CRN said FTC's guidance misrepresents the state of the law with respect to advertising substantiation for dietary supplements and food. Take a look at the top concerns.

In September 2023, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released a statement  after submitting a Citizen Petition to the FTC urging it to withdraw the Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Substantiation of Product Claims. 

An innovative new software program called Apex Compliance has launched to help marketers of nutritional products, dietary supplements, and functional foods communicate with consumers while safely navigating regulations about what they can say about their products. 

Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Fly-In Day on June 7 to advocate for dietary supplements and the natural products industry.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the American Conference Institute (ACI) once again are teaming up for Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. Back for the 11th year, this year's event is taking place June 28 – 29, 2023 (in person in NYC, as well as livestreamed).

On April 13, FTC put approximately 670 advertisers on notice that they should "avoid deceiving consumers with advertisements that make product claims that cannot be backed up or substantiated."