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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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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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Urges Congress to Go Further on DSHEA Modernization, Calls for Additional Consumer Protections

CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville released a statement in response to Senator Durbin’s and Senator Braun’s Introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022.

Apr 26, 2022

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - Dietary Supplement Claims and Class Action Lawsuits

On this episode of CHPA Chat, we're talking about the booming business of dietary supplements, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But class action lawsuits are also on the rise. In today's episode, we're discussing this real risk to companies and what they can do to get ready.

Apr 18, 2022

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Weekly Voice

Federal Register (FR) Notices, Friday, April, 15, 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.

Apr 14, 2022

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Apr 7, 2022

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - April 4, 2022

State and local policy issues impacting dietary supplements across the country.

Apr 4, 2022

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Weekly Voice

Federal Register (FR) Notices, April 1, 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.

Mar 30, 2022

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - March 28, 2022

State and local policy issues impacting dietary supplements across the country.

Mar 28, 2022

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on FDA FY2023 Budget Request

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued a statement from President and CEO Scott Melville regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) fiscal year 2023 budget request.

Mar 28, 2022

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A Look Inside CH101 with Jay Sirois

Mar 22, 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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