Regulatory Matters: Perspectives on Regulations of Dietary Supplements

Description

Join William Barrier, director of the MS in Regulatory Science Program, as he hosts Kantha Shelke, Johns Hopkins senior lecturer, for a discussion on the evolving regulatory landscape of dietary supplements.

As the current U.S. dietary supplement market, valued at $67 billion (NBJ), continues to grow (compound annual growth rate of 5%) across all demographics, public perception of supplement safety and regulation remains divided, often shaped by skepticism and misinformation. Through case studies and real-world examples, webinar attendees will gain a deeper, evidence-based understanding of supplements and their role in public health.

Shelke will highlight advances in research and emerging technologies such as nutrigenomics, microbiome analysis, and biochemical testing and provide insights from cultural and traditional practices worldwide. As most dietary supplements—many with centuries of safe use—require a better understanding of function and safety rather than pharmaceutical-level scrutiny, Shelke will address challenges in integrating supplements into clinical practice within current regulations and explore the implications of Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Food and Drug Administration oversight.

Shelke is an Institute of Food Technologists fellow and the founder of Corvus Blue LLC, a firm dedicated to advancing the development and commercialization of food and supplement products with scientific integrity and practical insight. Shelke has also served as an expert witness in numerous food and supplement litigations.