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Applications Open for Burdock Group’s SOT 2021 Student Scientific Award
Burdock Group’s SOT Student Scientific Award applications are open to a qualified full-time graduate and undergraduate student attending...

Burdock Group
Jan 24, 20211 min read


What is it?! A Food, Drug or Supplement?
Marketers call it a nutraceutical, R&D says it’s a dietary supplement, but FDA calls it a Drug - what is it?! In the world of regulatory...

Burdock Group
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Plant-Based Proteins: Ingredient Innovation & Regulatory Pathways
Julie L. Horton, Ph.D., Senior Scientist & General Manager of Burdock Group Consultants, explores the food technology principles driving...

Burdock Group
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Ask the Expert: Medical Foods / Food for Special Dietary Use
An often misunderstood term, a “Medical Food”, as defined in (21 U.S.C. 360ee(b)(3)) is “a food which is formulated to be consumed or...

Burdock Group
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Safety and Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat as a Food Product
Introduction In 2003, the first ever tissue-engineered steak was eaten by Australian artists, Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr. This was for...

Burdock Group
Sep 28, 20208 min read


Ask the Expert: Compliance for New Pet Food / Animal Feed Ingredients
During our live "Ask the Expert" panel, our guest, Dr. Ray Maltuka answered questions from the viewing audience about Compliance for New...

Burdock Group
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Get to Know Burdock Group's Pets!
Meet the team behind the scenes at Burdock Group, aka our pets! Get to know our pets and how they contribute to our day-to-day operations...

Burdock Group
Aug 26, 20201 min read


Ask the Expert: Human GRAS
During our live "Ask the Expert" panel, our guest, Dr. Ray Maltuka answered questions from the viewing audience about Human GRAS. *The...

Burdock Group
Jul 30, 20201 min read


GRAS or NDIN? Regulatory Pathways for Novel Dietary Ingredients
Do you have a novel dietary ingredient and need to know your regulatory options? We discuss what regulatory paths are available for novel...

Burdock Group
Jun 25, 20201 min read


“The Dose Makes the Poison” – The Right and Wrong Way to Calculate an Estimated Daily Intake
Introduction The first lesson in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison”; meaning that all things are toxic, even water when...

Burdock Group
Jun 1, 202010 min read


Regulatory Hurdles Associated with Cannabis & Its Concentrates
The use of cannabis/hemp and its concentrates in food, beverages, supplements, and pet treats is rapidly increasing. Many companies find...

Burdock Group
May 21, 20201 min read


AFIA Elect Burdock Group to be Member of Two Committees
Burdock Group is pleased to announce our appointment as a member of the American Feed Industry Associations (AFIA) Aquaculture and...

Burdock Group
Apr 29, 20202 min read


GRAS, AAFCO, or FAP: Which Option Works Best for Your Novel Animal Feed Ingredient?
Whether you're new to the Animal Feed Industry, an Industry Veteran, or a member of the Human food industry that's interested in learning...

Burdock Group
Apr 23, 20201 min read


Applications Open for Burdock Group’s IFT 2020 Student Travel Award
Burdock Group’s IFT 2020 Student Travel Award applications are open to qualified full-time graduate students attending IFT20 in Chicago,...

Burdock Group
Mar 28, 20201 min read


Burdock Group Names SOT 2020 Student Travel Award Winner
Burdock Group continues to encourage undergraduates to pursue a career in food ingredient safety and regulation by offering its Student...

Burdock Group
Mar 16, 20201 min read


Before we GRAS, Let’s Sharpen Our Axe
Occasionally, a GRAS needs to be amended.

Burdock Group
Mar 15, 20204 min read


Opening the Dietary Supplement Floodgates
Historically, approximately 70% of dietary supplement notifications to FDA were rejected. This high rejection rate has had a chilling...

Burdock Group
Feb 4, 20204 min read


Burdock Group Welcomes New Chief Inspiration Officer
We'd like to introduce you to our newest member - Chloe. As CIO (Chief Inspiration Officer), her responsibilities include reviewing pet...

Burdock Group
Jan 22, 20201 min read


Applications Open for Burdock Group’s SOT 2020 Student Travel Award
Burdock Group’s SOT Student Travel Award applications are open to a qualified full-time graduate and undergraduate student attending the...

Burdock Group
Jan 17, 20201 min read


Regulatory Framework of Terpenes for Dietary Supplements
Terpenes are responsible for the taste, aroma, and pharmacological activities of many plants like citrus fruits, coriander, and eucalyptus.

Burdock Group
Oct 6, 20197 min read
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