Council for Responsible Nutrition

CRN: JAMA Letter on Pediatric Melatonin Use Underscores Popularity of Safe Products

CRN says the letter cites irrelevant and flawed data to raise unnecessary alarm about pediatric use of melatonin.

November 15, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is aiming to set the record straight on melatonin.

CRN: Fish Oil Study Demonstrate "Amazing Lack of Understanding" About Why Consumers Use Supplements

August 28, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

A new report titled "Health Claims and Doses of Fish Oil Supplements in the US" that was published in JAMA Cardiology suggests that most fish oil supplement labels make claims about health benefits without trial data to support their efficacy. CRN weighs in.

CRN 50th Anniversary Signature Events to Focus on Purpose-Driven Growth

Registration is now open for annual dietary supplement and functional food industry events Science in Session’ and Now New Next.

July 26, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), is gearing up to host its annual events “Science in Session” and “Now New Next.” The events will take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, in Dana Point, CA, from October 3-6.

CRN: JAMA Research Letter "Raises False Alarm Over Levels of Melatonin in Gummies"

April 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Following the publication of a research letter in JAMA that reported 22 out of 25 melatonin products analyzed were mislabeled, mainstream media posted alarming headlines such as: Potentially dangerous doses of melatonin and CBD found in gummies sold for sleep. Natural products industry groups stepped in to put the issue in perspective.

FDA Releases Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory; Industry Reacts

“This sort of communication, without providing any new information for stakeholders, will reinforce industry misgivings about giving the agency even more authority," said AHPA's Michael McGuffin.

March 15, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

Health Care Cost Savings from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements 2022–2030

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation shared findings from its new economic report Supplements to Savings: U.S. Health Care Cost Savings from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements, 2022–2030. Key aspects of Supplement to Savings: It reveals only $59 billion in savings are currently being captured; It specifies the chronic diseases avoidable with...

CRN Announces 10 New Members, Winners of CASP Award

November 22, 2021

Julia Peterman

Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced the addition of 10 new companies to its membership rolls, as well as the winners of CRN’s CASP Award. The voting members added during the second and third quarters of 2021: Arbonne International, which offers plant-based personal care, beauty, and wellness...

The Natural View, Live at SSW: A Look at CRN's 2021 Consumer Survey

November 3, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine talks with Brian Wommack, Senior Vice President of Communications at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), about CRN's 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. Tune in for highlights, including findings showing consumers find added value in branded ingredients, and are willing to pay for that...

FDA Commissioner Nominated; CRN Notes Top 6 Priorities

October 15, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—President Biden has nominated Robert M. Califf, M.D., for Commissioner of the FDA. FDA hasn’t had a permanent chief since President Biden took office, reports the New York Times, and acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock is nearing the end of the term that acting officials are allowed to...

Leadership Change at Office of Dietary Supplement Programs

October 1, 2021

Julia Peterman

Silver Spring, MD—Cara Welch, Ph.D., has stepped down as Acting Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP), and Greg Noonan, Ph.D., has taken the post. The Council of Responsible Nutrition (CRN) wrote in the association’s Daily Supplement that this isn’t a comment on Dr. Welch’s performance, but a...