FEBRUARY 13, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We look forward to working with Secretary Kennedy and the Administration to advance policies that empower Americans to take charge of their health, reduce chronic disease, and build a more resilient, prevention-focused healthcare system.
Dietary supplements play a critical role in filling nutrient gaps, supporting healthy pregnancies, promoting bone and immune health, and contributing to overall wellness. As the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement industry, CRN remains committed to expanding recognition of the vital role these products play in preventive health, ensuring Americans have access to trusted, science-backed nutritional solutions.
We share the Administration’s vision for a healthcare system that prioritizes proactive wellness strategies, giving consumers access to a full range of health-promoting solutions—including dietary supplements—to help them stay healthy, rather than relying solely on costly treatments after illness occurs. As outlined in the CRN Foundation’s latest health care cost savings report, dietary supplements have the potential to generate billions in healthcare savings by reducing the risk of chronic disease and improving public health outcomes.
We are also eager to work alongside the Administration and Congress to modernize regulatory oversight in a way that upholds public health and consumer trust while fostering innovation and growth in this $64 billion industry. With the right policies, we can advance health freedom, strengthen transparency, and give consumers the tools they need to make informed decisions about their well-being.
CRN looks forward to the confirmation of Dr. Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner so we can move forward with an ambitious agenda to strengthen the role of dietary supplements in extending and enhancing Americans' health span.
We stand ready to collaborate with Secretary Kennedy and the Administration to champion a proactive, prevention-first approach to healthcare—one that prioritizes promoting individual health empowerment, expands consumer access to trusted, science-backed nutritional solutions, and reduces the burden of chronic disease on the healthcare system.
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About CRN:
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing 180+ dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies providing services to those manufacturers and suppliers. In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements and food in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as to CRN’s Code of Ethics. Follow us on Twitter @CRN_Supplements and LinkedIn.