Washington, D.C.—FDA has sent to Congress their report on the current state of the cannabidiol (CBD) marketplace. The report recognizes the public’s interest in CBD, but says that “there are many questions about the characteristics of currently marketed CBD products because the Agency lacks significant information on what CBD-containing products...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), a 139-year-old industry trade organization, is rebranding for the first time in 20 years, according to a press release. The rebrand includes a new logo, tagline, and brand narrative, now that the organization represents consumer medical devices as well as over-the-counter medicines and...
Washington, D.C.—Three trade associations representing the dietary supplements industry have sent a proposed framework for an NDI master file to Steven Tave, the Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs. The goal with the proposed framework is to address the protection of innovation, according to the letter, which was...
Washington, D.C.—Several industry associations have sent the IRS a joint letter expressing the importance of expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include dietary supplements as “medical expenses.” The letter applauds the portion of the CARES Act which restored the ability to obtain reimbursement from eligible...
Washington, D.C.—The dietary supplement industry is commending FDA for taking action to protect consumers by calling out marketers who make illegal and unsubstantiated drug claims related to COVID-19, according to a press release. FDA has sent 16 warning letters to companies claiming that their products can prevent, treat, or cure...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the FDA and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to three companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. The letters went to Gaia’s Whole Healing Essentials LLC, Homeomart Indibuy, and Health Mastery Systems DBA Pure Plant Essentials. Gaia’s Whole Healing Essentials...
Washington, D.C.—The 5th annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), which was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 27, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 16, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. All existing registrations and pricing will be honored. The one-day summit is an educational industry event...
Washington D.C.— On March 20, 2020, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) have submitted a letter to the nation’s governors, focused how dietary supplements qualify as essential. CRN shared that this letter...
Washington, D.C.—The 5th annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), which was scheduled to take place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 27, has been postponed due to the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19. The one-day summit is an educational industry event specifically designed for manufacturers, marketers and...
Washington, D.C.—A coalition of Industry trade associations is reminding consumers and retailers that dietary supplements cannot claim to treat, prevent, or cure the coronavirus, in a statement released Tuesday. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the United Natural Products...
