CRN ANNOUNCES 2003 ANNUAL CONFERENCE DATES
— Celebration of CRN’s 30^th Anniversary —

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 4, 2003 — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced dates for its 2003 annual conference on dietary supplements to be held Sept. 14-17 at the Westin La Paloma resort in Tucson, AZ.

"This year’s conference marks the 30^th anniversary for our trade association," noted CRN Acting President Annette Dickinson, Ph.D., "and we plan to make this event our best yet. Participants can look forward to a dynamic agenda that brings in experts specializing in various aspects of dietary supplements including science, regulation and legislation, but still allows time for industry networking."

To receive information about the CRN 2003 Annual Conference, visit www.crnusa.org and sign up to receive a brochure. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Verna Breland, director, administration and member services, CRN at 202-204-8001 or vbreland@crnusa.org.

Note to Editor: Please update your Industry Calendar, as appropriate. If you are interested in attending the CRN 2003 Annual Conference, please contact Judy Blatman (202-204-7962 or jblatman@crnusa.org) for information on media rates.