Asa's Regulatory Education Series
& Guest Appearances
Online
Tuesday
Dec 10, 2024
Navigating GLP-1 Regulatory Compliance: Marketing Best Practices in the Supplement Industry
Naturally Informed
Active Aging Event
This presentation will delve into the current marketing landscape surrounding GLP-1 in the U.S. supplement industry. Asa will look at biomarker enforcement, such as LDLs, to gain insights into marketing best practices, focusing on compliant strategies and pitfalls to avoid when promoting GLP-1-related products.
Podcast
Wednesday
Dec 4, 2024
Unveiling Supplement Regulations: Asa’s Insights on Compliance and Ethical Marketing
Natural Products Marketer Podcast
Unlock the secrets of dietary supplement regulations with Asa Waldstein, a seasoned regulatory consultant with a background in clinical herbalism. Discover the intricacies of FDA oversight in the supplement industry and learn why the notion that dietary supplements are unregulated is a myth. Asa’s journey from herbal studies in Boulder to advising companies on maintaining compliance provides unique perspectives and invaluable lessons for anyone navigating this complex field.
Panel Discussion, Workshop
Monday
Oct 28, 2024
Education session – Ingredient claims and legal flames: An interactive workshop to dodge regulatory heat
SupplySide West
Las Vegas, NV
Noncompliant dietary supplement ingredient claims can be one of the reasons the Food and Drug Administration comes knocking. In this education session and interactive workshop, experts will dissect the U.S. regulations, laws and guidance that govern ingredient claims, as well as applicable court cases.
Webinar
Tuesday
Sep 24, 2024
Technology solutions for marketing and manufacturing supplements in the US
FoodChain ID
Navigating the complex landscape of dietary supplement regulations in the U.S. can be challenging. To help you stay ahead, Apex Compliance and FoodChain ID have teamed up to bring you an exclusive webinar.
Panel Discussion, Webinar
Thursday
Jun 27, 2024
Microbiome: Mastering the Market 2024
Naturally Informed
Join industry experts Miguel Freitas, PhD, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for Danone North America; Kristina Campbell, Science and Medical writer; and Asa Waldstein, Principal of Supplement Advisory Group, for a look at ‘biotic supplement consumers.
In-Person, Presentation
Tuesday
May 14, 2024
Vitafoods Europe Startup Innovation Challenge 2024
Vitafoods Europe
Geneva, Switzerland
Apex Compliance has been invited as a start up finalist. Asa Waldstein will be on stage as a "top 6" finalist in the most innovative digital solution for the nutraceutical industry.
Panel Discussion, Webinar
Tuesday
Apr 9, 2024
New Technology: Opportunities and challenges in the dietary supplement industry
AHPA Webinar
If you're curious about how new technology -- such as AI and blockchain -- can be applied to the dietary supplement industry, join us for the next AHPA webinar on April 9.
Solo presentation, Panel Discussion
Wednesday
Feb 14, 2024
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA
San Diego
Asa Waldstein speaks about Apex Compliance and accepts a NutraIngredients Start Up Stars Award. He also participates in Start Up Stars entrepreneur panel discussion.
Panel Discussion
Thursday
Jan 25, 2024
Amazon: Opportunities and Threats in 2024 and Beyond
Organic & Natural Health Association
Cape Coral, FL
Asa Waldstein participates in a panel discussion on AI and Amazon with David Trosin (NSF), Ryan Sensenbrenner (Enzymedica), and moderated by Quality of Life, Dan Lifton. This discussion takes place at the Organic and Natural Health Association's annual conference.
Panel Discussion, Online
Tuesday
Nov 14, 2023
The claims they are a-changin’
AHPA Botanical Congress
Moderated by Asa Waldstein (Supplement Advisory Group), this session will feature discussion of the new FTC dietary supplement advertising guidance, the notices that followed, and the impact of both, as well as adequate claim substantiation.
Virtual Fireside Chat
Friday
Jun 16, 2023
Substantiation Dossiers: Building Trust in Label Claims for Retailers, Influencers, and Consumers
Radicle Science
June 16, 2023 (10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET)
Join Radicle Perspectives with Asa Waldstein, Principal of Supplement Advisory Group, as we discuss how to mitigate label claim risk, the impact recent headlines have had on dietary supplement consumers, and what Asa sees is next when it comes to the FTC drama.
Presentation
Tuesday
May 23, 2023
Regulatory compliance and reducing class action risk
Naturally Informed - Microbiome: Mastering the Market 2023
This three-day intensive virtual conference will examine not only probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics, but also numerous other microbiome- modulated interactions including the impact of stress and diet. Experts will examine leading-edge science, and deliver practical tools to leverage this science to competitive advantage and truly mastering the market.
Panel Discussion, Online
Tuesday
May 16, 2023
The Label: Getting to the truth on natural product claims
AHPA Botanical Congress
In this session, Asa Waldstein (Supplement Advisory Group) will provide an overview of key considerations for label claims, with Amber Littlejohn (Ice Miller) and Jake Hebert (One Step Closer) expanding on health-related claims and environmental claims, respectively.
Presentation, Online
Friday
Nov 18, 2022
Naturally Informed: Living Longer, Stronger & Healthier Virtual Conference Registration
Naturally Informed powdered by Wholefoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center
Asa Waldstein presents a regulatory and enforcement update on notable action happening in emerging categories such as brain health; bone, muscle, and joint health; libido; immunity; heart health; eye health; and more!
Podcast
Monday
Oct 24, 2022
Avoiding Marketing Risk and Remaining Compliant
To Be Blunt with Shayda Toradi
In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Asa Waldstein. Asa shares about his “Warning Letter Wednesday” emails, where he breaks down the FDA warning letters. He also talks about what an FDA warning letter might be and how it plays a major role in regulating CBD products right now as hemp is federally legal.
Panel Discussion
Wednesday
Sep 21, 2022
Building Brands in Cannabis
Naturally Boulder
Boulder, CO
If you've wanted to learn more about this continually emerging, high-growth industry, Naturally Boulder has assembled a panel of experts to discuss the state of the industry, what's hot and new, and how you can develop and build a powerhouse brand in the space. I showed up as an attendee, but due to a late panelist dropout, I was asked to speak, and it was fun!
Presentation, Online
Tuesday
Sep 20, 2022
Naturally Informed: Stress & Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market
Naturally Informed powdered by Wholefoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center
Regulatory Snapshot: A review of enforcement trends, risks, and best practices for manufacturers and marketers in the stress and mental wellness space.
Webinar
Wednesday
Jun 15, 2022
cGMP Facility Inspections Conducted by FDA: How Inspection Ready are You?
AHPA Webinar
This webinar is designed to help businesses in the dietary supplement industry understand the elements of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations (21 CFR 111) that are the primary focus during U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) facility inspections.
Webinar, Panel Discussion
Thursday
Jun 9, 2022
CBD Panel Discussion: Bridging the gap between science and regulation
Atlantia Clinical Trials
Asa Waldstein joins the Atlantia team to discuss how to use clinical data for marketing purposes to overcome regulatory hurdles that many CBD companies are encountering when commercializing their innovations.
Presentation
Saturday
May 21, 2022
Medellin, Colombia: Pitfalls to Avoid When Entering the US Cannabinoid Product Market
Bizcann Expo Columbia
Medellin, Colombia
There is much that can go wrong when entering the US cannabinoid or supplement marketplace. In this session we discuss how to avoid common labeling, product manufacturing, registration, and marketing errors that can delay launches, or worse, attract the attention of the FDA and class action attorneys.
Panel Discussion
Thursday
Mar 24, 2022
2022 Regulatory and Compliance Update
NoCo Hemp Expo, Denver, CO
Speakers: Josh Hendrix, Jonathan Miller, Asa Waldstein, Samantha Walsh, Marielle Weintraub
Today, there are a number of congressional bills and legislative and regulatory activity that can have an impact the hemp industry. Join this expert panel for an overview and analysis of key political, policy and regulatory activity that require the hemp industry’s attention, and how producers and marketers of CBD and other cannabinoids, in particular, can remain compliant in the face of USDA, FDA, EPA and other regulatory oversight.