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Last week, FDA announced the issuance of 10 warning letters against marketers of certain dietary supplements because the agency alleges these products contain ingredients that are not lawful—but not without some hiccups. These warning letters demonstrate precisely why FDA needs mandatory product listing.

Who knew there were investigational studies with names like “tailgate”—where the subjects ingest large quantities of fat and alcohol over a short period of time? Maybe I was more science minded than I recognized as an undergraduate.

After spending 20 years in retail, you become very comfortable with a “soft opening,” or in this case, launch. As a result, this post welcoming you to CRN’s blog Supplemental is coming several weeks after its debuted. Regardless of the timing of this announcement, we believe our blog will be an important tool and opportunity for CRN’s staff and members.

April is National Volunteer Month—a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. Get a heads up on a special opportunity coming up in September and get inspired to start now.

We have always been, and will continue to be, “the science behind the supplements.” This new platform, the 'Supplemental' blog, gives us another vehicle to promote science-backed, factual perspectives on the issues impacting the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

CRN’s Supplemental blog is no longer taking submissions, but the association is offering new vehicles to share your thoughts on topics relevant to the dietary supplement industry.