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CRN welcomes new members

CRN welcomes new members

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry announces the addition of seven new members to its global roster. This growth reflects CRN’s dedication to convening an array of leading industry stakeholders, united in a commitment to the highest ethical principles in their dealings

Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue

Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the case to move forward. A motion for

CRN adopts new guidelines for melatonin

CRN adopts new guidelines for melatonin

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, proudly announces the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines: one focused on the formulation, labeling, and packaging of melatonin-containing dietary supplements marketed for sleep support, and another dedicated to the labeling of gummy dietary

CRN said it shares concerns about tianeptine

CRN said it shares concerns about tianeptine

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition responded to a letter from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), saying it shared his concerns about the sale of the unapproved drug tianeptine as a dietary supplement, and that it would support legislation enhancing the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to regulate the sale of such products. The

CRN to host conference for comms/marketing pros

CRN to host conference for comms/marketing pros

WASHINGTON —The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will hold its premier event for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space—“WellComms: Ignite!”—on May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C. This year’s event will provide attendees with insights and best practices on several emerging

Trade groups laud Natural Products Industry Week

Trade groups laud Natural Products Industry Week

WASHINGTON — The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), organizations representing dietary supplement manufacturers, marketers and ingredient suppliers, released the statements below commending Senators Lee (R-UT) and Sinema (I-AZ) on their resolution recognizing the importance of dietary

CRN expands staff and adds voting member

CRN expands staff and adds voting member

WASHINGTON —The Council for Responsible Nutrition has promoted four employees – Maya English, Danny Garza, Elise Hall and Craig Muckle – and hired Angelo Schildhauer as membership associate.   “I am pleased to announce the promotions of these four employees as recognition for their contributions to CRN,” said president and CEO Steve Mister. “Maya’s work

Video Forum: Steve Mister, CRN

Video Forum: Steve Mister, CRN

Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, gives Video Forum an update on recent events in the fast-paced nutritional supplements category. He provides a critique of the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory and educational work in the field, talks about a new CRN study on savings to the health care system

CRN announces new staff members

CRN announces new staff members

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on Tuesday announced the appointment of three new employees to its team. CRN named Mike Meirovitz as director of government relations. Prior to joining CRN, Meirovitz held positions with two prominent Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firms, along with a health-focused trade association. His work has included representation for

Supplement legislation criticized by trade groups

Supplement legislation criticized by trade groups

WASHINGTON— The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have issued statements condemning a Senate bill that they say would put an “unnecessary and costly burden” on the dietary supplement industry. The legislation, known as S. 4348, the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancement Act of 2022 (FDASLA), was passed on

CRN announces new members, board additions

CRN announces new members, board additions

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has added 17 new companies to its membership rolls, along with the election of five executives to its board of directors, the association said. The newly elected and re-elected board members are Mike Finamore of Gemini Pharmaceuticals (2nd term); James Hyde of Balchem Corporation; Micah Osborne of Stratum