What can I search for in Intelligence?
The Intelligence app is populated by numerous datasets, some of which must be purchased separately as an add-on.
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The advanced search functions in the Intelligence app navigate between Food Ingredients, Dietary Supplements, Suppliers and Citations.
Why use advanced searching?
Any ingredient, supplier, or health topic found in Intelligence can be added to a Watchlist to automatically receive targeted updates related to your supply chain (e.g., risk alerts, inspection results, and new scientific articles). Additionally, any ingredient, supplier, health topic, alert, or article may be bookmarked into a Workspace to be shared with colleagues or business partners.
Read on for best practices and information about each search category:
- Food Ingredient Intelligence
- Dietary Supplements
- Suppliers
- Citations
Food Ingredient Intelligence
Conduct research and monitor potential risk by ingredient.
Search for any ingredient used in food and beverage to view rich information about this ingredient and view related global risk alerts.
Intelligence contains over 18,000 food ingredients. Use taxonomy filters and keyword search to find the exact ingredient you are looking for and to choose the exact depth and breadth of content that fits your needs.
To monitor this ingredient and receive real-time updates about relevant risk alerts, articles, or other intel, use the '…' on the right to add this ingredient to a Watchlist. For additional information: Viewing & Managing Watchlists
Click on the ingredient name to see more information. Use the tabs at the top of the page to switch between General Information and Alerts. In the Alerts tab, view rejections, recalls, articles and other risk alerts related to that ingredient. Sort and filter by date, company, destination, origin, source, alert type, or hazard category to assess potential impact to your business.
Share potential threats with colleagues directly to quickly react and find alternative sources. Use the bookmark action by clicking on the '…' next to a specific alert to add that alert to a shared Workspace. Then hit the Marketplace to find alternative items or suppliers!
Dietary Supplements Intelligence
Research and monitor functional ingredients by health topic and category.
Search across a rich taxonomy of over 22,000 ingredients used in dietary supplements and functional nutrition products. See related risk alerts, scientific citations and health topics associated with that specific ingredient.
Filter by taxonomy category or health topic to find ingredients of interest and to choose the exact depth and breadth of content that fits your needs.
Add an ingredient to a Watchlist or bookmark to a shared Workspace by clicking on the '…' next to the row.
Click on the ingredient name to see more information. Use the tabs at the top of the page to switch between General Information, Alerts and Citations. Within General Information, view the ingredient regulatory status (NDI, GRAS etc.) and related Warnings & Advisories (Prop 65, USADA High Risk List etc.)
Supplier Intelligence
View alerts, recalls, organic certifications, and FDA Inspection results for specific supplier locations. Intelligence contains 110,000 supplier entities. Search supplier names to view related alerts, organic certifications, and inspection results.
Use keyword search and filter by location, alert type, and latest alerts.
Use the '…' on the right to add a supplier to a Watchlist or bookmark it to a shared Workspace to let your team know about potential supply chain risk related to that supplier.
Click the supplier’s name to view more information about the specific alerts or inspection results. You can also bookmark a specific alert into a Workspace by clicking the '…' next to the alert.
Citations Intelligence
Find scientific articles to support claim substantiation and monitor health topics for the latest research.
Intelligence contains 400,000 curated studies. Search for an ingredient or health topic to find the latest scientific research in the area.
Filter by health topic, study types, study designs, publication date, and journal rankings.
Use the '…' on the right to bookmark an article into a Workspace.
Each article stub will list health topics and dietary supplement ingredients related to that study. Click on the eye icon next to a health topic or dietary supplement to add that to a Watchlist.
This is particularly useful for R&D and Formulation teams creating products with a specific health benefit in mind. Watch a Health Topic to receive real-time updates when new research or studies are published.