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New Study Results Don’t Discount Overall Need for Vitamin D—Potential Benefits for Preventing Falls Still Valid, Based on Totality of Evidence

Washington, D.C., March 23, 2015—In response to a new study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine, “Exercise and Vitamin D in Fall Prevention Among Older Women,” the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading t
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CRN President & CEO to Discuss Adulteration and Delivering Value to Consumers on Panel at Ingredient Marketplace

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2015—Recent actions by the New York Attorney General’s (AG) office have publicly highlighted the adulteration issue for botanicals, and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has forcefully defended the industry in response to these actio
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CRN and ACI Join Forces to Present the 2015 Dietary Supplement Legal & Regulatory Conference—Save the Date, June 24–25, New York City

Washington, D.C., March 17, 2015—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced its collaboration with the American Conference Institute (ACI), a leading think tank known
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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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