--- title: Nutrasource Blog | Regulatory (5) description: Regulatory | Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. (5) --- [![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 ## [What to Look for in a Dietary Supplement CRO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Aug 31, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Team-meeting-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) Choosing a contract research organization (CRO) is one of the most important steps in a dietary supplement research and development plan. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-dietary-supplement-cro#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) ## [5 Essential Tips for Substantiating Dietary Supplement Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Mon, Jun 13, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Supplement-on-shelf-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) Product claims are a key component of dietary supplement positioning and marketing. Companies use claims to showcase their product's health effects, nutritional benefits or performance to reinforce brand values and help boost sales. Substantiating product claims is an important aspect of any product launch or repositioning strategy. Not having the right type or level of data required to support a claim can put a brand at risk for regulatory consequences, negative publicity and, ultimately, a loss of market share and competitive advantage. Below are five essential tips and best practices from our [Dietary Supplement Claims Substantiation E-Book](https://info.nutrasource.ca/landingpage-ndi/claims-substantiation-e-book) which you can use to develop an effective claims strategy for *your* dietary supplement: [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/5-essential-tips-for-substantiating-dietary-supplement-claims#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [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) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Wed, Jan 27, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Prebiotics and probiotics aren't going anywhere.  In fact, this emerging market has become so popular in recent years that there are now two major events dedicated solely to prebiotics/probiotics. Here we take a look at one of the most challenging aspects of the research and development (R&D) process for companies looking to bring prebiotics/probiotics to market. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-research-and-regulatory-concerns-for-the-prebiotic/probiotic-market#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [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) Posted by Nutrasource on Thu, Jun 25, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) You have an exciting new product idea and are ready to take the leap and go to market. Before you start selling, however, it is important to make sure your product is the best it can be from a regulatory standpoint. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ready-to-launch-a-new-food-or-health-product-answer-these-5-questions-before-going-to-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ready-to-launch-a-new-food-or-health-product-answer-these-5-questions-before-going-to-market#comments-listing) Tags: [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [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) Posted by Dr. Robert McQuate, Ph.D., Chief Regulatory Officer - GRAS Associates on Thu, May 14, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Spices_in_spoons_1024x437.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/introduction-to-generally-recognized-as-safe-gras-filings) GRAS is an acronym for Generally Recognized as Safe.  GRAS status is a regulatory designation first introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of the 1985 Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).  Its purpose was to exempt certain food ingredients from the definition of food additive. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/introduction-to-generally-recognized-as-safe-gras-filings) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/introduction-to-generally-recognized-as-safe-gras-filings#comments-listing) Tags: [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Health Claims That Can Get You in Hot Water](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-claims-that-can-get-you-in-hot-water) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, May 06, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-476093843.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-claims-that-can-get-you-in-hot-water) As competition in the food and health product space grows, companies frequently look to health claims to differentiate their products from those of competitors.  Claims that showcase the health and nutritional benefits of a product, while communicating the brand’s values and positioning to the end consumer, can help boost sales when done effectively.  Health claims appear not just on product labels but in all avenues of product marketing and advertising, including company websites, product pages and social media accounts. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-claims-that-can-get-you-in-hot-water) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/health-claims-that-can-get-you-in-hot-water#comments-listing) Tags: [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory) ## [Your Top Regulatory, R&D, and Testing Questions Answered](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-top-regulatory-r-and-d-testing-questions-answered) Posted by Nutrasource on Mon, Apr 13, 2015 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Bringing a product to the next level can be a challenge.  There are many hurdles standing in the way, whether your goal is to support a new claim or re-position your product for a new market. We've rounded up some of the most common questions we hear from the dietary supplement industry in the hopes that our answers will help you overcome your latest product development challenge. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-top-regulatory-r-and-d-testing-questions-answered) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/your-top-regulatory-r-and-d-testing-questions-answered#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [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) Posted by William Rowe on Tue, Jun 04, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![regulatory pathway](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/file-243717775-jpg/images/navigation.jpg?width=326&height=285&name=navigation.jpg) Navigating the regulatory pathway for products remains a challenge for many companies. Regardless of product sector (pharmaceutical, food and beverage, natural health product, cosmetic), the key five questions remain the same. 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