The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

The FTC Puts 670 Brands on Notice for Unsupported Product Claims

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. recently caught the attention of nearly 700 companies after sending them warning letters (known as penalty offenses) due to unsubstantiated product claims. MOST OF THE COMPANIES ARE: Dietary Supplements, Homeopathic Products, Functional Foods, as well as some Pharmaceuticals What Happens When a Brand…
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Meet with SNI at the UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase

Meet with SNI at the UNFI Canada Innovation Showcase

Coming up June 13-14, 2023 in Vaughn, Ontario, is UNFI Canada’s Innovation Showcase, a can’t miss event for the SNI team! Attendees will be able to walk the trade show floor to discover the best of UNFI Canada’s premium suppliers in the food industry. The event includes 1:1 vendor meetings,…
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Clinical Research: What Could It Mean for Your Brand?

Clinical Research: What Could It Mean for Your Brand?

Being in the health and wellness sector, you are likely aware of the role of clinical trials. To show the product works as promised, to substantiate a label claim, to test its effectiveness in a new population. But one of the biggest, often overlooked benefits of clinical trials is to…
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It’s Clinical Trials Day. Let’s Keep Prioritizing Groundbreaking Research

It’s Clinical Trials Day. Let’s Keep Prioritizing Groundbreaking Research

Every year on May 20th, we recognize Clinical Trials Day, spearheaded by the Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). On this day, we acknowledge the critical role of clinical research in improving the lives of patients through groundbreaking research. This year’s theme is “Together We Can” – a sentiment that…
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Ingredient Supplier? How to Gain a Competitive Edge with Clinical Trials

Ingredient Supplier? How to Gain a Competitive Edge with Clinical Trials

When we think of clinical trials in the natural health space, finished product brands often come to mind. But for ingredient suppliers, the data resulting from clinical research can be a powerful and under-utilized tool to differentiate and expand your market reach. In today’s competitive environment, it’s no longer enough…
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Debunking bogus health claims

Debunking bogus health claims

With the holidays creeping around, many consumers are thinking of a New Year’s resolution. Most would say that their number one resolution is to become a healthier version of themselves. Whether that be exercising, dieting, or trying out supplements. Canadians spend hundreds of dollars each year on health products. It…
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