The Amazon marketplace – September 2019 update
Trust Transparency Center has been following and reporting on the “Amazon Effect” on the dietary supplement industry since March 2017. In that time, the impacts have been numerous and far…
Musings from NBJ Summit 2019
That’s now at least 17 NBJ Summit’s I’ve attended over the past 20 years. I’m a fan of the event, and it’s certainly interesting to see how it’s evolved over…
Musings from IFT 2019
Last week I had the opportunity to visit New Orleans, a phenomenal destination, for the 2019 IFT show. Disclosure: I did not take in any of the scientific sessions, and…
Confidence should be a good thing, right?
You’d think any headline that had the words confidence and supplements in the same headline would be a good thing, right? Not so this past week as the dietary supplement…
Musings from Vitafoods 2019
I really like Geneva and Vitafoods—I just can’t help it. Over the last 15 years, several Geneva traditions have merged into my own Vitafoods experience including a vibrant show floor, awards…
Responsibility in Establishing and Maintaining FDA Audit Readiness
Continuing our plan to detail the regulatory and fundamental quality responsibilities that all brand manufacturers (especially online-only brands) need to embrace, this piece offers a short discussion about another responsibility/accountability…
Musings from SSE 2019
Destination: Secaucus, New Jersey. Timing: early April. While not the most exciting or luxurious of destinations – it’s a great place to do some health ingredient business. SupplySide East, for the…
The Confusing State of States’ Sales Tax
Confusion has been the consistent word whenever we speak of regulations and how they are interpreted and applied to the ecommerce retailer. Usually we are discussing the FDA or FTC…
Community Counts
Humans are social animals. For optimal performance, we need to be engaged, excited, and surrounded by like-minded folk. In order to thrive, we generally need consistent interaction. That’s where community…
Musings from Expo West 2019
Another Expo West is in the books - that makes 20 for me, I think. While it’s easy to get jaded after so many Expos, somehow it continues to inspire.…