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CRN Applauds Introduction of Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 — CRN today expressed strong support for the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act by Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23), legislation that reaffirms the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority as the national regulator of dietary supplements.
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CRN Warns Proposed Hawaii Legislation Would Restrict Consumer Access to Safe, FDA-Regulated Supplements

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 — CRN today reiterated its opposition to Hawaii Senate Bill 2106 (SB 2106), legislation that would prohibit the sale of certain weight management and muscle-building dietary supplements to individuals under the age of 18 and further demand that retailers restrict all consumers’ access to these products by removing them from any self-service display.
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CRN-Backed Product Listing Proposal Reintroduced, Advancing Long-Standing Push for Transparency in Dietary Supplements

JANUARY 15, 2026 — CRN today welcomed the introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), marking a significant milestone in CRN’s years-long effort to modernize oversight of the dietary supplement marketplace through a federal dietary supplement registry.
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CRN Welcomes New Member Companies 

JANUARY 14, 2026 — CRN today announced new member companies following approval by its board of directors during its quarterly meeting in December, advancing supplement ingredient science and distribution, women’s health, clinical research, and regulatory compliance.
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CRN Challenges Freakonomics’ One-Size-Fits-All Portrayal of Dietary Supplements

JANUARY 14, 2026 — CRN issues the following statement in response to the January 9, 2026 Freakonomics Radio episode, “This Is Your Brain on Supplements” (Episode 658), hosted by Stephen J. Dubner as part of The Freakonomics Radio Guide to Getting Better:
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CRN Applauds HHS and USDA for Recognizing Role of Dietary Supplements in New Dietary Guidelines

JANUARY 7, 2026 — CRN today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for recognizing the role dietary supplements can play in helping Americans meet nutrient needs in the newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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CRN Announces Board of Directors Election Results; Association Leadership in Place to Address 2026 Challenges and Opportunities for the Dietary Supplement and Functional Food Industry

DECEMBER 17, 2025 — CRN today announced results of its recent Board of Directors elections, effective in January 2026.
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CRN Applauds FDA Clarification on DSHEA Disclaimer After Years of Industry Advocacy

DECEMBER 11, 2025 — CRN today commended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and expressed the association’s appreciation for FDA providing needed clarity on the placement of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) disclaimer on product labels.
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CRN Requests Full Court Review of New York Supplement Law, Urging Evidence-Based Public Health Protections

DECEMBER 1, 2025 — CRN has asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear its case because the panel’s decision lowers the constitutional protections that apply to truthful commercial speech.
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CRN Opposes Michigan House Bill 5250

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 — CRN opposes Michigan House Bill 5250 in its current form because it is premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary supplements.
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