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February 10, 2026 -- The Feb. 9, 2026 New York Times article by Alice Callahan, “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?,” presents a familiar and increasingly common — although grossly inaccurate — narrative: that most dietary supplements are unnecessary for the general population and that consumers would be better served by relying almost exclusively on whole foods.
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February 4, 2026 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers, today expressed strong support for the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act by Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23), legislation that reaffirms the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority as the national regulator of dietary supplements.
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February3, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today reiterated its opposition to Hawaii Senate Bill 2106 (SB 2106), legislation that would prohibit the sale of certain weight management and muscle-building dietary supplements to individuals under the age of 18 and further demand that retailers restrict all consumers’ access to these products by removing them from any self-service display.
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JANUARY 15, 2026 — CRN today welcomed the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), marking a significant milestone in CRN’s years-long effort to modernize oversight of the dietary supplement marketplace through a federal dietary supplement registry.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 — CRN today announced new member companies following approval by its board of directors during its quarterly meeting in December, advancing supplement ingredient science and distribution, women’s health, clinical research, and regulatory compliance.
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JANUARY 14, 2026 — CRN issues the following statement in response to the January 9, 2026 Freakonomics Radio episode, “This Is Your Brain on Supplements” (Episode 658), hosted by Stephen J. Dubner as part of The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better:
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JANUARY 7, 2026 — CRN today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for recognizing the role dietary supplements can play in helping Americans meet nutrient needs in the newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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DECEMBER 17, 2025 — CRN today announced results of its recent Board of Directors elections, effective in January 2026.
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DECEMBER 11, 2025 — CRN today commended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and expressed the association’s appreciation for FDA providing needed clarity on the placement of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) disclaimer on product labels.
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DECEMBER 1, 2025 — CRN has asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear its case because the panel’s decision lowers the constitutional protections that apply to truthful commercial speech.
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