CRN president & CEO to retailers: How can we help?
CRN's Steve Mister discusses recent activities around COVID-19 and shares details of our public resource page.
Dietary supplements: Essential for promoting health and wellness
Amidst COVID-19 shut-downs, CRN is making the case to policymakers at all levels to keep the entire supplement value chain operating—sourcing, manufacturing, shipping, warehousing, labs, and retail. We're advocating for the continuing function of the entire dietary supplement industry as 77% of Americans take dietary supplements each year and rely on these products as part of their health and wellness regimen.
Dietary supplement companies are uniquely positioned and qualify as essential as both food producers and healthcare manufacturers. CRN issued three letters and a white paper to make that case:
- Food industry
- Healthcare industry
- Dietary Supplement industry
- White Paper - Dietary Supplement Facilities Must Be Classified as Essential
CRN COVID-19 FAQ and resource page now available
Retailers can get help answering questions consumers may be asking about dietary supplements and the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with CRN's COVID-19 FAQ document. Plus, visit CRN's website for a curated listing of informational resources to help keep you updated.
FDA updates guidance for adverse event reporting during a pandemic
New FDA guidance provides recommendations to industry regarding postmarket adverse event reporting for drugs, biologics, medical devices, combination products, and dietary supplements during a pandemic. FDA noted that these latest updates to the guidance are applicable to any pandemic when your workforce may be minimized or compromised. Learn more.
How can CRN help?
We recognize that your work is essential on a regular day, and we are grateful for the role of retailers during this pandemic. Ensuring access to food and health supplies is critical to maintaining the health and wellness of our communities, and we especially value your leadership now. Let us know how you're doing and if you're facing any new problems. We want to help in any way we can.
QUESTIONS ABOUT NEED TO KNOW?
Please contact Holly Vogtman (hvogtman@crnusa.org).