Press Releases

June 15, 2026 — More than sixty executives from the dietary supplement and functional food industry, representing member companies of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, gathered in Washington, D.C., on June 10th for CRN's annual Day on the Hill, delivering a strong, unified message to lawmakers about the importance of science-based nutrition, responsible regulation, and consumer access to dietary supplements.

MAY 20, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today applauded the introduction of the bicameral Dietary Supplements Access Act, legislation that would allow consumers to use tax-advantaged health accounts to purchase dietary supplements.

May 27, 2026 - CRN today announced the opening of early-bird registration for its 2026 signature events, taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. CRN’s signature events will bring together industry leaders spanning science, communications, marketing, regulatory affairs, and business strategy under the theme “Build Responsibly,” highlighting that the principles of science, transparency, and accountability uniting the event content are foundational to the future growth of the dietary supplement and functional food industry and its ability to best serve consumers.

May 7, 2026 - — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the launch of a new social media campaign, “Sergeant Searchlight,” to raise awareness about the urgent need for greater transparency in the dietary supplement marketplace through the Dietary Supplement Product Listing Act.

May 5, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced it has filed a Citizen Petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting clarity on the placement of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) disclaimer on product labels and swift rulemaking action following the FDA’s December 2025 enforcement discretion announcement.

May 5, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today expressed its sincere appreciation to a coalition of respected organizations that have filed amicus curiae briefs in support of CRN’s writ of certiorari petition before the United States Supreme Court.

April 21, 2026 — The CRN Foundation, the educational arm of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), will once again highlight the importance of prenatal nutrition at the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, taking place May 1–3 in Washington, D.C.

APRIL 8, 2026 — CRN will host its annual Day on the Hill on Wednesday, June 10 in Washington, D.C. The event provides CRN members with the opportunity to meet in person with Members of Congress and key Congressional staff to discuss policy priorities vital to the industry.

APRIL 14, 2026 — CRN and Radicle Science today announced the call for nominations for the 2026 CRN / Radicle Science 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.

APRIL 16, 2026 — CRN announced the addition of several new member companies following approval by its Board of Directors during the first quarter. This latest cohort reflects growing investment in data-driven decision-making, regulatory intelligence, and next-generation product development across the nutrition and health space.