Press Releases

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 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.

JULY 30, 2026 — CRN-International today announced its 2026 symposium series, “Next-Generation Nutrients: Advancing Nutrition Science Throughout the Lifespan.” The complimentary four-session program will examine current and emerging evidence on choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, nicotinamide riboside, and omega-3 fatty acids, including a hybrid session held alongside CCNFSDU45 in Nuremberg, Germany.

JULY 16, 2026 — CRN today announced the lineup for Innovation Exchange, part of the association's Signature Events taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California (www.crnusa.org/2026events).

JULY 14, 2026 — CRN and Radicle Science today announced the finalists for their 2026 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award, recognizing visionary leaders who are redefining the future of the dietary supplement and functional food industry through bold innovation, scientific advancement, and meaningful impact.

JULY 13, 2026 — CRN today announced the addition of several new member companies following approval by its Board of Directors during the second quarter. The newest members reflect the industry's continued investment in clinically validated ingredients, advanced manufacturing capabilities, scientific substantiation, and regulatory expertise across global markets.

July 1, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the agenda and featured speakers for its inaugural SciComms Connect symposium. SciComms Connect is part of CRN’s Signature Events with Innovation Exchange and CONVERGENCE ‘26, taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.

June 30, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced it has filed its cert petition reply brief with the United States Supreme Court in its challenge to New York's law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18 based solely on how those products are labeled, marketed, or otherwise represented. The filing responds to the State of New York's opposition to CRN's petition for a writ of certiorari and explains why Supreme Court review is necessary to resolve significant First Amendment questions affecting businesses nationwide.

June 29, 2026 - As dietary supplement companies face an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment, a group of leading legal, regulatory, and compliance professionals gathered last week for the American Conference Institute's (ACI) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) 14th Annual Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industries, played a central role throughout the conference, with CRN experts leading discussions on FDA modernization, interviewing senior FDA and FTC officials, and providing insight into the legal, regulatory, and policy issues shaping the future of the industry.

JUNE 24, 2026 — As influencer marketing continues to evolve, brands, agencies, creators, and platforms face increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny across North America. This virtual think tank, taking place July 22, will explore the latest developments, challenges, and trends shaping the creator economy.