Silver Spring, MD—In response to accusations of lack of movement on the cannabidiol (CBD) front, FDA has released a statement titled “Better Data for a Better Understanding of the Use and Safety Profile of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products.” The Council for Responsible Nutrition has dismissed it as an “excuse” for FDA's...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has launched a new video series titled “4 Things to Know,” intended to explain complex dietary supplement industry topics to non-industry audiences. The series is hosted by expert CRN staffers, a press release on the topic notes. “Industry issues can get complicated quickly,”...
Washington, D.C.—“There is so much we can do to maintain health. With evidence pointing to a correlation between poor nutrition and poor immune response to pathogens that make us sick, it is very reasonable to screen for nutrient deficiencies and consider taking supplements such as a multivitamin and vitamin D.”...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted comments regarding two separate issues: N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) warning letters, and a recent proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would allow HHS to review existing regulations and amend or rescind them. In a letter to Steven...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced that upgrades are being made to the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library). Companies that want to participate in this self-regulatory product listing now have additional support options to upload their dietary supplement product information, according to a press release from CRN. “Serving...
Washington, D.C.—A study published in BMJ Open came to the conclusion that multivitamins and multimineral (MVM) products result, not in improved health, but in the perception of improved health. The Council for Responsible Nutrition released a statement decrying the “many limitations and shortcomings that hinder this study,” noting that MVMs...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced an upcoming education initiative to inform retailers about probiotic products. The goal: To help retailers ensure that only high-quality products make it to shelf. The initiative will also aim to educate retail dietitians, pharmacists, sales associates, and other stakeholders. A “Retail Buyer’s...
Washington, D.C.—For the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) report taking dietary supplements, according to the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The latest number do indicate a decrease in usage, at 73% in 2020, down from 77% in 2019, 75% in...
Washington, D.C.—A new study published in Neurology concluded that “over-the-counter cognitive enhancement supplements may contain multiple unapproved drugs,” drawing industry rebuttal. The study was conducted by searching two supplement databases for products labeled as containing one of four different drugs not approved for use in the U.S. The 10 products...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced keynote speakers for its Now, New, Next conference, taking place virtually October 14-16. According to a press release, the speakers will be: Steven Tave, Director of FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, will discuss regulatory priorities on October 14; Zachary Karabell, Global...
