SpendLessWorkLess

I read a study a while back (from the early 2000's I think) about probiotics on the market.
The study found that nearly all of them either didn't contain the microorganisms claimed or contained mostly dead microorganisms. Some even contained potentially harmful microorganisms.
Has there been any effort, that you know of, to create an independent organization to certify probiotics?

Do you know if there's been any progress in treating Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis with probiotics (including fecal transplants)?