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CRN Challenges FDA Course on Drug Preclusion

June 2, 2023

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted a Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the agency to reconsider its interpretation of the Drug Preclusion Clause.

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Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

Idaho Legislature Advances Legislation Protecting Access to Dietary Supplements

NPA has initiated a grassroots effort in support of the Idaho proposal, and is pressing for other states to follow Idaho’s lead.

March 2, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

NPA shared news that the Idaho State House Health & Welfare Committee advanced legislation that would codify the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) into Idaho law.

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance When Bringing a Product to Market

Getting Regulatory Right is Brand Insurance

February 27, 2023

Lesley O’Connor, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Vitaquest International

The nutraceuticals market is experiencing a sustained period of growth fueled by consumers focused on improving personal health. As marketers of nutraceutical supplements bring new products to market, it is critical that they comply with all regulatory requirements to protect consumers and themselves.

FDA: Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods & Supplements Not Appropriate for CBD

January 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—There needs to be new regulatory pathway for cannabidiol (CBD) that balances consumers’ desire for access to CBD products with regulatory oversight that can manage risks. That's the conclusion the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached after convening an internal working group to explore potential regulatory...

β-NMN Is Not a Dietary Supplement? CRN Responds

November 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Following a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) President and CEO Steve Mister outlined the problems. “CRN is alarmed that, once again, FDA changed its position on whether an ingredient—in this case, beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (β-NMN)—can...

Coming Soon: AHPA's Congress on Regulatory Priorities in the Natural Products Market

October 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its Regulatory Congress. The event, taking place virtually on November 15, will deliver the latest updates and guidance on matters affecting the regulatory landscape of the dietary supplement and natural products industries. A few of the sessions by...

Marketing Dietary Supplements — A Brief Discussion of Current Regulatory Challenges

September 16, 2022

James Gormley

At the federal level, dietary supplements and ingredients are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); at the state level, all 50 states have agencies in charge of consumer-health and food product oversight. Regarding dietary supplements, the FDA has responsibility for oversight...

CRN Outlines Stance on Mandatory Product Listing for Dietary Supplements

August 19, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released a statement from Steve Mister, President & CEO of the association, regarding progress being made toward passage of federal legislation to enact a product registry for dietary supplements. "I want to reassure you that we continue to advocate for advancing this legislation and honor...

Can Civics + Politics = Progress?

August 16, 2022

Karen Howard and Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Civics and politics. The mere mention of the words can shut people down. We live in complicated times, requiring thoughtful consideration, respectful debate, and the active intention to improve the health of our planet and its people. Instead, our 24/7 election cycle often breeds a massive "word" war. People are...