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CRN-I Announces New Membership Dues Structure—Accessible Annual Fee Will Allow More Companies to Participate

Manno, Switzerland, 16 March 2015—The Council for Responsible Nutrition-International (CRN-I), the international arm of the U.S.-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), today announced a new dues structure associated with more member benefits, making CRN-I membership more
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New White Paper on DNA Barcode Testing Refutes Results from New York Attorney General’s Investigation of Botanical Supplements—Misapplication of science led to baseless results

Washington, D.C., March 11, 2015—A comprehensive analysis of DNA barcode testing on botanical dietary supplements has called conclusions reached by the New York Attorney General’s (NY AG) office in an investigation of four major retailers of botanical supplements, a “…misuse of the techn
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CRN-I Symposium Report Published in European Journal of Nutrition Calls for Balance Between Regulation and Consumer Access—2015 Symposium to be held 20 November in Germany

Manno, Switzerland, 9 March 2015—Striking a balance between regulation and consumer access to dietary supplements is key to consumers worldwide getting the benefits that safe, quality dietary supplements can contribute to overall health and wellness, says a new article published
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Dietary Supplements Keep You from Falling Short in Nutrients—Health Care Practitioners and Patients Should Open a Dialogue About Supplements During National Nutrition Month

Washington, D.C., March 6, 2015—Recent research demonstrating there are nutrient shortfalls within the U.S.
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Dietary Supplements Help Keep Bodies in Motion

Washington, D.C., February 25, 2015—Physical activity provides long term benefits for your health and wellness, so to help you stay physically active as you age, there are many components to consider, including dietary supplements, according to the Counci
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CRN Welcomes Scientific Report from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Washington, D.C., February 19, 2015—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today thanks the members of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) for their time, effort and dedication
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CRN Files Supplemental Amicus Brief Urging the Court to Uphold Longstanding, Flexible Substantiation Standards for Dietary Supplement Claims

UPDATE: February 17, 2015 CRN's amicus brief submitted February 17, 2015, is available here. October 6, 2014
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CRN Responds to New York Attorney General’s Issuance of Subpoenas to Supplement Retailers

Washington, D.C., February 12, 2015—In response to media reports that the New York State Attorney General issued subpoenas to four retailers requesting substantiation of claims made for herbal supplement products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade associa
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CRN Criticizes New York State Attorney General 'Sting' on Herbal Dietary Supplements As Uninformed, Reckless and Inexcusable—Non-Validated DNA Barcode Testing on Finished Products Ignores Well-Established Quality Control Procedures for Herbal Products

Washington, D.C., February 3, 2015—In response to actions taken today by the New York State Attorney General toward four retailers requesting they stop the sale of specific herbal supplement products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the
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CRN Releases Science-based Guidelines on Iodine in Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements for Pregnancy and Lactation—Initiative Will Help Ensure Adequate Intakes to Support Healthy Cognitive Development

Washington, D.C., January 27, 2015—Dietary supplement manufacturers should include a daily serving of at least 150 mcg of iodine in all multivitamin/mineral supplements intended for pregnant and lactating women in the U.S., the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) advises in guideline
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