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CRN Responds to New Analysis on DMBA

Washington, D.C., October 8, 2014—In response to a new analysis, “A synthetic stimulant never tested in humans, 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA), is identified in multiple dietary supplements,”
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Industry Coalition Reminds Consumers, Retailers Dietary Supplements Cannot Claim to Cure, Prevent Ebola Virus

Washington, D.C., October 7, 2014—The dietary supplement industry is aware of public concern regarding the Ebola virus (“Ebola virus disease”) and of the desire of the public to protect itself against this virus.
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CRN Membership Surpasses 150 Companies

Washington, D.C., October 7, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced, with the addition of three new companies, its membership roster is at a 41-year high of 151 member compan
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CRN Files Amicus Brief Urging Court to Require FTC to Use Flexible Standard for Advertising Review

Washington, D.C., October 6, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, has urged the U.S.
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Daily Use of Certain Supplements Can Decrease Health Care Expenditures

Washington, D.C., October 1, 2014—Use of specific dietary supplements can have a positive effect on health care costs through avoided hospitalizations related to Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), according to a new article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements1.
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Celebrate the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act with CRN—October Marks 20th Anniversary of Landmark Legislation for Supplement Industry

Washington, D.C., October 1, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, invites you to join a month-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (D
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Significant Health Care Cost Savings Could Be Realized Through Use of Psyllium Dietary Fiber

Washington, D.C., September 18, 2014—Significant individual and societal health care savings can be tied to specific dietary su
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Webinar to Tackle Comparative Claims—Learn About the Scientific, Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Bioavailability Claims

Washington, D.C., September 15, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement and functional food industry’s leading trade association, today announced a new industry-wide webinar to be held jointly with Informa Exhibitions (formerly VIRGO): “Comparative Claims
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CRN Commends House Passage of Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act—Urges Prompt Senate Action to Protect Consumers from Illegal Substances

Washington, D.C., September 15, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement and functional food industry’s leading trade association, today praised the U.S.
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CRN Expresses Dismay with Justice Department Motion; Cautions That FTC Has Exceeded Its Authority for Dietary Supplement Claims

Washington, D.C., September 12, 2014—In response to a contempt motion filed by the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, against marketer of probiotic dietary supplement, Phillips’ Colon Health, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), th
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