a summary of
federal legislative, regulatory, and agency news and events that affect the industry. Beginning this week, association members will receive Federal Focus each month. NPA members also now receive Science Matters, a monthly digest of science and research innovations focused on all aspects of the natural products industry. Along with our weekly Natural News Update, these publications present a wider snapshot of what is going on in the industry, and provide a better way
to share the information with others in your office or store.
Because e-mail is more cost-effective and efficient, Federal Focus is only delivered electronically. If someone in your office or store would benefit from receiving Federal Focus, simply forward this mail to them, or direct them to the subscription link at the end of the publication. There is no charge to subscribe.
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FDA, FTC
issue joint warning letter to Web site offering fraudulent H1N1 flu supplements
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On Oct. 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint warning letter to a Web site marketing fraudulent supplements that claim to help prevent the spread of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The warning letter, the first to be issued jointly by the agencies, advises the owners of the site that they must discontinue the fraudulent marketing of their product or face legal action.
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Time is running out - register today for the last NPA GMP seminar in 2009
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Are you ready for a visit
from FDA? FDA promises a significant increase in GMP inspections in 2009 and if your company has more than 20 employees, your company could be one of them! An Advanced Course on the FDA GMPs for Dietary Supplements will be offered at SupplySide West in Las Vegas in November. As the leader in dietary supplement GMPs, having launched the industry's first GMP third-party certification program in 1999, and providing GMP education to over 800 companies for more than 10 years, NPA is uniquely
qualified and presents an outstanding program. You won’t find another GMP course like ours! More
FDA chief calls for stronger food safety bill
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A bill to overhaul the food safety system needs to be stronger and incorporate more funding, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg told a Senate committee hearing on Thursday. More
USDA to hold public meetings on interstate meat, poultry products shipment
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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is holding two public meetings on proposed regulations to implement a new program
under which State-inspected establishments with 25 or fewer employees will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce. More
FDA studying recordkeeping requirements for food,
cosmetics containing cattle material
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting comments on the information collection requirements of FDA's regulations that require records on FDA-regulated human food, including dietary supplements, and cosmetics that are manufactured from, processed with, or otherwise contain, material derived from cattle. Written or electronic comments on the collection of information must
be submitted by Dec. 22, 2009. More
Guidance for industry: Letter regarding point of purchase food labeling
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Point of purchase labeling
including Front of Package (FOP) labeling is voluntary information that is intended to convey to consumers the nutritional attributes of a food. Point of purchase labeling often includes symbols that are typically linked to a set of nutritional criteria developed by food manufacturers, grocery stores, trade organizations, and health organizations. More
Mississippi: Sodas likely source of new 'sin' tax
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Even leading Democrats in the Mississippi Legislature, such as Rep.
Cecil Brown, D-Jackson, take a look at the current stagnant economy and admit that there's "no stomach" at the Capitol for any general tax increases in 2010.But with the state's revenue situation in dire circumstances and deep state budget cuts already anticipated, it's likely that some fee increases may well come down the pike and it's also likely that some new "sin" taxes could be explored. The most likely target for any new "sin" taxes in Mississippi will be the lowly soda. More
New York: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Oct. 25-31, 2009
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Lead is a major environmental threat for children in New York
State. Lead is especially dangerous for young children, where it can cause problems with a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. Lead can also harm babies before they are born. To raise the public's awareness of childhood lead poisoning, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week will be observed from Oct. 25 – 31, 2009. More
Ohio: Heated debate over Ohio Issue 2
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Ohio Issue 2 proposes to amend Ohio's constitution to create a 13 person, appointed board that will set standards for livestock and poultry care. The Ohio Farm Bureau says the board will take into account things such as food safety, local availability and affordability of food, animal health and best farm management practices. Supporters say all standards
setting meetings will be open to the public. More
6 million U.S. kids lack enough vitamin D
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While the optimal amount of
vitamin D is still subject to debate, a new study finds one thing is sure: over 6 million American children are getting too little of this essential nutrient. More
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