Nutrasource Blog

The 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Product Launch

Posted by Nutrasource on Thu, Jun 25, 2015

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.

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Tags: Claims, Regulatory, Concept to Claim, Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products

An Introduction to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Filings for Food Ingredients

Posted by Dr. Robert McQuate, Ph.D., Chief Regulatory Officer - GRAS Associates on Thu, May 14, 2015

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.

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Tags: Regulatory, Foods & Beverages, Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products

Health Claims That Can Get You in Hot Water

Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, May 06, 2015

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.

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Tags: Claims, Regulatory

Your Top Regulatory, R&D, and Testing Questions Answered

Posted by Nutrasource on Mon, Apr 13, 2015

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.

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Tags: Product Testing & Certifications, Clinical Trials, Claims, Regulatory, Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products

5 Questions to Ask When Navigating the Regulatory Pathway

Posted by William Rowe on Tue, Jun 04, 2013

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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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Tags: Claims, Regulatory, Concept to Claim