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CRN Files Lawsuit Challenging New York Supplements Ban

by Eric Munson | March 18, 2024

On Mar. 13, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law in New York restricting access to health supplements. The law, which was signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Oct. 25, 2023, prohibits retailers from selling dietary supplements marketed for “weight loss” or “muscle building” to […]

CRN and Radicle Science Create Trailblazing Woman Award

by Eric Munson | March 11, 2024

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, and Radicle Science (San Diego, CA) partnered to establish the Trailblazing Woman Award, the nutrition industry’s first award to honor achievements of women in the wellness space. “We’re very excited to announce this award during Women’s History Month. […]

CRN Adopts New Guidelines for Dietary Supplements Sold Online

by Eric Munson | February 19, 2024

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced new Voluntary Guidelines for Industry to assure online and in-person shoppers have access to the same product information. “The guidelines address the information that is minimally required for display/availability to consumers on internet platforms for the sale […]

CRN Releases Statement on Tianeptine “Supplement” Products

by Eric Munson | January 22, 2024

On Jan. 12, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a warning to consumers against purchasing any “supplements” containing tianeptine. These products contain an illegal opioid-like ingredient that can lead to significant health risks. As the product is widely available in gas stations and convenience stores, it is often nicknamed “gas station heroin.” Tianeptine is […]

Trade Associations Respond to Congressional Request for Information on CBD

by Angela Sabarese | August 18, 2023

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Natural Products Association (NPA) have submitted responses to a Congressional Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from industry stakeholders on CBD in order to develop “a regulatory pathway for non-intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products that prioritizes consumer safety and provides certainty to the U.S. markets.” According to CRN, […]

Trade Associations Provide Official Testimony Requesting that Congress Demand FDA Action on CBD Legislation

by Angela Sabarese | July 31, 2023

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) provided official testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, asking that Congress demand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) complete the work Congress directed the agency to do under the […]

Trade Associations Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Dietary Supplements

by Angela Sabarese | July 24, 2023

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Natural Products Association (NPA) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) have applauded the introduction of the Dietary Supplements Access Act. Introduced on July 20th by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), John Curtis (R-Utah) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), the bipartisan legislation […]

WHO Releases Results of Hazard and Risk Assessment on Aspartame, Associations Comment

by Angela Sabarese | July 14, 2023

On July 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the WHO Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) released results about the health impact of aspartame. The two groups within the organization have come to different conclusions, with IARC stating that aspartame is […]

Trade Associations Release Statements Addressing FDA’s Updated Proposal to Create Unified HFP

by Angela Sabarese | July 5, 2023

On June 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an update on its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), including potential organizational changes affecting the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf stated, “With a human food landscape that is rapidly evolving as consumer preferences, products, and […]

New York Assembly Passes Bill Restricting Access to Weight Management, Sports Nutrition Supplements

by Angela Sabarese | June 5, 2023

On June 1, the New York State Assembly passed Bill 5610-D, which it describes as relating to “establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building.” The bill, which now passes to the Senate as S5823C, will restrict sales of weight management and sports nutrition supplements […]

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