Press Releases and Statements

CHPA is rebranding its identity for the first time in 20 years. The rebranding effort has resulted in a new logo, tagline, and brand narrative following the addition of consumer medical devices to its scope of representation.

There is currently no clinical data indicating that dextromethorphan has a pro-viral effect in people with COVID-19 infection. The study results published in Nature are experimental, preliminary, and not conclusive.

CHPA today announced the appointment of Paul Gama as the new Chair of the CHPA Board of Directors.

The U.S. dietary supplement industry commends FDA for taking action to protect consumers by calling out marketers who make illegal and unsubstantiated drug claims related to COVID-19.

OTC manufacturers share FDA’s commitment to providing consumers with products that are safe and effective.

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) President and CEO, Scott Melville, issued the following statement upon final passage of the CARES Act.

In this newly created role, Dr. Troup will lead strategy development and direct CHPA’s work on dietary supplements issues, evaluating science, shaping policy, and collaborating with stakeholders for this important, growing consumer health category.

The types of evidence used to monitor dietary supplement safety, including adverse event reports, emergency room visits and poison control center data.

The four leading trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry are concerned that some marketers of dietary supplements may be promoting them with claims of prevention or treatment of Coronavirus.

Medical and patient groups, public health experts, FDA, and others join the Consumer Healthcare Products Association in opposing the addition of acetaminophen to the Proposition 65 list.

PCPC, the CHPA, and their member companies are aligned with FDA, CDC, the U.S. Surgeon General, AAD, the Skin Cancer Foundation and health professionals worldwide about the important health benefits sunscreens provide as part of a safe sun regimen to help prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.

CHPA, the PCPC, and their member companies are aligned with FDA, CDC, the U.S. Surgeon General, and other health professionals worldwide about the important health benefits sunscreens provide as part of a safe sun regimen.