Some of our favorite resources to help educate about labeling compliance. Labeling Compliance / Labeling Compliance These are common areas of enforcement and lawsuits.Here are some resources to help understand these regulations. FDA label claim guidance Compliance essentials for CBD companies: Labeling Back

< Back In-Person, Panel Discussion Wednesday Jun 25, 2025 Leveraging AI in Dietary Supplement R&D: Harnessing Innovation While Navigating Key Regulatory and IP Risks  American Conference Institute New York, NY As the dietary supplements industry continues to evolve, innovation is driving new product development and improved efficiencies.  From AI-powered R&D to advancements in manufacturing and supply chain optimization, companies are embracing cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive. However, these innovations also introduce complex regulatory, intellectual property, and compliance risks that must be carefully navigated.  Join industry leaders and experts as they explore:  AI’s role in dietary supplement R&D and product development: how artificial intelligence is transforming ingredient discovery, formulation, and clinical research  Understanding the applicable guidelines for using AI to support regulatory submissions/documents (GRAS, NDI, claims registrations, etc.) focused on safety, quality and efficacy of ingredients Navigating evolving FDA oversight and safety considerations when utilizing AI in product development Understanding the IP and competitive risks: navigating issues that can arise regarding the patentability of AI-discovered ingredients and formulations Learn More and Register Previous Next

The American Herbal Products Association hosted its first botanical congress outside the confines of the SupplySide Global trade show. < Back AHPA leans on past to embrace high-tech future at botanical congress Claudia Adrien Press Mention The American Herbal Products Association hosted its first botanical congress outside the confines of the SupplySide Global trade show. Read More Previous Next

Some of our favorite resources to help educate about marketing compliance. Marketing Compliance / Marketing Compliance These are common areas of enforcement and lawsuits.Here are some resources to help understand these regulations. Substantiation Tips and CARSE Health Products Compliance Guidance TikTok Music Copyright Litigation & Best Practices Common Plaintiff Lawsuits: Best Practices Asa's weekly Warning Letter Wednesday post FTC Document: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising FTC Document: Social Media Disclosures FTC's Dietary Supplement Advertising Guide For Industry Made in the USA lawsuit reference (TINA) Natural Claims article Made in the USA (Great Podcast!) Made in the USA FTC Guidance AHPA Hemp CBD Supplement Congress videos! FDA Label Claim Guidance FTC Guidance: Claim Substantiation FTC Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising AHPA Alerts: Stay up to date (AHPA members only) Other AHPA Guidance Documents Compliance essential for hemp CBD companies: Marketing FDA alerts (allergens, recalls, warning letters) Back

Asa Waldstein is our guest on KISC My Health Radio show with Peter Mingils and the King of Cranberries Stephen Lukawski. < Back KISC My Health Radio Show with Captain Cran Man Stephen Lukawski with Asa Waldstein and cohost Peter Mingils Stephen Lukawski Podcast Interview Asa Waldstein is our guest on KISC My Health Radio show with Peter Mingils and the King of Cranberries Stephen Lukawski. This week on KISC My Health Radio, Captain Cran Man Stephen Lukawski and Peter Mingils have the privilege of interviewing Asa Waldstein. Click "read more" below to learn more and listen to the interview. Read More Previous Next

Asa is interviewed by a well-known influencer on the topic. This is applicable to the dietary supplement industry as well. Read here: https://www.letstalkhemp.com/hemp-influencers/ < Back Influencers and CBD: Be Careful What You Say Cait Curley and Asa Waldstein Interview Asa is interviewed by a well-known influencer on the topic. This is applicable to the dietary supplement industry as well. Read here: https://www.letstalkhemp.com/hemp-influencers/ Read More Previous Next

Batch records should be complete < Back Improper Written Specifications Lead To Warning Letter Batch records should be complete This warning letter is interesting as it details some of FDA's thinking on test methods. Upon my initial reading of this letter, it seemed like FDA had an issue with HPTLC, but the problem was actually how the specification was written. HPTLC is mentioned in this letter. Here FDA states that HPTLC is not a parameter that can be tested to. More information is needed, such as the plant’s genus, species, and the plant part. From warning letter. “HPTLC” is not a qualitative or quantitative parameter to which a test result can be compared to verify the identity of the component.” Thanks to my friends at Alkemist Labs for talking this through with me. Your expertise is very appreciated! This is a shortened version of Warning Letter Wednesday as I’m currently attending Supplyside West. If you are here and want to discuss consulting or Apex Compliance™ Compliance, let me know. There are also other GMP violations in the letter, such as incomplete batch records. This example FDA cites the company for not having cleaning records. When I was a manufacturer, we would attach cleaning records to each batch record. As FDA notes below, this is not needed, but cross-referencing this information is required. 👉 From warning letter. “Your batch production record fails to include the date and time of the maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of the equipment and processing lines used in producing the batch or a cross-reference to records, such as individual equipment logs, where this information is retained.” I recommend reading the full warning letter , as there are other labeling and testing citations that provide good learning opportunities. Disclaimer: The educational information provided here is for informational purposes only. Contact an attorney for specific legal advice. Rule #1 in compliance is to ensure marketing is truthful and not misleading. Previous Next Get Warning Letter Wednesday in your Inbox Sign-Up Now!

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Asa Waldstein is principal of the Supplement Advisory Group and the man behind 'Warning Letter Wednesdays.' His bread and butter is educating companies about the dos and don'ts of marketing. < Back ‘Warning letter geek’ decodes marketing compliance Danielle Masterson Interview Asa Waldstein is principal of the Supplement Advisory Group and the man behind 'Warning Letter Wednesdays.' His bread and butter is educating companies about the dos and don'ts of marketing. Read More Previous Next

Every 2-4 weeks Asa reviews enforcement trends and provides useful tools to help make you the regulatory expert. Asa’s Regulatory Newsletter Every 2-4 weeks, Asa reviews enforcement trends and provides useful tools to help make you the regulatory expert. This covers broader industry information than Asa's weekly Warning Letter Wednesday post .

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. < Back New software makes in-house regulatory expertise accessible Danielle Masterson Interview 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. Read More Previous Next

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