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National Advertising Division finds Magni Group didn’t support claims made on MagniLife Gel packaging, in direct-mail advertisements and online and in social media “Rapid Pain Relief.”

The president says 4 March would mark the start of tariffs he initially intended to take effect on 1 February before allowing a delay for Mexico and Canada to implement border security to help curb illegal entry by immigrants and fentanyl smuggling.

Funding, expert support available for Nature’s Way Innovation Challenge picks; Xymogen adds direct-to-consumer sales in brand update; and Nutrishop pitches franchise opportunities.

In recent US consumer health space rebranding, VEGA pays homage to celestial origins; AN Performance formulations launched with Chiquita co-branding; Crown simplifies Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen portfolio with products tailored to life stages; and AMMD packaging shows a modern and elevated look.

McCaffrey Brands makes protein bar play; singer Meghan Trainor partners with Terra Origin on line extension; USANA’s new science chief has experience with Amway; Optimum Nutrition optimizes female athletes’ commitment; Kerry Group names commercial and North America chiefs; Cizzle Brands has advisors for launch; Tosi moves on from founders with Series B funding; and first PLT Health Solutions president not from founding family.

Brands should “remain flexible and also explore ways to leverage this trend through innovation, consumer education and strategic retailer partnerships,” says Lauren Alexander of market research firm Emerson Group. “This is not a fad,” says Rick Polito of the Nutrition Business Journal.

Final rule’s requirement that ACNU formulations also remain available as Rx generics could limit revenues for marketers of the nonprescription drugs while approvals of ACNU applications from studies with participants having drugs delivered to their homes may require marketers to limit distribution to direct-to-consumer without clearance for sales in retail stores.

Direct-selling giant say “despite widespread use, nearly half of respondents – 47% – mistakenly believe that the FDA approves these products before they are sold to the public.”

Fitcrunch brand and CEO move to 1440 Foods; BBB National Programs expands leadership; Fighting Weight names CEO at launch; OmegaXL Sport connects with Model Elizabeth Gutiérrez; Board member moves to Natural Grocer helm; Quest Nutrition provides protein snacks for USA Rugby; Lionel Messi’s hydration beverage distribution spreads.

Texas bill filed in advance of the state’s next legislative session starting in January while bills proposing prohibiting sales of supplements and OTC drugs for weight loss or bodybuilding to minors remain active in three states where current sessions continue, Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey.