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NPA Announces Annual Fly-In Day 2024

by Eric Munson | February 12, 2024

The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced its annual “Fly-In on Capitol Hill” advocacy day will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The event will allow attendees to meet directly with their members of Congress to discuss legislation and policy impacting the natural products industry. The NPA will offer a “How to Lobby” […]

DSHEA Anniversary Week Serves as Inflection Point for Industry

by Nicholas Saraceno | October 25, 2019

This week, the dietary supplement industry recognizes 25 years of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), the landmark legislation that struck a balance between consumer safety and access to dietary supplements. Since it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Oct. 25, 1994, DSHEA has helped spur immense growth in sales, strengthen consumer […]

Organic & Natural Submits Petition to FDA for Vitamin D, Preterm Birth Health Claim

by Nicholas Saraceno | April 2, 2018

Organic & Natural Health Association submitted a petition to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), requesting that the agency permit dietary supplements containing vitamin D to make a health claim concerning the association between vitamin D and a decreased risk of preterm births. The nutrition trade organization has asked the FDA to acknowledge numerous studies […]

Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing Shines Light on Nutritional Intakes of U.S. Adults

by Nicholas Saraceno | October 4, 2017

“The best way to improve dietary intake is diversification, fortification, and supplementation,” said Regan Bailey, PhD, RD, MPH, associate professor, department of nutrition science, Purdue University, at the 31st Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus briefing held last week on Capitol Hill. Speaking before an audience of more than 60 Congressional staffers and guests, Bailey discussed dietary […]

NPA Announces Natural Products Day 2017

by Nicholas Saraceno | December 21, 2016

As part of the effort to capitalize on the opportunities the incoming Congress presents for the natural products industry and the millions of American consumers using its products, The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it will host the 20th Annual Natural Products Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. “A new Congress […]

NPA Moves to Capitol Hill

by Corinne Anderson | June 6, 2016

The NPA (Natural Products Association) has officially moved to its new office located at 440 1st St. N.W., Washington, DC. The close proximity to Capitol Hill will allow for NPA to better serve its members by continuing to bolster political and legislative efforts, NPA said.  NPA was previously located at Dupont Circle. While the location served […]

Dr. Oz Grilled on Capitol Hill

by Angela Santoriello | June 18, 2014

Grilled on Capitol Hill for promoting weight loss products on his television show, Dr. Oz countered these claims by saying he believes in the products he promotes, according to a CNN report. Sen. Claire McCaskill, chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance, questioned Dr. Oz’s credibility. “I don’t get why you need to […]

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