The functional mushroom category has a documentation problem. Retailers are pulling products over ingredient permissibility questions. The FDA has issued warning letters citing claims that could not be substantiated against what was actually in the product. A pending citizen petition asks the agency to require that mushroom supplement labels distinguish between fruiting body and mycelium […]
The supplement industry continues its remarkable growth trajectory, with consumer spending on vitamins and nutritional products reaching unprecedented levels. However, this surge in popularity brings increased scrutiny from regulators, healthcare professionals, and consumers, who question whether these products deliver on their promises. Regulatory Environment Under Pressure The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 […]
The Texas hemp industry is bracing for potential disruption as new state regulations create concerns about increased enforcement actions against legitimate businesses. Industry advocates are warning that upcoming rule changes could lead to more frequent raids on hemp operations, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for entrepreneurs and established companies alike. Understanding the Regulatory Shift The […]
The U.S. cannabis industry continues to shift as we move through 2026, with emerging trends reshaping the regulatory environment and business operations across the sector. Understanding these developments is crucial for cannabis operators, investors, and compliance professionals navigating this dynamic market. Regulatory Harmonization Accelerates The push toward regulatory standardization across states represents one of the […]
A Kansas City businessman's ventures spanning payday loans, hemp products, and smoke shops illustrate the intricate compliance challenges facing entrepreneurs operating across multiple regulated industries. This case highlights how businesses operating in various sectors must navigate complex regulatory frameworks that often overlap and sometimes conflict. The combination of financial services, hemp products, and retail operations […]
Pennsylvania House Democrats have introduced legislation establishing comprehensive kratom regulation following Ohio's recent synthetic kratom ban and growing concerns about unregulated products reaching children. House Bill 2058, introduced by Reps. Emily Kinkead and Jim Prokopiak, would prohibit kratom sales to individuals under 21, ban synthetic kratom products entirely, require testing and clear labeling including ingredients […]
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has expanded her statewide investigation into manufacturers and businesses selling kratom and synthetic 7-OH products, issuing Civil Investigative Demands to nine retailers following "troubling reports that consumers may be exposed to unapproved, unsafe and deceptively marketed opioid-like drugs." The investigation, which began with six CIDs issued in late November, includes […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order making synthetic kratom illegal following a unanimous Ohio Board of Pharmacy vote to ban the sale, purchase, possession, and use of synthetic kratom products. The pharmacy board cited the substance's potency, potential for abuse, opioid-like characteristics, and links to overdose deaths as justification for immediate regulatory action, […]
The Creatine Global initiative's regulatory framework aims at establishing legislation and regulatory standards for creatine fortification to provide adequate information enabling informed consumer choice, prevent misleading or deceptive behaviors, and enable fair trade toward protection of public health. This comprehensive approach to ingredient regulation offers valuable lessons for supplement manufacturers navigating complex compliance requirements across […]
Fraud in B2B payments has evolved from occasional operational disruptions into a persistent, adaptive threat that poses existential risks to businesses processing high-value transactions. The reason is straightforward: with transaction volumes and values dwarfing consumer payments, B2B commerce represents an irresistible target for sophisticated fraudsters whose tactics evolve as rapidly as digital commerce itself. "B2B […]
