CRN Welcomes New Members Innovating in Ingredients, Finished Products, and Global Compliance Services
OCTOBER 6, 2025 — CRN today announced new member companies following approval by its board of directors during its quarterly meeting in September.
Press Releases
CRN Secures Clarification in California Law: Dietary Supplements Excluded from Baby Food Testing and Labeling Requirements
OCTOBER 3, 2025 — CRN today announced a significant policy win in California with the enactment of S.B. 862. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 1, 2025, the legislation clarifies that dietary supplements are not subject to the state’s baby food testing and labeling requirements established under A.B. 899.
CRN Dismayed by FDA’s Response to its Citizen Petition on Drug Preclusion
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 — CRN today expressed strong disappointment in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to deny CRN’s citizen petition urging the agency to correct its flawed interpretation of the drug preclusion provision under Section 201(ff)(3)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and provide the industry with reasonable, fair guidance regarding the provision's application to dietary supplements.
New Analysis Shows Consumers Will Benefit from Expanded HSA/FSA Access to Supplements—At a Fraction of the Projected Cost
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — CRN today released new data confirming that expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and similar vehicles to cover dietary supplements would have a modest budget impact—just $12.2 billion over 10 years—while delivering enormous health benefits for consumers.
CRN Cautions: California SB 646 Will Discourage Women from Prenatal Vitamin Use and Encourage Producers to Leave Out Critical Nutrients
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 — CRN today voiced concern over the California legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 646 and called on Governor Gavin Newsom to consider the unintended consequences of the bill before signing it into law. As written, the legislation will frighten pregnant women away from taking the very supplements they need for a healthy pregnancy and provide incentives for unscrupulous firms to leave out critical nutrients to receive better test results.
FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas to Address CRN CONVERGENCE ‘25 Attendees
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 – CRN today announced that FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas will speak at its CONVERGENCE ‘25 event, taking place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.
From Consumer Insights to Global Trade Challenges, CRN’s CONVERGENCE ‘25 Offers Need-to-Know Insights for Dietary Supplement and Functional Food Industry Leaders
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 — CRN today announced agenda highlights for CONVERGENCE ‘25, taking place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, part of its signature events...
CRN Announces CONVERGENCE ‘25 Keynotes Jim VandeHei and Daniel Kraft
AUGUST 26, 2025 — Addressing some of the most thought-provoking topics of the day—navigating the news cycle and the intersection of healthcare and technology—CRN is pleased to present Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and POLITICO, and Daniel Kraft, M.D., physician-scientist and founder of NextMed Health.
CRN’s ‘WellComms’ to Spotlight Strategic Brand Building, Media Savvy, and More
AUGUST 13—CRN announces powerhouse lineup for WellComms, the association’s unique gathering designed for marketing and communications professionals in the health and wellness space.
CRN’s 2025 ‘Science in Session’ to Dive Into Power of Bioactives for Human Health
AUGUST 5, 2025 — CRN today announced the lineup of top scientists and academic researchers presenting at Science in Session, part of CRN’s signature events taking place Oct. 8–10 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.