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Bloomingdale, IL (June 20, 2023) – NOW®, a trusted and family-owned natural products manufacturer for 55 years, is pleased to announce three promotions in the Nutritional Science Department of the Label Compliance Group.
Amy Kosowski, MS, RDN, who joined NOW in 2000, has been promoted to the position of Science and Regulatory Manager, overseeing the group that includes regulatory status evaluation, label compliance, research, new ingredient evaluation, as well as toxicology. Amy has held every position within the Science Group and has researched, substantiated, and written structure/function claims and label text. She has been a key player in the initiation of NOW’s policy of checking the regulatory status of all dietary supplement ingredients. Most recently, Amy held the title of Senior Nutritionist, Label Compliance Manager, where she used her skills to ensure compliance of labeling at all levels.
Celine Torres-Moon, MD, a member of the NOW Science & Regulatory team for over a decade, has been promoted to Senior Scientist. During her 10 years at NOW, she has used her scientific research skills and regulatory expertise to substantiate label and marketing claims, review marketing materials, and evaluate new ingredients. Celine has developed her technical marketing skills by writing articles, ads, and promotional materials for Protocol For Life Balance products (NOW Health Group’s practitioner brand). She has also been responsible for maintaining information on the NOW/Protocol websites and supporting NOW’s relations with universities as well as giving training talks.
Kristen McPhee, MS, has been promoted to Scientist I. Kristen is an herbalist who joined NOW two years ago as a Nutritionist, and since then, she has used her scientific research and writing skills to substantiate label claims, contribute articles to trade journals, and give training talks. She quickly developed expertise in regulatory review and has taken responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance of customer reviews and marketing materials.
“I am grateful for the smart, hard work of every single team member, and I enjoy seeing them grow and thrive,” said Yalda Shokooh, PharmD, PhD, NOW Director of Science and Nutrition.
“The advancement of these science team members demonstrates NOW’s commitment to recruiting and promoting the best talent for our quality team,” added Senior Director of Quality Katie Banaszewski. “I’m proud of them all.”
ABOUT NOW®:
Founded by Elwood Richard in 1968 on the belief that natural is better, NOW has grown from a small family operation into one of the most highly respected manufacturers in the natural products industry. Still a family-owned company today, NOW provides customers with a comprehensive approach to wellness by offering more than 1,400 dietary supplements, functional foods, sports nutrition and health and beauty products. NOW is committed to offering safe, affordable products of the highest quality, and is a highly regarded advocate in the natural products industry. After 55 years in the natural products industry, NOW remains committed to its original mission – to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. www.NOWFoods.com.
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