Press Releases

Oct. 7, 2026 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today released findings from its 2026 national consumer survey, including a notable finding for policymakers: 76% of U.S. adults say requiring manufacturers to list marketed dietary supplement products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would increase their confidence in supplements at least somewhat.

October 6, 2026 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today expressed disappointment that the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review CRN’s challenge to a New York law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18 based on how those products are labeled, marketed or otherwise represented.

The award recognizes leaders whose innovation, advocacy, mentorship, and vision have helped move the dietary supplement and functional food industry forward.

September 28, 2026 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today expressed deep disappointment with Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 2030. CRN warned throughout the legislative process that the law’s overly broad approach could create unnecessary barriers to lawful products, confuse consumers, and leave responsible businesses facing uncertainty about which supplements fall within its restrictions.

Washington — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced a significant state advocacy victory following enactment of California AB 2779, which expressly excludes dietary supplements from the state’s standardized food date-labeling requirements.

AUGUST 20, 2026 — CRN announces featured speakers and program highlights for CONVERGENCE ‘26, part of its signature events. Future-of-work expert Kelly Monahan and POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin to address attendees at CRN’s Oct. 6–8 business conference in Carlsbad, California.

AUGUST 11, 2026 — CRN welcomes the Food and Drug Administration’s focus on strengthening the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework, through its proposed rule announced yesterday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FDA. CRN supports science-based policies that strengthen consumer confidence and food safety while preserving access to safe, innovative nutritional products. 

AUGUST 13, 2026 — The CRN Foundation today applauded Stratum Nutrition® for donating 10,000 bottles of adult multivitamins through Vitaquest International LLC’s VQ Cares program, supporting individuals and families served by free and charitable clinics across Missouri.

AUGUST 10, 2026 — CRN will launch a new science-based virtual tradeshow series, CRN Science Forward, with a free webinar, “Rethinking Gut Health: How Bacteriophages Are Changing the Microbiome Conversation,” on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 2–3 p.m. EDT. CRN Science Forward webinars will present curated scientific insights, innovation and market analysis to an online audience throughout the year.