--- title: Nutrasource Blog (7) description: Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. (7) --- [![SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png?width=350&height=55&name=SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png)](https://www.nutrasource.ca/)   # Nutrasource Blog ## [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) Posted by Nutrasource on Tue, Nov 13, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Fit%20athlete.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/supplements-and-weight-loss-strategies-to-help-active-consumers-stay-lean-and-fit) At this year's SupplySide West, we had the pleasure of presenting on a topic that consistently poses challenges for the health and sports nutrition market: how to reach the sizable, but largely untapped, segment of "fit" customers looking to build lean muscle mass. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/supplements-and-weight-loss-strategies-to-help-active-consumers-stay-lean-and-fit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/supplements-and-weight-loss-strategies-to-help-active-consumers-stay-lean-and-fit#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [How to Form a CRO Partnership That Delivers Results](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-form-a-cro-partnership-that-delivers-results) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Mon, Oct 15, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Team-meeting-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-form-a-cro-partnership-that-delivers-results) The term "partnership" has become a trendy word in the contract research organization (CRO) world. While it's meant to describe a close collaborative relationship between CRO and client, too many organizations claim to be partners when in reality they are only research sites or project-based consultants. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-form-a-cro-partnership-that-delivers-results) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-form-a-cro-partnership-that-delivers-results#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim) ## [Prop 65 Updates: How to Ensure Dietary Supplement Compliance in California](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/prop-65-dietary-supplement-compliance-california) Posted by Kevin Yan, M.Sc., Director of Analytics & Certifications on Fri, Sep 07, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Supplement-bottle-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/prop-65-dietary-supplement-compliance-california) In the wake of California's updated [Prop 65](https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65) requirements—which came into force August 30, 2018—many of our clients have approached us with questions regarding compliance. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/prop-65-dietary-supplement-compliance-california) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/prop-65-dietary-supplement-compliance-california#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Substantiating Products With No Guidance: The CBD Confusion](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/substantiating-cannabis-cannabidiol-cbd-claims) Posted by Susan J. Hewlings, Ph.D., R.D., Director of Scientific Affairs on Fri, Aug 17, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Cannabis-CBD-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/substantiating-cannabis-cannabidiol-cbd-claims) While many U.S. states (and, of course, Canada) are approving medical and recreational use of cannabis products, confusion about how these products are regulated continues to grow. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/substantiating-cannabis-cannabidiol-cbd-claims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/substantiating-cannabis-cannabidiol-cbd-claims#comments-listing) Tags: [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Cannabis](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/cannabis) ## [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) Posted by Dr. Richard Kraska, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer - GRAS Associates on Tue, Jul 24, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Compliance-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/fda-changes-gras-ndin-dietary-supplements-medical-foods) Our regulatory affairs team has regular contact with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a number of projects. Occasionally we learn about subtle policy shifts regarding Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notifications and New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDIN). Below is an overview of FDA’s latest updates to GRAS and NDINs which will have important implications for the dietary supplement and medical foods industry in the U.S. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/fda-changes-gras-ndin-dietary-supplements-medical-foods) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/fda-changes-gras-ndin-dietary-supplements-medical-foods#comments-listing) Tags: [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Next Steps for Commercializing Medical Cannabis Products in Canada, the U.S., and Beyond](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/next-steps-commercializing-medical-cannabis) Posted by Nutrasource on Tue, Jul 17, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Medical-Cannabis-LI.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/next-steps-commercializing-medical-cannabis) Canada has made history as the second country to legalize cannabis nationwide. The world is watching to see how the landscape for cannabis and related products will change as the *Cannabis Act* and associated *Cannabis Regulations* and *Industrial Hemp Regulations* come into force on October 17, 2018. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/next-steps-commercializing-medical-cannabis) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/next-steps-commercializing-medical-cannabis#comments-listing) Tags: [Cannabis](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/cannabis) ## [Reverse-Engineering Your Regulatory Strategy for More Efficient Product Development](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/reverse-engineering-regulatory-strategy-for-efficient-product-development) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Thu, Jul 12, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Regulatory-Strategy-2.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/reverse-engineering-regulatory-strategy-for-efficient-product-development) Regulatory strategy is the backbone of successful product development. Brands that lack a clear regulatory plan at the beginning of the process can face longer times to market and potentially higher costs associated with re-work or failure. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/reverse-engineering-regulatory-strategy-for-efficient-product-development) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/reverse-engineering-regulatory-strategy-for-efficient-product-development#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [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) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Jun 27, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/NHPs-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-canada-new-self-care-product-regulations-natural-health-products-non-prescription-drugs-cosmetics) New self-care product regulations are coming to Canada. Will your brand be ready? [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-canada-new-self-care-product-regulations-natural-health-products-non-prescription-drugs-cosmetics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-canada-new-self-care-product-regulations-natural-health-products-non-prescription-drugs-cosmetics#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Can DNA Testing Solve the Supplement Industry’s Identity Problems?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) Posted by David Erickson, Ph.D. on Thu, Jun 21, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/DNA-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) It’s surprisingly easy not to notice that you are living in a time of revolution. The technological revolution we are living through has been rumbling along for so long now, sometimes it’s hard to appreciate it or get excited. But the revolution in DNA sequencing and its effects on society are worth our attention – especially when it comes to how we characterize and identify natural products. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [What to Expect When Conducting Dietary Supplement Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-expect-when-conducting-dietary-supplement-clinical-trials) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Tue, Mar 20, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Clinical-trials-stethoscope-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-expect-when-conducting-dietary-supplement-clinical-trials) One of the most common questions we hear from clients early in the product lifecycle is: **"How do I let my customers know our product is safe, and that it works?"** [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-expect-when-conducting-dietary-supplement-clinical-trials) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-expect-when-conducting-dietary-supplement-clinical-trials#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials) [Previous](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/page/6) [All posts](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/page/8) - [Return to Home](http://www.nutrasource.ca/) - [Solutions](http://www.nutrasource.ca/solutions) - [Markets](http://nutrasource.ca/markets/) - [Resources](http://nutrasource.ca/resources/) - [About Us](http://nutrasource.ca/about/) [![SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/295381/a6581d92-fb4f-47f5-bec4-7a9e5f5e64e3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/295381/a6581d92-fb4f-47f5-bec4-7a9e5f5e64e3) ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products (53)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) - [Regulatory (48)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory) - [Claims (23)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims) - [Concept to Claim (23)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim) - [Clinical Trials (21)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials) - [Product Marketing (16)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing) - [Product Testing & Certifications (16)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications) - [Probiotics (11)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) - [market access (10)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/market-access) - [Foods & Beverages (9)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages) - [Cannabis (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/cannabis) - [Events (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events) - [Pharmaceuticals (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals) - [Team Talk (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/team-talk) - [Non-GMO (3)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/non-gmo) - [Omega-3s (3)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/omega-3s) - [Animal Supplements (2)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/animal-supplements) - [ingredients (2)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/ingredients) - [Animal Health (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/animal-health) - [Sport Nutrition (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/sport-nutrition) - [Toxicology (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/toxicology) see all