Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
FDA Issues Letter on DSHEA Disclaimer Amendment, Industry Responds
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a letter to the dietary supplement industry regarding the agency’s labeling regulations that govern the placement of the disclaimer on dietary supplements labels under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). The agency ...
CRN Analysis Establishes Upper Limit for MK-7 Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released its updated Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7, MK-7) chapter as part of the Vitamin & Mineral Safety, 4th Edition (VMS4). CRN’s safety evaluation established a supplemental highest observed intake (HOI) level of 375 µg/day for adults. The new guidance is for manufacturers, regulators and health practitioners seeking evidence-based recommendations for ...
Court Declines to Block New York Age Restriction Law, CRN Responds
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expressed its disappointment after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to grant a preliminary injunction to pause enforcement of the New York law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18. Oral arguments for the appeal were heard on Jan. 24, 2025. ...
Age Restriction Bill for Weight-loss and Muscle-building Supplements Introduced in Michigan
On Nov. 12, Michigan introduced House Bill No. 5250, also called the “Weight Loss Products and Minors Act,” a bill designed to prohibit the sale of weight loss or muscle building dietary supplements and over-the-counter diet pills to minors. Michigan is now the latest state to introduce such a bill. Other states include Massachusetts, New ...
Trade Associations Respond to Study on Melatonin and Heart Failure
In a new preliminary study, the American Heart Association (AHA) claims long-term use of melatonin supplements was associated with a higher risk of heart failure. According to the AHA, melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the pineal gland and helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin supplements are often used as ...
Industry Responds to Consumer Reports’ Protein Powder Testing Article
On Oct. 14, Consumer Reports (CR) published an article stating that testing of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes revealed high levels of toxic heavy metals and that two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving than what its experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 ...
Vitaquest Launches VQ Cares to Support Underserved Communities
Contract supplement manufacturer Vitaquest International (West Caldwell, NJ) introduced VQ Cares, a charitable initiative dedicated to providing free dietary supplements to those in underserved communities. The initiative is in collaboration with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation. “Millions of families lack the nutrition they ...
FDA Declares NMN Lawful in Dietary Supplements, Industry Reacts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed course and confirmed that Beta (β) Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is lawful for use in dietary supplements. Responding to citizen petitions filed by the Natural Products Association (NPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), the FDA revised its interpretation of a ...
CRN Analysis Shows HSA/FSA Access to Supplements Will Benefit Consumers
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released new data confirming that expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and other similar accounts, would have a “modest” budget impact while delivering “enormous” health benefits for consumers. Conducted in partnership with John Dunham & Associates, the analysis shows Americans could gain broad access to supplements ...
CRN Calls Out New York Supplement Law in DOJ Filing
On Sept. 15, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) submitted a new filing to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the New York State supplement law. On Oct. 25, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill A5610-D/Senate Bill S5823-C, banning the sale of weight-loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors. In its filing, ...
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