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< Back Interview Saturday Jun 20, 2020 Why Hemp-CBD Companies Need a Supplement Executive NutraCast Maximizing sales by decreasing the time to get to operational efficiency is important. Learning on the job when it comes to best interpreting GMP's, knowing what machinery companies to purchase from, how to market products effectively and compliantly can slow the time to get to maximum peak performance. Focus on sales rather than being bogged down in the "learning curve"stages of growth by hiring an industry expert. We discuss this and more during our fun discussion. Listen Previous Next

< Back Meet-Up Group Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 Founder's Night: Iconic CEO's share their stories Boulder Hemp-CBD Group Meet-Up Boulder Hemp-CBD Group Meet-Up hosted by Asa (In-person) A special Founders Night, a Fireside Chat format with two CEOs sharing their personal journeys, visions of where the market is going, and the host of decisions they need to make--business and regulatory both-as their companies grow. How do their companies deal with ever-changing regulations? How much budget and staff do they allocate for Regulatory compliance? Do venture capitalists take compliance into consideration when investing, both budget and company attitude? I am joined by special guests: Nancy Whiteman , well-known CEO of Wana Brands. Patrick Rea , CEO, and Co-Founder of Canopy Boulder See Pictures Previous Next

The head of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplement Programs and a dozen others offered their perspective on the recent DSHEA at 30 Summit in Salt Lake City. < Back FDA, industry experts reflect on DSHEA at 30 Summit Josh Long Interview The head of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplement Programs and a dozen others offered their perspective on the recent DSHEA at 30 Summit in Salt Lake City. Asa Waldstein, principal, Supplement Advisory Group: “The DSHEA Summit was a well-structured and moderated event that provided a wonderful opportunity for stakeholders in the natural wellness space to come together, appreciate and contextualize the origins and initial purposes of DSHEA, align concerning the current status of regulation in the space, and exchange ideas about what adjustments or improvements are needed. We need to use this opportunity to move forward in achieving our shared goals together. DSHEA is a remarkable statute that accomplished both expected and unexpected results. We should work to improve upon DSHEA and not simply abandon it or rush into new legislation that betrays its underlying principle of empowering consumers to make informed decisions about managing their own health and wellness.” Read More Previous Next

Called Apex Compliance, the software detects risky marketing terms and phrases and suggests lower-risk alternatives. < Back Regulatory compliance software helps supplement, nutrition, functional food, and cannabis brands vet their marketing claims Jennifer Grebow Interview Called Apex Compliance, the software detects risky marketing terms and phrases and suggests lower-risk alternatives. Read More Previous Next

Jennifer Adam and Asa Waldstein provide commentary in this article by Cassandra Stern. < Back Olly and BrainPack NAD decisions highlight challenges in supplement advertising Cassandra Stern Interview Jennifer Adam and Asa Waldstein provide commentary in this article by Cassandra Stern. "Small words can impact the amount of substantiation needed, which is why it is important to build a company culture of compliance and help the marketing, sales, regulatory, and social teams understand the guardrails or substantiation and what can go wrong if they are not followed." - Asa Waldstein Read More Previous Next

Asa Waldstein, Principal, Supplement Advisory Group, discussed the most recent info on FDA and FTC’s thinking regarding immune support in Communicating in-store and online—where are we now? “FDA is going back many years and citing multi-year-old social media posts in warning letters,” he shared. “One cited a social media post from 2014, and they treat those the same way as new posts. Hashtags are also claims. ‘Liking’ a post is a claim. Replying to or reposting a customer comment on social media, that’s a claim. All marketing is considered ‘labeling’.” That includes, he said, product reviews and testimonials; infographics; citing studies; blogs; and more. < Back #NaturallyInformed Event Looks at Immune Health from All Angles Julia Peterman Press Mention Asa Waldstein, Principal, Supplement Advisory Group, discussed the most recent info on FDA and FTC’s thinking regarding immune support in Communicating in-store and online—where are we now? “FDA is going back many years and citing multi-year-old social media posts in warning letters,” he shared. “One cited a social media post from 2014, and they treat those the same way as new posts. Hashtags are also claims. ‘Liking’ a post is a claim. Replying to or reposting a customer comment on social media, that’s a claim. All marketing is considered ‘labeling’.” That includes, he said, product reviews and testimonials; infographics; citing studies; blogs; and more. Read More Previous Next

Maximizing sales by reducing risk in web and social media marketing for supplement and hemp industries. About Asa Waldstein Principal of Supplement Advisory Group , dedicated to providing regulatory and marketing risk analysis for the supplement industry. I love educating and supporting a community approach to compliance best practice development and lower-risk marketing strategies, which often change based on FDA/FTC enforcement trends. I routinely speak at conferences on enforcement trends, industry compliance, and the nuances of effectively marketing products in the digital era. Check out my weekly Warning Letter Wednesday post . I'm a Certified Clinical Herbalist (CCH) with 20+ years of experience developing and deploying organizational strategies across divisions in the dietary supplement industry. I've developed, manufactured, and marketed hundreds of dietary supplement products and have helped oversee three FDA GMP audits with no 483s. Former C-level executive integral in retooling operations, manufacturing, and QA to greatly improve order efficiency, fulfillment time, out of stocks, and excessive labor KPIs while supporting the company during the brisk revenue growth stage. Current Chair of American Herbal Products Association's (AHPA) dynamic Cannabis Committee and former board member. These affiliations allow me to continue to help drive hemp and dietary supplement regulations and compliance forward during this important time in the industry. Founder and host of Asa's Regulatory Hints YouTube channel . My herbalism research focuses on herbal therapeutics and identifying and ethically wildcrafting medicinal plants, skills now used when formulating, ordering, and approving ingredients. AboutVideo Free Introductory Regulatory Consult Available Online 15 Minute Consultation with Asa Waldstein 15 min Book Now

In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements. < Back Q2 warning letter roundup with Asa Waldstein Asa Waldstein Guest Article In his quarterly update, consultant Asa Waldstein identifies trends in FDA warning letters impacting manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements. Read More Previous Next

A roundup of thought-provoking posts we saw on social media! < Back The Buzz in Natural: December 2024 WholeFoods Magazine Staff Press Mention A roundup of thought-provoking posts we saw on social media! Asa Waldstein , Principal of Supplement Advisory Group, got the industry digging out their dusty old photo albums when he posted: “I'm kicking off a new trend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, which paved the way for the supplements industry as we know it today. Withou t #DSHEA , there wouldn't be a lawful pathway for us to sell and enjoy supplements…Let the fun begin!” Waldstein’s challenge: Post a picture of yourself from 1994,, and share a short sentence about what you like about the supplement industry. Include the hashtag #DSHEA94Pic in the post. The industry accepted the challenge–check out #DSHEA94Pic on LinkedIn to see throwback pics from industry members throughout the supply chain. And join the fun! Post your 1994 photo (or as close as you can get) and let us know what you like about this industry! Read More Previous Next

< Back Webinar Friday Feb 12, 2021 Preparing For FDA Inspections: Fireside Chat Asa's Regulatory Education Series Asa and Steven Yeager discuss tools on how to prepare for and execute a successful FDA inspection. This includes an "Ask Me Anything" session where you can ask anything from us. How To Prepare: (Examples include): No Claims on Web & Social Media Outside of Building Clean Back Doors locked (GMP prerequisite) SOP Ready: What to do during an FDA inspection And more! Company Conduct: Quickly Turn Around Requests Make Copies of Everything Correct Observations Immediately Work with the investigator And more! Steven Yeager is Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Mountain Rose Herbs and has overseen several FDA GMP inspections. Learn more here . Watch Previous Next

Guest article in Yes Weekly < Back Tips for Lower Risk Marketing Supplements & CBD Products in the Coronavirus Era Asa Waldstein Guest Article Guest article in Yes Weekly Read More Previous Next