supplements ban
New Jersey Advances Dietary Supplement Age Restriction Bill
On Sep. 23, the New Jersey State Assembly Health Committee passed an age-restriction bill for muscle building supplements (A1848) to customers under 18 years of age. The bill will now be reviewed by the General Assembly. The bill is sponsored by Herb Conaway, Jr. (D, Legislative District 7) and Benjie E. Wimberly (D, Legislative District ...
CRN Challenges Preliminary Injunction on New York Age-Restriction Lawsuit
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed an appellate brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit challenging a New York federal court’s denial of CRN’s preliminary injunction against the age-restriction law on muscle building and weight loss supplements. The law was signed in October 2023 and went into effect in ...
NPA Weighs Options Following Court Decision on New York Supplements Ban
The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York dismissed the Natural Product Association (NPA)’s lawsuit seeking a primary injunction against the New York supplements ban. The law, which went into effect in April 2024, was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in October 2023, and prevents the sale of weight loss ...
New York Supplements Ban Takes Effect, Retailers Respond
On Apr. 22, 2024, New York State’s ban on weight-loss and muscle building supplements took effect. 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 anyone under 18 years old. On Dec. 5, 2023, the ...
New York Federal Court Says CRN Can Sue Over Supplements Ban
A federal judge in New York State announced the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has standing to sue on behalf of its members. CRN filed a lawsuit against New York on Mar. 13. The law prohibits the sale of certain dietary supplements “labeled, marketed, or otherwise represented” for weight loss or muscle building to individuals ...
CRN Files Lawsuit Challenging New York Supplements Ban
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 ...
California State Assembly Renews Push to Restrict Sales of Supplements
Despite lobby efforts from the Natural Products Association (NPA) and a veto from California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California State Assembly Health Committee advanced Assembly Bill 82 (AB 82), which would restrict access to dietary supplements. “The NPA has worked in good faith with the California Department of Public Health to educate them on dietary ...
NPA Testifies Against Massachusetts Dietary Supplements Ban
On Nov. 15, the Natural Products Association (NPA) testified against Massachusetts Bill H2215/S1465. The bill would prohibit the sale of dietary supplements to minors. “It’s disingenuous to claim there is a connection between eating disorders and the use of dietary supplements,” said Kyle Turk, the director of government affairs for the NPA. “The FDA’s surveillance ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Vitamin Retailer magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listing:
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay Informed! Breaking news, industry trends featured topics, and more.
Subscribe to our newsletter today!