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CRN, ACI Announce Co-Chairs, Agenda Preview for 9th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements

Co-Chairs include Steve Mister, CRN; Scott Bass, Sidley Austin LLP; Christine Burdick-Bell, Pharmavite, LLC; Tara Falsani, Nature’s Way
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CRN Unveils Retailer Education Campaign on Probiotics

New initiative helps retail buyers better curate their offerings; improves retailer handling of probiotics; educates customers about the benefits of probiotics
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New Analysis Mischaracterizes Sports Nutrition and Weight Management Supplements

In response to a report published today in an online issue of Clinical Toxicology, “Nine prohibited stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements,” the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, issued the following statement:
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CRN Announces Promotions, New Responsibilities for Three Key Staffers

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced promotions and new responsibilities for three key staffers. Holly Vogtman was promoted to Director, Communications; Rashidah Denton, to Manager, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs; and Gretchen Powers’ role expanded to Senior Director, Marketing & Member Experience.
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CRN Launches New ‘Supplement OWL’ Website, Increasing Industry Transparency—Updated design prioritizes user experience; welcomes broader registry audience; enables easier industry participation

MARCH 4, 2021
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CRN Applauds Recent House Resolution Recognizing Vitamin D for Decreasing the Severity of COVID-19 — Resolution aims to call attention to benefits of vitamin D in preventing complications from the coronavirus

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, applauds U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) for introducing a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the potential role vitamin D may play in decreasing the severity of COVID-19.
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CRN Commends Director of ODSP, Steven Tave, for Commitment to Public Health

While CRN is saddened to hear that Steven Tave is leaving his position as director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP), we congratulate Mr. Tave on his new position in the Office of Regulatory Affairs at FDA.
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CRN Dismisses New JAMA Study on Effects of Vitamin C and Zinc on COVID-19 — Study plagued by weak trial design provides little insights into understanding the appropriate role of these nutrients

FEBRUARY 17, 2021
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CRN Commends Bipartisan CBD Legislation that Protects Consumer Safety

In response to the introduction of the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021, introduced by Representatives Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA), The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, issued the following statement
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CRN Applauds Recent Ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

CRN is pleased with the recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the dietary supplement, biotin. The Court upheld a previous decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that found federal law expressly preempts the claims of the plaintiff.
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