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 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 […]
The Food and Drug Administration issued an urgent consumer alert in September 2025 after discovering counterfeit dietary supplements containing a hidden prescription drug. The fake products, misrepresented as authentic Green Lumber supplements for men, were found to contain tadalafil—a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction—creating serious health risks for unsuspecting consumers. According to the […]
The 2025 SupplySide Global ingredient trade show marked a turning point for postbiotics, as this once-obscure category stepped into the spotlight as a mature, marketable solution for gut health and beyond. According to industry experts at the event, postbiotics are addressing fundamental consumer frustrations with traditional probiotics while opening new formulation possibilities that were previously […]
The supplement industry enters the final quarter of 2025 amid significant shifts affecting formulation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and consumer expectations. Recent industry analysis reveals trends that demand proactive quality management responses from manufacturers seeking competitive advantage in an evolving marketplace. Brain Health Formulations Expand Beyond Senior Demographics Brain health supplement sales will reach $1.48 billion […]
