Washington, D.C. — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will host its annual Day on the Hill on Wednesday, June 10 in Washington, D.C. The event provides CRN members with the opportunity to meet in person with Members of Congress and key Congressional staff to discuss policy priorities vital to the industry.
With growing bipartisan interest in preventive health, supply chain resilience, and regulatory modernization, CRN's 2026 Day on the Hill will highlight the industry's role in supporting consumer access to safe, science-backed nutrition products. CRN members will advocate for policies that strengthen oversight while preserving innovation, global competitiveness, and consumer choice.
This year's advocacy agenda will focus on several key legislative priorities. CRN supports the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 (S.3677), introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), which would establish a mandatory product registry at FDA — requiring manufacturers to submit product names, ingredient lists, allergen statements, and electronic label copies to a publicly searchable database — to enhance transparency, improve compliance, and give the agency better tools to target bad actors.
CRN members will also engage lawmakers on the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act (H.R.7366), introduced by Rep. Nick Langworthy, which reaffirms FDA as the single national regulator for dietary supplements and prevents a costly, confusing patchwork of conflicting state requirements.
In addition, CRN will advocate for expanded consumer access through policies that allow dietary supplements to be eligible expenses under flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs), and will address trade issues including tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and policies affecting the import and export of dietary ingredients and finished products.
"As our industry continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that policymakers understand both the benefits our products provide and the importance of a balanced, modern regulatory framework," said Julia Gustafson, VP, Government Affairs, CRN. "Day on the Hill gives our members a critical platform to engage directly with lawmakers on priorities like mandatory product listing, national regulatory consistency, expanded consumer access, and trade policies that impact the global supply chain — policies that will strengthen trust in our industry and support public health."
"There is no substitute for sitting across the table from a lawmaker and explaining, in plain terms, what your company makes, who relies on your products, and what's at stake when policy gets it wrong," said Steve Mister, President & CEO of CRN. "When a member of Congress hears directly from an industry executive in their district — someone creating jobs and serving their constituents — it changes the conversation. That's what Day on the Hill makes possible, and it's why these face-to-face meetings are the most powerful tool we have."
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The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry. Bringing together manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and service providers, CRN unites its member companies around a shared commitment to science, transparency, and responsible business practices—advancing a strong, credible marketplace that supports consumer health and industry growth.
In an increasingly complex regulatory and media environment, CRN serves as the industry’s front line—shaping science-based policy, defending market access, and countering misinformation. Through strategic advocacy, self-regulatory leadership, voluntary guidelines, and evidence-based communications, CRN ensures that responsible companies are recognized, protected, and positioned to innovate and compete. Learn more at crnusa.org and follow @CRN_Supplements on X and LinkedIn.