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< Back Panel Discussion Thursday Oct 7, 2021 Smither's Hemp & CBD Workshop Online Event Moderator: Asa Waldstein Expert panelists: Vanessa Snyder from Eurofins David Dawson, Ph.D. from Via Innovations Alex Capano, from Ecofibre Limited Dr Parveen Bhatarah from Association for the Cannabinoid Industry Alex: What textile and food innovations that you are excited about? Please talk about what market segments you are interested in (Scientific & Category Perspective) (Alex feel free to reframe this question) Please share some of the eco-benefits of the wonderful hemp plant. David: What do you look for in a cannabis or hemp testing lab? What cannabis and nutraceutical delivery forms are you excited about and what are some of the hindrances in bringing them to commercialization? Vanessa: With so many labs in the space, how do you explain to customers what to look for in a reputable lab? Are there certain form factors that are difficult to test (gummies or liposomes) and how do Eurofins handle this? How do you see the future of hemp looking as an ingredient in animal feed? Parveen: What considerations should US supplement companies that are looking to expand into the UK be aware of? What are some of the key drivers for the hemp sector investment, and what can companies be working on to attract funding? Watch the panel recording Previous Next

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Latest News I love writing guest articles and collaborating See appearances for Asa's events and podcasts Jun 4, 2024 Interview New Hope Network Read More NBJ 30 supplement industry voices suggest changes to DSHEA Asa and other industry leaders weigh in. Asa Waldstein, Supplement Advisory Group: "Since DSHEA was enacted before the internet boom, I would like to see some clarification on what constitutes allowable marketing in the digital sphere. For instance, if the FDA would define the marketing compliance boundaries of reposting and social engagement and help explain why they consider a social media post from years past as active marketing, it could help companies better navigate compliance. There are also antiquated regulations that should be updated, such as 21 CFR 101.93(d), which states that the DSHEA disclaimer should be “on the same panel or page that bears the (structure/function) statement” on labels. This means that if there’s a structure/function claim on the principal display panel, then the DSHEA disclaimer should also be on the same panel. While the FDA does not seem to enforce this, plaintiff attorneys continue to cite this regulation in lawsuits, which creates unnecessary expense (and ugly labels) for supplement companies." May 23, 2024 Interview NutraIngredients USA Read More Danielle Masterson Is your age verification process in place? Everything you need to know about selling in NY Asa and other industry experts weigh in Apr 18, 2024 Press Mention Vitafoods Insights Read More Niamh Michail Revealed: The 18 finalists of the 2024 Vitafoods Europe Startup Innovation Challenge Find out which trailblazing startups were chosen for their innovative ingredients, finished products, and technologies for the 2024 Vitafoods Europe Startup Innovation Challenge. Apr 5, 2024 Guest Article Natural Products Insider Read More Asa Waldstein Q1 2024 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein Dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews regulatory trends over the last quarter in his FDA warning letter roundup column. Feb 27, 2024 Press Mention NutraIngredients USA Read More Stephen Daniells Celebrating innovation The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit also celebrated its three new Start-Up Stars, innovative early-stage companies that are disrupting the sector. Feb 23, 2024 Interview NutraIngredients USA Read More Asia Sherman FTC settles with supplement startup over COVID claims A multi-year case involving dietary supplement startup PPO Lab, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and COVID-19-related health claims has come to a close, culminating in a truce that removes fines and lightens administrative burdens on the defendants. Feb 15, 2024 Interview Radicle Science Read More Sarah Burden Adapting your Business Strategy to the Regulatory Outlook ​ Jan 22, 2024 Interview NutraIngredients USA Read More Danielle Masterson What can you say in weight loss claims? Experts weigh in With what feels like a weight loss medication takeover, many are betting that the GLP-1 receptor agonists will rescue America from its obesity epidemic. So what does this mean for the natural weight loss products? Jan 4, 2024 Interview NutraIngredients USA Read More Danielle Masterson New year, same problem: FDA issues tejocote root warning, finding the supplements adulterated with poisonous plant The supplements labeled as weight loss products appear to be mislabeled as testing revealed the tejocote root was substituted with a potentially deadly plant. Jan 3, 2024 Interview NutraIngredients USA Read More Asia Sherman Q&A: Apex Compliance founder talks streamlining supplement regulatory marketing compliance Apex Compliance entered the dietary supplement space to simplify regulatory compliance by helping companies identify the words and phrases across marketing materials that trigger oversight agencies. Jan 2, 2024 Guest Article Natural Products Insider Read More Asa Waldstein Q4 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein In his quarterly FDA warning letter roundup, dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews trends over the last quarter and year, and he makes 2024 predictions. Oct 31, 2023 Interview Food Business News Read More Jeff Gelski Sales soar for probiotic-containing soft drinks Reporting of a SupplySide West presentation Oct 10, 2023 Guest Article Natural Products Insider Read More Asa Waldstein Q3 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein In his quarterly FDA warning letter roundup, dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews trends around homeopathic products, claims made in YouTube videos, delta-8 THC, and more. Aug 9, 2023 Interview Nutraceutical Business Review Read More Nutraceutical New software emerges to help nutrition and dietary supplement companies vet marketing claims The software, named Apex Compliance, finds risky terms and phrases and suggests alternatives on websites, YouTube videos and in uploaded content Aug 8, 2023 Interview Nutritional Outlook Read More Jennifer Grebow Regulatory compliance software helps supplement, nutrition, functional food, and cannabis brands vet their marketing claims Called Apex Compliance, the software detects risky marketing terms and phrases and suggests lower-risk alternatives. Jul 13, 2023 Interview Natural Products Insider Read More Kelly Teal FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements Suprimo Imports still lists for sale products targeted by FDA in a warning letter, raising the question whether the company will face any legal or criminal action. Jul 11, 2023 Guest Article Natural Products Insider Read More Asa Waldstein Q2 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements. Jul 6, 2023 Interview NutraIngredients Read More Danielle Masterson New software makes in-house regulatory expertise accessible From his humble beginnings using keyboard shortcuts to unleashing the power of AI, regulatory risk master Asa Waldstein details how he developed a tool to identify trigger words. Apr 26, 2023 Interview Natural Products Insider Read More ​ Ten experts reflect on state of U.S. hemp industry Asa and other industry experts interviewed Apr 21, 2023 Podcast Interview Bezinga Read More Benzinga Cannabis Cutting-Edge Solutions For Hemp Marketing In the latest episode of The Hoban Minute, straight from the NOCO 9 trade show in Colorado Springs, Xavier interviews Asa Waldstein, founder of Apex Compliance and principal at Supplement Advisory Group. Xavier gets a first look at Asa’s new compliance tool, Apex, and the two discuss the dire need for marketing claim reviews in the hemp cannabinoid product space and how Apex Compliance is a tool designed specifically to help brands, marketers, consultants, and more navigate the ever-changing regulations around marketing their products. 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4