Dietary Supplements

A dietary supplement is defined as a product taken by mouth containing a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, and amino acids.

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Dietary Supplement Resource Library

Explore our list of resources to learn more about the dietary supplement category and how it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Dietary Supplements Access Act

The Dietary Supplements Access Act of 2023 is bipartisan legislation intended to give American consumers increased flexibility to best determine how to use their pre-tax dollars to stay healthy.

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Explaining the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements

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.

Sep 28, 2021

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Newsletters

Federal Register (FR) Notices, June 10, 2022

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

Jun 8, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Report on Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued a statement from Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements, regarding a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions—United States, 2012-2021.

Jun 3, 2022

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - June 3, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - A Global Perspective on the Self-Care Readiness Index

May 31, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Expresses Concerns with Dietary Supplement Provisions in Just-Introduced FDA Safety and Landmark Advancement (FDASLA) Act of 2022

CHPA’s President and CEO, Scott Melville, released a statement in response to the introduction of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancement (FDASLA) Act of 2022.

May 27, 2022

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Newsletters

Federal Register (FR) Notices, Friday, May 27, 2022

Here are the Federal Register notice summary excerpts that might be of interest to you or others within your organization. Please see notices for complete details.

May 25, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Reiterates Call for Additional Measures on Dietary Supplement Provisions in Draft User Fee Reauthorization Package

CHPA’s President & CEO, Scott Melville, released a statement in response to the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancement (FDASLA) Act of 2022.

May 18, 2022

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - May 20, 2022

May 17, 2022

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - May 6, 2022

May 5, 2022

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Research Reports

Potential Environmental Issues Relevant to OTC Drugs and Dietary Supplements

This report summarizes findings on issues associated with OTC drugs and dietary supplements in the environment with a focus on emerging issues and chemicals of concern.

May 2, 2022

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On Capitol Hill

CHPA is a proud supporter of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC), a bipartisan forum for the exchange of ideas and information regarding dietary supplements in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

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