FDA Commissioner Gottlieb to resign
Scott Gottlieb, who has led the FDA as its commissioner for two years, is leaving the agency to spend more time with his family, he said in a letter to his staff, sent out earlier this month. Gottlieb will officially step down in April. No successor has yet been named. Read more.
Cheat Sheet – Supplement Label Transition Checklist
Last month, we brought you a checklist of the steps for transitioning your labels to the new regulations. This month we have the same checklist designed for manufacturers using the Supplement Labels Download here.
Can’t-miss April Webinars
- Wednesday, April 24 – Working with Recipes in Genesis R&D Foods. Watch now
- Tuesday, April 30 – Genesis R&D Supplements 101 will cover the program basic. Watch now
Trade Show – SupplySide East
At this year’s SupplySide East — April 9-10 in Secaucus, N.J., we will be showcasing the Genesis R&D Supplements Formulation & Labeling Software, and showing off its new Import Wizard. Visit us at booth #D133.
Blog – Food Labeling vs. Menu Labeling
The FDA made changes to the Nutrition Facts label and made menu labeling a requirement for restaurants and other vendors. This blog goes over what applies to what sector. There is a handy chart that compares what nutrients were affected. Read more here.