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CRN Announces Agenda for The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science 2017
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, has announced the agenda for The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science, taking place October 18 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Marana, AZ—just outside of Tucson. The Workshop presents a full day of focused, high-level scientific sessions on ...
Caucus Briefing Focuses on Responsible Use of Supplements in Sport and Fitness
The 30th Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus luncheon briefing, held on June 21, featured celebrated U.S. soccer player Christie Pearce (formerly Rampone), who said dietary supplements saved her and her family’s lives. Speaking before an audience of 115 Congressional staffers and guests, Pearce shared personal stories and discussed the role dietary supplements have played in supporting ...
Supplement Industry Groups Collaborate on Congressional Advocacy
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) are joining forces for a cooperative advocacy effort—Day on the Hill—on June 21 in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together industry executives from across the country to visit with Congressional members and their staff to discuss the benefits of dietary supplements ...
SIDI Work Group Calls for Comments on Draft of Updated Protocol
The dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory coalition, the SIDI Work Group, recently released an updated draft of the “Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Protocol,” and seeks feedback from industry stakeholders and regulators by July 3, 2017. The SIDI Protocol has gained significant traction within the industry since its original release in 2008. The protocol provides ...
Associations Applaud New Commissioner’s Commitment to Modernizing FDA
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Natural Products Association (NPA) have voiced their supported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) plans to reorganize its inspection staff and applauded Commissioner Scott Gottlieb for his efforts to modernize the agency. “CRN commends FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and the agency for announcing the implementation of ...
The Supplement OWL Takes Flight
One year after the project was formally announced, the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) became a reality, as the online product registry is now live. Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers, and industry, the OWL is an industry-wide, self-regulatory initiative that will help create a rich and more complete picture of the marketplace, and ...
Supplement OWL Product Registry Builds Momentum
The Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) is growing as more than 50 companies are already on board to help create a more complete picture of the marketplace. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) applauds these early adopters who responded to a November 2016 announcement. The association has launched an industry-wide trade advertising campaign driving dietary ...
Associations Submit Comments on Revised NDI Draft Guidance
Some of the natural product industries’ leading associations, including the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), American Botanical Council (ABC) and Natural Products Association (NPA), recently submitted comments to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency’s revised New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Draft Guidance. FDA issued on August ...
CRN: New Study Reaffirms Calcium Safety for Heart Health
In response to a study, “Calcium Intake from Diet and Supplements and the Risk of Coronary Artery Calcification and its Progression among Older Adults: 10-year Follow-up of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA),” published October 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Duffy MacKay, ND, senior vice president, scientific & regulatory affairs, Council ...
CRN Attends BlogHer16, the Leading Conference for Female Bloggers
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) served as an exhibiting sponsor at #BlogHer16: Experts Among Us, the largest conference worldwide that brings together women bloggers, that took place August 4-6 in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to exhibiting at the three-day event, CRN hosted a special luncheon on August 5, entitled “Get Healthy; Get Wise,” ...
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