Press Releases

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 – CRN announced new Voluntary Guidelines for Industry that will assure online customers have access to the same product information available to shoppers purchasing the same items in store locations.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – CRN announced the outcomes of elections for its 2024 Board of Directors, along with two new Officers and new appointments to its Executive Committee.

JANUARY 29, 2024 – Five of the major trade associations representing the dietary supplements industry today announced their unified support of the re-establishment of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus. The caucus’ request for registration as a Congressional Member Organization for the 118th Congress was led by co-chairs Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA).

JANUARY 23, 2024 – CRN has released its updated economic impact study (EIS) which provides a comprehensive analysis of the fiscal benefit the supplement industry contributes to the U.S. economy. The report reveals the industry’s positive impact on jobs, wages, taxes and other financial contributions in all 50 states, and in Congressional districts.

JANUARY 17, 2024 – The CRN Foundation announced today the relaunch of its Vitamin D & Me!® website as an educational site for consumers to learn about the broad importance of vitamin D in health and wellness, transitioning from its original purpose as a source of information on vitamin D in relationship to COVID-19 and immune health. The website was launched in May 2021 during the height of the COVID pandemic as a public education site on the nutrient, providing research, news, and health information.

JANUARY 9, 2024 – The Council for Responsible Nutrition, in partnership with NSF, will host a two-day virtual training entitled GMP Inspections: “What to Do When the FDA Comes Knocking.” The series begins on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST, with the first part focusing on an overview of the GMP inspection process and how to prepare for it, followed by the second part entitled “What to Expect During and After the GMP Inspection,” on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. EST.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 – The Council for Responsible Nutrition is closing its 50th anniversary with five ingredient supplier firms joining its growing list of member companies in the fourth quarter.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 – The Council for Responsible Nutrition today announced updates to its membership development and member experience programs, following the retirement of former longtime team lead Carl Hyland.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 – The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International is pleased to announce the publication of the conference report: “Advancing Nutrition Science to Meet Evolving Global Health Needs” in the European Journal of Nutrition summarizing the proceedings of its annual Scientific Symposium in Düsseldorf, Germany.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 – The Council for Responsible Nutrition provided in-person and written testimony in Boston to voice opposition to H.2215/S.1465, which, if enacted, would prohibit access to safe and beneficial dietary supplements to consumers 18 years of age and younger—and limit access to these products by consumers of all ages.