CRN expands Vitamin & Mineral Safety series
CRN has added new chapters on brain, eye, and heart-health nutrients to its Vitamin & Mineral Safety series, strengthening the scientific foundation for supplement safety.
CRN has added new chapters on brain, eye, and heart-health nutrients to its Vitamin & Mineral Safety series, strengthening the scientific foundation for supplement safety.
Deshanie Rai, Ph.D., is vice president of global science, regulatory, and advocacy at OmniActive Health Technologies, and an adjunct professor at Tufts University.
“CRN welcomes these companies into our member community of dietary supplement and functional food industry leaders,” said CRN President and CEO Steve Mister.
After pushback on regulators’ interpretation of A.B. 899, lawmakers confirmed that dietary supplements are distinct from baby food and exempt from duplicative testing.
FDA declined to issue guidance or rulemaking, which CRN said will stifle innovation and perpetuate conflict between supplement makers and pharmaceutical companies.
A new CRN analysis shows that allowing dietary supplements under HSAs and FSAs would cost 75% less than previous estimates/
The trade association says the legislation would create fear and confusion, despite responsible companies already meeting federal safety standards.
CRN stands ready to collaborate with policymakers, health professionals, and industry partners so that the conversation about nutrition includes the full range of tools—diet, functional foods, and supplements—that can help improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.
Deputy Commissioner Diamantas is part of a top-notch slate of speakers at CRN's CONVERGENCE ‘25 event.
The event will feature industry CEOs, an FDA official, and keynote speakers Jim VandeHei of Axios and physician-scientist Daniel Kraft.
CRN argued that its broader approach is simpler for retailers and plan administrators to apply and ensures equal treatment across the category.
“It’s encouraging to hear the Administration sound similar alarms that healthcare providers should get this training before they are certified to practice.”
Renowned political and technology experts to deliver insider analysis and future-focused perspectives for supplement industry leaders.
The event will include sessions on brand protection, influencer partnerships, effective press outreach, and more.
From brand protection to nutrition influencer marketing, CRN’s WellComms offers fresh perspectives from an array of experts for supplement and functional food companies looking to break through the noise and level up their communications in today’s competitive, highly scrutinized landscape.
“Edge of Innovation: Bioactives to Advance Human Health,” will explore emerging data on prebiotics, postbiotics, polyphenols, botanicals, and other bioactives.