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Below is a curated list of recent updates and events from within the UNPA Membership, as well as from the industry we serve. Click on a category above to quickly navigate through the many updates. These updates are often highlighted in our bi-weekly Newsletter, the UNPA Digest, which is an exclusive service provided to all active UNPA Members and MOU Partners. To learn more about becoming a member, or how to get your updates featured here, email kira@unpa.com.
Dec 4, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNPA Partners with Clean Label Project to Provide Necessary Education & Training for the Dietary Supplement Industry Around AB 899
Nov 20, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Naturally Network Joins UNPA as Newest MOU Partner November 20, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT: The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), a leading
Nov 7, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNPA Honors Late Dr. Muhammed Majeed & Shaheen Majeed at SupplySide West November 7, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT: The United Natural Products
Oct 23, 2024
At Supply Side West, Sirio to Debut New Melatonin-free Sleep Gummies, Among Other Natural Wellness Solutions Company’s Melatonin-Free Sleep Gummies offer attractive alternative
Aug 19, 2024
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nutraland USA, Inc., a pioneer in innovative, plant-based nutritional solutions, today announced an exclusive partnership with Biowell NutriScience Corp.,
Jul 30, 2024
July 30, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT: The United Natural Products Alliance, a leading trade association for the dietary supplement industry, has joined
Jun 24, 2024
The DSHEA at 30 Summit was held on June 10, which NutraIngredients-USA hosted in association with the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA). UNPA
Jun 6, 2024
We had a fascinating visit to TCI Biotech‘s facility in American Fork, Utah. And WOW, what a place! “I was truly impressed by
Apr 17, 2024
Our friends at Jigsaw Health are at it again with their incredible videos and excitement for the little things…like Pickleball. “If we absolutely
Apr 11, 2024
Loren Israelsen visits with Mike Kauffman, President of Facilities Consulting NW, and discusses the importance of facility design in achieving GMP compliance. Mike
Apr 8, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance on the submission of new dietary ingredient notification (NDIN) master files. The
Apr 2, 2024
Loren urges the FDA to “move along as quickly as they can” to finalize any outstanding sections of the New Dietary Ingredient guidance.
Mar 28, 2024
UNPA Welcomes New Members March 28, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT: UNPA, a leading trade organization for respected dietary supplement and natural health companies,
Mar 26, 2024
“We are deeply honored to have a company of Stratum Nutrition’s reputation and integrity join UNPA,” shared Loren Israelsen, Founder & President of
Mar 26, 2024
Sen. Durbin sent letters to Loren Israelsen, the president and founder of the United Natural Products Alliance in Salt Lake City; Michael McGuffin
Mar 19, 2024
Our friend Elan Sudberg uncovers insights on health nutrition and analytical testing, as seen at Alkemist Labs. Discover their recent testing service expansions
Mar 14, 2024
Stratum Nutrition® is pleased to announce their affiliation with the United Natural Products Alliance®, the Upcycled Certification of their flagship ingredient NEM® eggshell
Mar 12, 2024
On our way to Expo West, we dropped by our friends at Eurofins for their Botanical Testing Lab Event. Always great to be
Mar 11, 2024
The United Natural Products Alliance has signed an MOU Agreement with the Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA). The agreement will look to advance SABPA’s
Mar 7, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah (March 7, 2024) — UNPA, a leading trade organization for respected dietary supplement and natural health companies, has signed
Mar 7, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah (March 7, 2024) — UNPA, a leading trade organization for respected dietary supplement and natural health companies, has signed
Mar 4, 2024
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), Natural Products Association (NPA) and American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) are among
Feb 29, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in process of a massive reorganization designed to streamline operations within a unified Human Foods Program
Feb 20, 2024
Congratulations to Asa Waldstein and Apex Compliance for their recent NutraIngredients Award! See Asa’s LinkedIn post for more details here >>
Feb 14, 2024
Radicle Science introduces “Trailblazer Tuesday,” a monthly feature celebrating industry leaders who’ve made significant contributions to the field. The inaugural spotlight is on
Jan 29, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2024 Contact: Becky Wright UNPA Media Relations becky@wrightonmarketing.com Broad Industry Support for Relaunched Dietary Supplement Caucus Congressmen
Jan 11, 2024
I was honored to be among Vitamin Retailer’s “30 People Who Shaped the Natural Product Industry.” As I read the names, a flood
Dec 21, 2023
Loren was recently featured on NutraIngredients sharing his thoughts and reflections on 2023. We learned a lot last year and we are looking
Dec 6, 2023
Loren Israelsen visits with Asa Waldstein, well known as the Principal of the Supplement Advisory Group. Today Asa introduces Apex Compliance, a new
Nov 29, 2023
We congratulate our MOU Partner, Institute for Natural Medicine, on 30 years of excellent service to the industry. Read their article here >>
Nov 16, 2023
Michelle Simon brings a unique background to the industry. We are so excited to visit with her and learn more about the Institute
Nov 14, 2023
Dear Colleagues — IADSA has just launched a new and very useful regulatory tool under their Good Practice Matters campaign. If you click
Nov 7, 2023
UNPA’s Israelsen on AB 2098, FDA reorg and more 06-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson We’ve seen a number of state bills prop up, especially
Nov 2, 2023
Dear Colleagues — FDA has just announced a proposed ban on brominated vegetable oil (BVO). This is the very same BVO just
Nov 1, 2023
For Immediate Release November 1, 2023 UNPA Contact: Clint Calder Phone: (646) 992-1803 Email: clint@unpa.com WIN Media Contact: media@womeninnutraceuticals.org UNPA Honors Heather
Nov 1, 2023
UNPA honours Heather Granato for significant industry contributions: from growing SupplySide to founding WIN The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) is pleased to
Oct 25, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
In this UNPA interview, Loren talks with Jim Kababick, director of Flora Research Laboratories, LLC. Kababick offers a 30-year perspective on the history
Sep 21, 2023
From: American Botanical Council <publicrelations@herbalgram.org> Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 2:00 AM Subject: PRESS RELEASE: ABC’s Journal HerbalGram Celebrates 40th Anniversary To: Loren
Sep 16, 2023
Industry trade groups have requested in a citizen petition that the Federal Trade Commission withdraw so-called notice of penalty offenses that it fired
Aug 31, 2023
From: Loren Israelsen <loren@unpa.com> Date: Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM Subject: EXPO EAST, Philadelphia, Sept 20-23 / Why you should consider attending
Aug 31, 2023
From: Loren Israelsen <loren@unpa.com> Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 8:09 AM Subject: UNPA — BREAKING / HHS sends recommendation to DEA to reschedule
Aug 16, 2023
Dear UNPA Colleagues — We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming UNPA Members’ Meeting at this year’s SupplySide West 2023 tradeshow, hosted in Mandalay
Aug 10, 2023
Austin, August 3, 2023– Premier Research Labs, a leading name in cutting-edge nutritional supplements and wellness solutions, is delighted to announce a strategic
Jul 20, 2023
Loren Israelsen visits with Karen Todd and discusses the beginnings of WIN, the mission behind the organization and all the great members from
Jul 20, 2023
Dear UNPA Colleagues — This is a big day. I am pleased to announce that a bill to allow the use of HSA/FSA
Jul 20, 2023
Today, CHPA joined the four other supplement trade associations – AHPA, CRN, NPA, and UNPA – in applauding Reps. LaHood, Boyle, Curtis, and
Jul 10, 2023
UNPA’s Israelsen: ‘Dietary supplements are not food additives – full stop’ 10-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells FDA’s recent proposal to relocate the Office of Dietary
Jul 3, 2023
Description from: Natural Products Insider An FDA proposal to create an office that incorporates food chemical safety and dietary supplement activities has drawn
Mar 20, 2023
Lisa Sabin of ConsumerLab.com provides the latest news and insights on dietary supplement testing and product quality as well as their annual consumers’
Mar 16, 2023
Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS), celebrating over 25 years as a full-service dietary supplement contract manufacturer, has joined the Alkemist Labs Alkemist Assured™ testing
Feb 3, 2023
Ikhlas Khan, internationally recognized for his research on the chemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants and supplements, has been elected as a
Jan 31, 2023
Loren Israelsen introduces Peter McMath and WPIC Marketing + Technologies, the world’s leading e-commerce consultancy, driving market growth for organizations in China, Japan,
Nov 21, 2022
Dietary supplement use among Americans is an all-time high, with the US being the leading worldwide importer of vitamin products last year. With
Nov 2, 2022
Salt Lake City, Utah — The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) is pleased to announce that it has selected Dr. Raj Chopra as
Sep 29, 2022
UNPA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM: Patricia Knight and Peter Reinecke, UNPA Senior Political Advisors DATE: September 15, 2022 RE: Mandatory Product Listing (MPL)
Aug 15, 2022
Loren introduces John Atwater as our primary regulatory consultant, a valuable resource for all UNPA Members. To learn more about how you can
Jul 13, 2022
Loren visits with our good friends from the TSI Group, Larry Kolb and Joe Zhou. Topics covered: Who is TSI, their expertise and
Jun 16, 2022
Loren visits with Ellen Schutt from GOED to discuss the recently announced GOED Clinical Study Database. Dive into the database here: https://goedomega3.com/omega-3-science/goed-clinical-study-database Contact
May 18, 2022
Senator Orrin G. Hatch passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022. He was at home with his family in Salt Lake City. He was 88. I
Mar 2, 2022
Karen Raterman, our Digest Editor, visits with Alan Lewis to discuss sustainability in the natural products industry.
Feb 17, 2022
Dear UNPA Colleagues: On January 25, 2022, we submitted comments to the FDA Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, via Ms. Cara Welch, and
Feb 8, 2022
IADSA stands for, International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations. Loren visits with his longtime friend Simon Pettman to learn about the history of
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 13, 2022
Larisa Pavlick is quoted: “Within the UNPA family, we understand that most responsible and reputable companies will remain on course, and we will
Jan 13, 2022
Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to inform you that on January 10 the FDA issued the attached constituent update advising the Center for Magnesium Education
Dec 20, 2021
We are so grateful for our relationship with Ellen and the GOED team. See the agenda and sign up here: https://www.goed-exchange.com/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=UNPA
Dec 20, 2021
Heather Wainer has been in the industry a long time, we appreciate her taking the time to chat with us about WholeFoods Magazine,
UNPA Interview | How Island Abbey Food Science Ltd uses informal methods to determine quality taste.
Nov 22, 2021
Loren Israelsen visits with Stephen Donaldson from Island Abbey Food Science Ltd. and discusses their unique R&D capabilities.
Nov 22, 2021
Loren visits with our newest Executive Member, John Rowe from Island Abbey Foods. Learn more about Island Abbey Foods, and Honibe more specifically
Oct 13, 2021
Loren Israelsen visits with two highly skilled lawyers that are running the new LA office for Amin Talati. This expansion gives UNPA Membership
Oct 13, 2021
Introducing one of our newest members, Vorys eControl. Vorys aims to develop and implement comprehensive solutions to help companies protect and grow their
Sep 20, 2021
Loren Israelsen interviews our dear friend and Herbal Cowboy, Mark Blumenthal. They discuss the Global Supply Chain Crisis and how it has impacted
Jul 20, 2021
Nutrachampion Loren Israelsen said he’s grateful that the award signifies that decades later his peers think he’s still contributing in a meaningful way
Jun 30, 2021
We continue our Interview series with our friends from the industry. Doug Brown shares a little of his background and discusses how SIRIO
Jun 28, 2021
Introducing one of our newest members, Vorys eControl. Vorys aims to develop and implement comprehensive solutions to help companies protect and grow their
Apr 29, 2021
Proposed modernizations to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) and solutions to the CBD issue require “an outstanding effort by industry
Jan 27, 2021
Dec 8, 2020
How Nosco is Responding to Shifting Changes in Supply Chain while Addressing Consumer Preferences and Sustainability Trends. CONTACT INFO: Brent Anderson Business Development
Sep 22, 2020
We asked David to give us a “state of the industry” for the natural product industry’s global supply chain of 2020. More importantly,
Sep 9, 2020
Meet Tyler Ris and Serena Capozi as they introduce themselves and BIONAP, one of our newest members. BIONAP is a dynamic and innovative
Sep 1, 2020
Get to know Larry Kolb, a brief progress report on TSI USA and recent acquisitions you will want to know about!
Aug 18, 2020
You all know him as the Herbal Cowboy. I am new in town (to the herbs and natural products industry) so I approached
Aug 17, 2020
This is exciting news for the botanical research industry, allowing educational opportunities for manufacturers to better understand their medicines.
Aug 4, 2020
This is exciting news for the natural products industry, allowing educational opportunities for manufacturers to better understand their medicines. Dr. Bill Pittmann visits
Jul 30, 2020
Loren Israelsen chats with Shelley Sapsin about their new regulatory compliance offering MarketReady Insights™ and discusses some of the 10 most common issues
UNPA Interview | Larisa Pavlick on recent FDA news on CBD products not containing potency advertised
Jul 10, 2020
Larisa discusses the validity in this study, her interpretation of the data points, and what you need to know moving forward.
Jul 2, 2020
Loren introduces Dr. Ikhlas Khan, Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), who shares with us what he is doing
Jun 30, 2020
We sit down “virtually” with Bethany Davis from MegaFood to learn how they are pioneering a certification process that allows consumers to know