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JULY 27, 2026 — The recent Washington Post investigation and the New York Times opinion essay both raise legitimate concerns about the rapid growth of unapproved injectable peptide products and efforts to sidestep drug review of these products. CRN shares these concerns. Consumers deserve products that are backed by sound science and companies that comply with the law.
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JULY 24, 2026 — The New York Times investigation into AI-generated "doctors"  promoting dietary supplements (The Fake Influencers Selling Wellness on Your Feed) highlights a serious problem—but it's important to identify the real culprit.  Fraudulent marketing, fake health experts, and illegal disease claims are not features of the dietary supplement industry. They are clear violations of the law.
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JULY 16, 2026 — CRN today announced the lineup for Innovation Exchange, part of the association's Signature Events taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California (www.crnusa.org/2026events).
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JULY 15, 2026— CRN appreciates the American College of Physicians' commitment to protecting patients and promoting evidence-based healthcare. We share many of objectives outlined in the paper—which appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine—including removing adulterated products from the marketplace, strengthening FDA oversight, improving physician-patient communication about dietary supplements, expanding nutrition research, and ensuring consumers have access to accurate, science-based information.
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JULY 14, 2026 — CRN and Radicle Science today announced the finalists for their 2026 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award, recognizing visionary leaders who are redefining the future of the dietary supplement and functional food industry through bold innovation, scientific advancement, and meaningful impact.
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JULY 13, 2026 — CRN today announced the addition of several new member companies following approval by its Board of Directors during the second quarter. The newest members reflect the industry's continued investment in clinically validated ingredients, advanced manufacturing capabilities, scientific substantiation, and regulatory expertise across global markets.
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July 1, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the agenda and featured speakers for its inaugural SciComms Connect symposium. SciComms Connect is part of CRN’s Signature Events with Innovation Exchange and CONVERGENCE ‘26, taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
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JUNE 30, 2026 — CRN Loren Israelsen on an extraordinary career dedicated to advancing the dietary supplement industry. Loren's contributions to our industry are immeasurable. As one of the architects of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), he helped establish the modern regulatory framework that continues to protect consumer access to dietary supplements while supporting innovation and responsible growth...
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June 30, 2026 - The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced it has filed its cert petition reply brief with the United States Supreme Court in its challenge to New York's law restricting the sale of certain dietary supplements to individuals under 18 based solely on how those products are labeled, marketed, or otherwise represented. The filing responds to the State of New York's opposition to CRN's petition for a writ of certiorari and explains why Supreme Court review is necessary to resolve significant First Amendment questions affecting businesses nationwide.
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June 29, 2026 - As dietary supplement companies face an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment, a group of leading legal, regulatory, and compliance professionals gathered last week for the American Conference Institute's (ACI) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s (CRN) 14th Annual Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industries, played a central role throughout the conference, with CRN experts leading discussions on FDA modernization, interviewing senior FDA and FTC officials, and providing insight into the legal, regulatory, and policy issues shaping the future of the industry.
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