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10/01/2025

🚨 Are your food ingredients ready for MAHA’s spotlight? Unlock peace of mind with Burdock Group’s Sustainable GRAS™ program! Dive into our latest blog to protect your brand and stay ahead of regulatory risks.

The Burdock AdvisorThe MAHA Strategy Report for Make Our Children Healthy Again (The-MAHA-Strategy-WH.pdf) is a mandate to w**d out the possible causes of chronic disease(s) in children; for example: vaccines, air pollution, microplastics in food and water, sedentary lifestyle, etc.(see figure). Whi...

09/05/2025

Expert Safety and Regulatory Compliance Solutions. Schedule your initial discussion to learn how Burdock Group & Associates can help.

Burdock Group Consultants is a leading authority in food safety and regulatory compliance, offering tailored solutions across diverse industries. Our expertise and commitment to staying informed positions us as a valuable partner for anyone seeking compliance guidance. We are experts qualified by sc...

07/23/2025

🚨 Entering the U.S. dietary supplement market? Know the rules before you launch.

Join Erik Hedrick, EVP & Director of Toxicology at Burdock Group, for a free ChemLinked webinar that breaks down the regulatory must-knows for dietary supplements in the U.S.

✅ DSHEA overview
✅ Labeling & claims
✅ NDIs vs. GRAS vs. food additives
✅ Compliance strategies that work

📅 Don’t miss this chance to get expert insight and practical guidance.

🔗https://www.burdockgroup.com/us-focus-on-regulatory-pathways-for-dietary-ingredients-and-types-of-claims

The session will explore key topics such as regulatory agencies, product categories and definitions, labeling, claims, and requirements for new dietary ingredients. Attendees will also gain clarity on the distinctions between food additives and GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) determinations, alo...

05/22/2025

🧠 Why Regulations Matter More Than Ever

Regulations aren’t just red tape—they protect consumers, ensure fair competition, and carry the force of law. Today, the FDA has evolved from an administrative body into an active enforcement agency. Whether initiated by Congress or the FDA itself, all regulations must follow a strict legal process—and if they overreach, courts can step in.

Bottom line: Respecting regulations isn’t optional, it’s essential—for compliance, consumer trust, and your business.

https://www.burdockgroup.com/the-origin-of-a-regulation

05/05/2025

FDA’s Future: Expert Insights on Regulation and Food Safety Challenges

04/09/2025

Join us at the 2025 National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, from April 22–24. Don’t miss EVP and Director of Toxicology Erik Hedrick presentation, “The Ending of the CVM/AAFCO MOU: Navigating the Nebulous Regulatory Landscape for the Animal Food Industry,” taking place at 8:45 AM on Thursday, April 24. Dr. Hedrick will explore the implications of this regulatory shift and host a Q&A to address your most pressing questions.

Feel free to send us your questions in advance, and we’ll be sure to address them during the session.

01/16/2025

📣 Prescription diets for animals - what is the bottom-line? 🐾🐶 Dive into our article for insights.

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Given below, is FDA's capsule summary of the section of the Orphan Drug Act that describes medical food for humans. A medical food for humans is appropriate for individuals who cannot tolerate certain substances traditionally used in food. For example, food for individuals with phenylketonia (who ca...

12/16/2024

Are there circumstances in which a GRAS substance should not be notified? Learn what they are as we leap into the subject of GRAS notification.

How does GRAS Notification compare to GRAS self-affirmation, self-GRAS and FDA GRAS and GRAS Affirmed, the latter two of which are provided

12/09/2024

Getting to GRAS part 3 describes the steps necessary to produce a maximally optimal GRAS dossier.

This is the third in a series of articles describing the steps necessary to produce a maximally optimal GRAS dossier.

12/02/2024

Getting to GRAS - Part II

This is the second in a series of articles describing the steps necessary to produce a maximally optimal GRAS dossier.

This is the second in a series of articles describing the steps necessary to produce a maximally optimal GRAS dossier.

11/21/2024

Getting to GRAS - Part I

This is the first in a series of articles describing the steps necessary to produce a maximally optimal GRAS dossier.

11/19/2024

Burdock Group announces the appointment of Dr. Erik Hedrick, Ph.D., to the position of Executive Vice President

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Erik Hedrick, Ph.D., as the new Executive Vice President of Burdock Group. In this role, Dr. Hedrick will oversee safety and regulatory compliance services at the firm, ensuring that our clients meet the highest standards.Dr. Hedrick brings a wealth of...