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Jan 2, 2024

Guest Article

Asa Waldstein

Q4 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

In his quarterly FDA warning letter roundup, dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews trends over the last quarter and year, and he makes 2024 predictions.

Q4 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

Oct 31, 2023

Interview

Jeff Gelski

Sales soar for probiotic-containing soft drinks

Reporting of a SupplySide West presentation

Sales soar for probiotic-containing soft drinks

Oct 10, 2023

Guest Article

Asa Waldstein

Q3 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

In his quarterly FDA warning letter roundup, dietary supplement consultant Asa Waldstein reviews trends around homeopathic products, claims made in YouTube videos, delta-8 THC, and more.

Q3 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

Aug 9, 2023

Interview

Nutraceutical

New software emerges to help nutrition and dietary supplement companies vet marketing claims

The software, named Apex Compliance, finds risky terms and phrases and suggests alternatives on websites, YouTube videos and in uploaded content

New software emerges to help nutrition and dietary supplement companies vet marketing claims

Aug 8, 2023

Interview

Jennifer Grebow

Regulatory compliance software helps supplement, nutrition, functional food, and cannabis brands vet their marketing claims

Called Apex Compliance, the software detects risky marketing terms and phrases and suggests lower-risk alternatives.

Regulatory compliance software helps supplement, nutrition, functional food, and cannabis brands vet their marketing claims

Jul 13, 2023

Interview

Kelly Teal

FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements

Suprimo Imports still lists for sale products targeted by FDA in a warning letter, raising the question whether the company will face any legal or criminal action.

FDA targets AK Forte distributor for selling drugs, not supplements

Jul 11, 2023

Guest Article

Asa Waldstein

Q2 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements.

Q2 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

Jul 6, 2023

Interview

Danielle Masterson

New software makes in-house regulatory expertise accessible

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.

New software makes in-house regulatory expertise accessible

Apr 26, 2023

Interview

Ten experts reflect on state of U.S. hemp industry

Asa and other industry experts interviewed

Ten experts reflect on state of U.S. hemp industry

Apr 21, 2023

Podcast Interview

Benzinga Cannabis

Cutting-Edge Solutions For Hemp Marketing

In the latest episode of The Hoban Minute, straight from the NOCO 9 trade show in Colorado Springs, Xavier interviews Asa Waldstein, founder of Apex Compliance and principal at Supplement Advisory Group. Xavier gets a first look at Asa’s new compliance tool, Apex, and the two discuss the dire need for marketing claim reviews in the hemp cannabinoid product space and how Apex Compliance is a tool designed specifically to help brands, marketers, consultants, and more navigate the ever-changing regulations around marketing their products.

Cutting-Edge Solutions For Hemp Marketing

Apr 3, 2023

Guest Article

Asa Waldstein

Q1 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements.

Q1 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

Mar 15, 2023

Press Mention

AHPA

Asa Waldstein wins AHPA Herbal Hero Award

Asa Waldstein is principal of Supplement Advisory Group, chair of the AHPA Cannabis Committee, and undisputed AHPA superfan – championing the association and contributing to AHPA initiatives every chance he gets. With a background in herbalism, Asa has 20 years of experience developing and implementing compliant marketing and cGMP manufacturing processes, and he is widely respected for his dietary supplement and hemp regulatory expertise and creative outreach. His dedication to supporting the market for safe, high quality dietary supplements and herbal products is outstanding and his commitment to advancing AHPA's efforts is inspiring.

Asa Waldstein is the recipient of the 2023 AHPA Herbal Hero Award.

“When I started studying clinical herbalism in the late 90s and followed my passion for herbs into the supplement industry, I had no idea how much fun and opportunity it would bring me. This award signifies that anything is possible if you follow your passions, work hard, and find a supportive community like AHPA. I have been an AHPA member for almost half of my life, and I attribute much of my professional success to the connections and education from being an active AHPA member. I thank the AHPA community for this prestigious award. It's genuinely one of the pinnacles of my professional career, and I am so thankful!”

-Asa Waldstein

Asa Waldstein wins AHPA Herbal Hero Award

Jan 31, 2023

Interview

Steven Hoffman

Hemp and CBD Industry Responds to FDA’s Announcement on CBD

Asa and other industry leaders interviewed

Hemp and CBD Industry Responds to FDA’s Announcement on CBD

Jan 24, 2023

Interview

Jennifer Grebow

Is FDA watching heart health supplements in 2023? 2023 Ingredient trends for food, drinks, dietary supplements, and natural products

Asa and other industry leaders interviewed

Is FDA watching heart health supplements in 2023? 2023 Ingredient trends for food, drinks, dietary supplements, and natural products

Jan 20, 2023

Contributing Author

Let's Talk Hemp

FDA Warning Letters, activity and actions in 2022 and what that means for 2023

Hemp Industry 2023 Opportunities Report

FDA Warning Letters, activity and actions in 2022 and what that means for 2023

Jan 18, 2023

Interview

Palmate, LLC

Why CBD Companies Should Re-Examine Their Marketing Content -- NOW

Why CBD Companies Should Re-Examine Their Marketing Content -- NOW

Jan 17, 2023

Interview

Danielle Masterson

House Oversight chair to FDA: Enough is enough

Asa and other industry leaders interviewed

House Oversight chair to FDA: Enough is enough

Dec 20, 2022

Guest Article

Asa Waldstein

Q4 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements.

Q4 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein

Nov 23, 2022

Interview

Judy Blatman

Stay in your lane: Novel delivery systems must comply with supplement regulations

Asa and other industry leaders interviewed

Stay in your lane: Novel delivery systems must comply with supplement regulations

Nov 17, 2022

Interview

Danielle Masterson

‘Warning letter geek’ decodes marketing compliance

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.

‘Warning letter geek’ decodes marketing compliance
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