Passed in 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA) established a strong, comprehensive regulatory framework for dietary supplements where none existed before. Nearly 30 years later, DSHEA should protect the 21st century consumer who has access to an ever-expanding dietary supplement marketplace. A modernized regulatory structure will protect public health and reinforce the credibility of the dietary supplement category, allowing it to play a more influential role in the healthcare system.
It’s a common misconception that the dietary supplements category is not regulated, when in fact it is regulated by multiple government agencies, with manufacturers and retailers also managing responsibility throughout the process.
Join pioneers Patricia Knight, Scott Bass, and Loren Israelsen as they share stories on the founding of DSHEA and why the industry can benefit from its modernization 27 years later.
As consumers take control of their healthcare routines, more people are turning to dietary supplements to provide a boost to their wellbeing. Modernized regulations are needed to meet growing consumer demand, strengthen confidence in dietary supplements, and keep pace with the growth of the industry.
Dietary supplement claims are a consumer's primary source of information about the product and its function. With a growing number of consumers new to the dietary supplements category, it is more important than ever for manufacturers to ensure the credibility of their claims in order to establish consumer trust.
October 25, 2021 marks the 27th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) being signed into law, establishing a regulatory framework for dietary supplements where no such system existed before.
It’s a common misconception that the dietary supplements category is not regulated, when in fact it is regulated by multiple government agencies, with manufacturers and retailers also managing responsibility throughout the process.
Join pioneers Patricia Knight, Scott Bass, and Loren Israelsen as they share stories on the founding of DSHEA and why the industry can benefit from its modernization 27 years later.
Perhaps the most precious commodity on Capitol Hill is time. This is only exacerbated over the summer, when congressional recesses are common around the Fourth of July and then, again, in August. Therefore, when Congress is in, there is a scramble to address pressing concerns and “must pass” legislative issues.
The dietary supplements segment has just experienced its largest annual growth rate since 1997. Hear from Dr. Pieter Cohen as he shares his insights on how modernization of DSHEA will help improve category compliance and credibility.
Last week, CHPA, the American Herbal Products Association, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and the United Natural Products Alliance sent a letter to Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), the Chair and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that has jurisdiction over FDA funding, highlighting the need for additional resources for the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs at FDA due to the growing dietary supplement market.
