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# Nutrasource Blog

## [PFAS Regulatory Update: New FDA Actions Impacting the Food Industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/pfas-regulatory-update-new-fda-actions-impacting-the-food-industry)

## [Protecting the Next Generation: Advances in FDA’s Monitoring of Contaminants in Infant Formula](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/protecting-the-next-generation-advances-in-fdas-monitoring-of-contaminants-in-infant-formula)

## [Selling Non-GMO Dietary Supplements on Amazon? What You Need to Know](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/selling-non-gmo-dietary-supplements-on-amazon-what-you-need-to-know)

## [GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Reshaping Dietary Supplement Innovation](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/glp-1-receptor-agonists-reshaping-dietary-supplement-innovation)

## [Understanding Food Coloring in the U.S. Supply in Brief: What Ingredient Professionals Should Know](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-food-coloring-u.s.-supply)

## [Why New E-Commerce Compliance Requirements Matter for Sellers of Ophthalmic Products, Dietary Supplements, and Skin Lightening Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/why-new-e-commerce-compliance-requirements-matter-for-sellers-of-ophthalmic-products-dietary-supplements-and-skin-lightening-products)

## [Forever Chemicals in Everyday Life: Understanding PFAS and How to Limit Your Exposure](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/forever-chemicals-in-everyday-life-understanding-pfas-and-how-to-limit-your-exposure)

## [(Almost) All Roads Lead to AAFCO: A Regulatory Update for Feed Ingredient Manufacturers](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/almost-all-roads-lead-to-aafco)

## [Dietary Supplements in the U.S.: Labeling Requirements and Structure-Function Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/dietary-supplements-us)

## [Food/Supplement Labeling: Canada and USA](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/food-supplement-labeling-canada-usa)

## [Fulfilling GRAS Requirements: Tips for a Successful Manuscript Publication](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/successful-manuscript-tips)

## [Considerations in Ingredient Safety Testing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/considering-ingredient-safety-testing)

## [The AAFCO Ingredient Definitions Process is Being Replaced: What this Means for Pet Food / Feed Ingredient Manufacturers](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-aafco-ingredient-definitions-process-is-being-replaced-what-this-means-for-pet-food-/-feed-ingredient-manufacturers)

## [Ensuring Safety: Addressing Contaminants in Food and Dietary Supplements](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/addressing-contaminants-food-dietary-supplements)

## [The Importance of Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications and Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) for Drug Development Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/importance-ind-clinical-trial-applications)

## [New Approach Methods in Toxicology: Innovations in In Vitro Testing for Chemical Safety](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-approach-methods-toxicology)

## [Marketing Claims for Natural Health Products in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/marketing-claims-for-natural-health-products-in-canada)

## [Master Files: What Are They and When to Use Them](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/masterfiles)

## [VHPs in Canada: A Growing Market with a Regulated Pathway](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/vhp-regulations-in-canada)

## [Unlocking the Benefits: A Step-by-Step IFOS™ Certification Guide for Korean Manufactured Omega-3 Supplements](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ifos-certification-guide-for-korean-market)

## [Consumers Fact Check Their Products, Do You Have What They Are Looking For?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/consumers-fact-check-their-products-do-you-have-what-they-are-looking-for)

## [Food Regulation in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/food-regulation-in-canada)

## [Decentralized Clinical Trials: What you need to know about remote studies](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/decentralized-clinical-trials)

## [What We Saw in 2022: Key Trends](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/key-trends-2022)

## [How to Not Get Kicked Off Amazon.ca for Non-Compliant Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-not-get-kicked-off-amazon.ca-for-non-compliant-natural-health-products)

## [What you need to know about drug submissions](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/whatyouneedtoknowaboutdrugsubmissions)

## [The “Do’s and Don’ts” of Claims Substantiation for Dietary Supplements and Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-claims-substantiation-for-dietary-supplements-and-natural-health-products)

## [New Labelling Requirements for Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-labelling-requirements-for-natural-health-products)

## [FDA Announces New Policy for New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINS) - An Ingredient Manufacturer Must Read!](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-opinion-on-fda-announces-new-policy-for-new-dietary-ingredient-notifications-ndins)

## [Food vs. Dietary Supplement / NHP vs. Drug in Canada and US](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/food-vs.-dietary-supplement-/-natural-health-product-vs.-drug-in-canada-and-the-us)

## [Non-GMO Testing and Certification: It doesn't have to be complicated](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/non-gmo-testing-and-certification-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated)

## [Product Classification: A Starting Point for Your Regulatory Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/product-classification-a-starting-point-for-your-regulatory-strategy)

## [GRAS or NDIN: Which is the Right Regulatory Strategy for My Ingredient?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/gras-or-ndin-which-is-the-right-regulatory-strategy-for-my-ingredient)

## [Concept to Claim: An abbreviated guide for dietary supplement brands](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/concept-to-claim-an-abbreviated-guide-for-dietary-supplement-brands)

## [The Latest in Food Allergen Labelling: Sesame](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-latest-in-food-allergen-labelling-sesame)

## [Team Talk: Meet Anna Metcalfe, RAC, VP, Pharmaceutical Sciences](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-anna-metcalfe-rac-vp-pharmaceutical-sciences)

## [How to Develop Cutting-Edge (and Compliant) Dietary Supplements](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-develop-cutting-edge-and-compliant-dietary-supplements)

## [The State of Sport Nutrition: a peek into the multi-billion dollar industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/state-of-sport-nutrition)

## [NDIN’s and Structure Function Claims in the Time of COVID-19](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ndins-and-structure-function-claims-in-the-time-of-covid-19)

## [Clinical Trial Research Solutions During Social Isolation](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-trials-during-social-isolation)

## [Navigating Medical Foods in the U.S. and EU](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/navigating-medical-foods-in-the-u.s.-and-eu)

## [How to Validate Your Products Through Clinical Research](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-validate-your-products-through-clinical-research)

## [Postbiotics: What Are They and How Do They Fit Into the Health Product Industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/postbiotics)

## [Common Stability Testing Questions for Natural Health Products (Canada) and Dietary Supplements (U.S.)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/common-stability-testing-questions-for-natural-health-products-canada-and-dietary-supplements-u.s)

## [Team Talk: Sandra Dudziak, Nurse Practitioner PhD, MSc., BScN.](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-sandra-dudziak-nurse-practitioner-phd-msc.-bscn)

## [Oh Cannabis: Navigating the New Regulations for Cannabis Edibles in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/cannabis-edibles)

## [The Continued Rise of Probiotics: A Q&A With George Paraskevakos](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-continued-rise-of-probiotics)

## [Team Talk: Meet Rob Greco, Clinical Trial Coordinator](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-rob-greco)

## [Top 3 Reasons to Conduct Clinical Research in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/top-3-reasons-to-conduct-clinical-research-in-canada)

## [The 3 Requirements for Selling a Natural Health Product in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-3-requirements-for-selling-a-natural-health-product-in-canada)

## [A Regulatory Recipe for Adding Prebiotics and Novel Strains to Your Probiotic Line](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/a-regulatory-recipe-for-adding-prebiotics-and-novel-strains-to-your-probiotic-line)

## [Seeing Clearly: Using Transparency to Regain Trust in the Supplement Industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/seeing-clearly-using-transparency-to-regain-trust-in-the-supplement-industry)

## [Your (Canadian) CBD Questions Answered](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-canadian-cbd-questions-answered)

## [Team Talk: Meet Dr. Susan J. Hewlings, Director of Scientific Affairs](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-susan-j-hewlings)

## [Go to Market in Multiple Countries with One Product Spec](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/go-to-market-in-multiple-countries-with-one-product-spec)

## [Team Talk: Meet Katie Keene, Clinical Research Coordinator](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-katie-keene)

## [Ready to Comply with New Supplement and Nutrition Labels by 2022?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/is-your-brand-ready-to-comply-with-new-supplement-facts-and-nutrition-facts-labels-by-2022)

## [The Supplement Industry Still Has a Claims Substantiation Problem. Here's How to Fix It](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-supplement-industry-still-has-a-claims-substantiation-problem)

## [Regulatory Trends That Will Shape 2019](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/regulatory-trends-that-will-shape-2019)

## [Shotgun Metagenomics: A Viable Solution for Species Identification of Supplements and Foods?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/identifying-supplement-food-ingredients-using-shotgun-metagenomics)

## [Supplement and Weight Loss Strategies to Help Active Consumers Stay Lean and Fit](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/supplements-and-weight-loss-strategies-to-help-active-consumers-stay-lean-and-fit)

## [How to Form a CRO Partnership That Delivers Results](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-form-a-cro-partnership-that-delivers-results)

## [Prop 65 Updates: How to Ensure Dietary Supplement Compliance in California](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/prop-65-dietary-supplement-compliance-california)

## [Substantiating Products With No Guidance: The CBD Confusion](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/substantiating-cannabis-cannabidiol-cbd-claims)

## [Implications of FDA's GRAS and NDIN Policy Changes for Supplements and Medical Foods](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/fda-changes-gras-ndin-dietary-supplements-medical-foods)

## [Next Steps for Commercializing Medical Cannabis Products in Canada, the U.S., and Beyond](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/next-steps-commercializing-medical-cannabis)

## [Reverse-Engineering Your Regulatory Strategy for More Efficient Product Development](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/reverse-engineering-regulatory-strategy-for-efficient-product-development)

## [How Health Canada’s Upcoming Self-Care Product Regulations Could Impact Your Marketed Natural Health Products, Non-Prescription Drugs, and Cosmetics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-canada-new-self-care-product-regulations-natural-health-products-non-prescription-drugs-cosmetics)

## [Can DNA Testing Solve the Supplement Industry’s Identity Problems?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems)

## [What to Expect When Conducting Dietary Supplement Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-expect-when-conducting-dietary-supplement-clinical-trials)

## [Nutrasource, GOED, DSM Jointly Publish Largest-Ever Fish Oil Oxidation Study](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/nutrasource-goed-and-dsm-jointly-publish-largest-ever-fish-oil-oxidation-study)

## [Let's Connect at 2018's Most Buzzworthy Natural Health Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events)

## [Understanding the Clinical Trials Pathway for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics)

## [The Future of Probiotics from the International Probiotics Association](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa)

## [Planning for Risk Mitigation Is Key to a Successful Clinical Research Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/planning-for-risk-mitigation-is-key-to-a-successful-clinical-research-strategy)

## [Managing Risk in Probiotic Stability](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability)

## [Setting Higher Quality Standards for Label Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/setting-higher-quality-standards-for-labeling-claims)

## [Demystifying Clinical Study Designs for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics)

## [The Future of Probiotics is Bright: Q&A with International Probiotics Association's George Paraskevakos](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2016-ipa-probiotics-center)

## [What to Look for in a Dietary Supplement CRO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro)

## [5 Essential Tips for Substantiating Dietary Supplement Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims)

## [Taking an Integrated Clinical and Regulatory Approach for the Prebiotic/Probiotic Market](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market)

## [Understanding the Differences Between Phase I, II, III, and IV Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-phase-i-ii-iii-and-iv-clinical-studies)

## [Start with the Product Claim When Developing a Dietary Supplement](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/developing-a-new-product-start-with-the-product-claim)

## [Is Your Dietary Supplement Commercialization Plan on Target?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/new-whitepaper-is-your-dietary-supplement-commercialization-plan-on-target)

## [The 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Product Launch](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ready-to-launch-a-new-food-or-health-product-answer-these-5-questions-before-going-to-market)

## [Benefits of Conducting Clinical Research in Canada](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/benefits-of-conducting-clinical-research-in-canada)

## [An Introduction to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Filings for Food Ingredients](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/introduction-to-generally-recognized-as-safe-gras-filings)

## [Health Claims That Can Get You in Hot Water](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-claims-that-can-get-you-in-hot-water)

## [Your Top Regulatory, R&D, and Testing Questions Answered](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-top-regulatory-r-and-d-testing-questions-answered)

## [Can Your Dietary Supplement Claims Stand Up to the FTC?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-your-natural-health-product-claims-stand-up-to-the-ftc)

## [How to Choose an Analytical Testing Lab for Dietary Supplements](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-choose-an-analytical-testing-lab-supplements)

## [Top 10 Stability Storage and Testing FAQs](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/top-10-stability-storage-and-testing-faqs)

## [The Value of Third-Party Certifications for the Natural Health Industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/bid/76409/the-value-of-third-party-certifications-for-the-natural-health-industry)

## [5 Questions to Ask When Navigating the Regulatory Pathway](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/bid/69195/5-questions-to-ask-when-navigating-the-regulatory-pathway)

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