WASHINGTON, D.C., August 10, 2009 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry’s leading trade association, is pleased to announce the addition of the following three members to its roster: Voting Member—FutureCeuticals, Inc. of Momence, Ill.; and Associate Members—Emerson Ecologics of Bedford, N.H.; and Patton Boggs of Washington, D.C.

FutureCeuticals, Inc. is a vertically integrated biotechnology company specializing in manufacturing, processing, growing and marketing scientifically innovative nutraceuticals.  The company has an extensive line of probiotics, nutritional supplements, food based antioxidants and beverage ingredients.

Emerson Ecologics is a leading provider of products and services to the professional integrative healthcare community, distributing over 20,000 products from hundreds of industry leading manufacturers.  The company serves numerous audiences including naturopathic, chiropractics, licensed acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners, nutritionists, medical doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and more.

Patton Boggs is a law firm that represents both domestic and international consumer product companies engaged in manufacturing and marketing traditional and high profile branded consumer products.  The firm began with a strong concentration in international and trade law, and is now a full-service firm with a national presence in every major area of legal representation including a food and drug division, under which dietary supplements fall.

For a complete list of CRN member companies, visit http://www.crnusa.org/who_omc.html. For information on membership in CRN, please contact Joyce Nyero, member services coordinator, CRN, at 202-204-7670 or jnyero@crnusa.org.

Note to Editor: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.  In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our 70+ manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as CRN’s Code of Ethics. Visit www.crnusa.org.