BOARD BRIEF

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 

See June 2026 | See March 2026

ATTENDING CRN'S SIGNATURE EVENTS?
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TODAY'S AGENDA (PDF)    

Questions/comments? Contact Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org).

DECISION/MOTION ITEMS 

• Approval of Minutes from June Board Meeting
  Board approval of the minutes from June 11, 2026.
   
• CRN Strategic Plan for 2027–2029
  Board discussion and motion to adopt the Strategic Plan for 2027–2029.
   
• Draft Criteria for Developing an Old Dietary Ingredient List (See 1998 "GRANDFATHERED" LIST HERE)
  Board discussion and motion to endorse joint trade association recommendations to FDA.
   
• Generally Recognized as Safe Regulatory and Legislative Updates
  Board discussion and affirmation of continued support for the CRN-developed GRAS registry framework for use in comment development.
   
• Financial Report
  Board approval of the financial report for July 31, 2026.

REGISTER NOW FOR CRN'S 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS

Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Join us for SciComms Connect, Innovation Exchange and CONVERGENCE '26.

The hotel room block deadline has been extended to Sept. 21.

REGISTER HERE

Congratulations to our Innovation Exchange steering committee selected presenters:

CRN-INTERNATIONAL 2026 SYMPOSIUM SERIES

The complimentary series, Next-Generation Nutrients: Advancing Nutrition Science Throughout the Lifespan, continues with sessions on omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and lutein and zeaxanthin. See program details and register. NR session coming on demand soon.

NEW CRN SCIENCE-FORWARD WEBINARS

CRN launched a new science-based virtual tradeshow series, CRN Science Forward, with a free webinar, “Rethinking Gut Health: How Bacteriophages Are Changing the Microbiome Conversation,” now available on demand.

CRN Science Forward webinars will present curated scientific insights, innovation and market analysis to an online audience throughout the year. The series will address a range of timely topics relevant to the dietary supplement and functional food industry, giving researchers, product developers, marketers and other professionals focused opportunities to connect with a community of stakeholders committed to CRN’s hallmark best practices and highest standards, including self-regulatory guidelines and a code of ethics. Learn more and contact Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org) for details on how to present in the sponsored webinar series.

CRN MEMBER BREAKFAST AT SUPPLYSIDE GLOBAL

CRN members attending SupplySide Global are invited to the Member Breakfast & Briefing on Oct. 29, sponsored by Venable. See details.

HELP EXPAND ACCESS TO NUTRITION

CRN members continue to support the CRN Foundation’s Access Initiative through product donations, funding and collaborative programs. Contact Jeff Ventura for details on how your company can get involved. 

REACH OUT TO YOUR INDUSTRY CONTACTS ABOUT CRN MEMBERSHIP

Help us expand the community of responsible industry leaders supporting CRN’s work. Share the value of CRN membership with your customers, vendors and other industry colleagues using sample letters and suggested messaging at crnusa.org/join/resources.

LEAD COMMITMENTS TO CRN'S NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Contact Gretchen Powers or Ed Wyszumiala to commit or give feedback on the sponsorship opportunities we'll be rolling out in tandem with renewals.

ARE YOU USING THE CRN MEMBER LOGO?

Show that you are a responsible leader in the dietary supplement industry by showing you are a member of CRN. Member logos are available for printed and digital materials including ads, brochures, signs, websites, emails and social media. Learn more...

Questions/comments? Contact Gretchen Powers (gpowers@crnusa.org).