Resources
Industry leaders and some of the top places to find accurate information.
Industry Shows
SupplySide Global The largest supplement show in the US. Focusing on ingredient vendors, manufacturers, and many other B2B service providers. Occurring every October in Las Vegas.
SupplySide Connect New Jersey The smaller and East Coast version of SupplySide Global in Secaucus, NJ in April.
VitaFoods Holding shows in Europe (Barcelona) in May, Asia (Bangkok) in September, and India (Mumbai) in February. Like SupplySide Global, it focuses on vendors, manufacturers, and other B2B services.
Natural Products Expo West This is where the brands display their finished products for buyers. Occurs in March in Anaheim.
Newtopia Now Like Expo West, but in Denver in August.
Pack Expo This show focuses primarily on packaging equipment, with some packaging. Located in Las Vegas at the end of September/ early October (info here) or in Philadelphia in February (info here).
Industry Organizations
Natural Products Association The premier industry organization offering up-to-date news and information, and industry advocacy.
American Herbal Products Association Providing advocacy, news, events, and resources for herbal products.
WIN Women in Nutraceuticals Providing resources and support for women in the nutraceutical industry with the end goal of equality.
NSF Offers auditing, certifications, and GMP training courses.
Regulatory Information
Foods
21 eCFR Part 110 GMP regulation governing food products.
Labeling & Nutrition Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information For all of those nitty gritty labeling questions.
CFR Links for Color Additives, Food Ingredients, and Packaging Includes GRAS listing links.
FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
Food Allergies Includes labeling guidance.
Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens PDF
Acidified & Low-Acid Canned Foods Guidance
National Organic Program from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Supplements
Information for Industry on Dietary Supplements from the FDA Provides common application/submission links, guidance and regulatory information, and other resources.
21 eCFR Part 111 GMP regulation governing dietary supplements.
21 eCFR 101.36 Regulation governing dietary supplement labeling.
Supplement Labeling Guide Based on the regulation outlined in 21 CFR 101.36.
Dietary Supplement Structure/Function Claim Labeling Notification Includes link to submit structure/function claims to the FDA.