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

A Summary of the Key Differences Between the FDA’s Drug and Dietary Supplement GMPs

In general, the Part 111 GMP requirements, although similar, are less stringent and tend to be more flexible than the Part 211 GMP requirements.

Mar 4, 2015

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Articles

New York Attorney General Questions Certain Herbal Dietary Supplements – But Scientists, Experts Say the AG Used the Wrong Test

Scientific experts familiar with herbal products and their testing methods maintain that the DNA barcode test is not an appropriate method to determine what is in an herbal dietary supplement.

Feb 23, 2015

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels

CHPA applauds FDA's efforts to amend labeling regulations for conventional foods and dietary supplements in order to provide updated nutrition information to consumers.

Aug 1, 2014

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration

Jun 30, 2014

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Determining Whether Human Research Studies Can Be Conducted Without an IND

Comments regarding guidance for clinical investigators, sponsors, and institutional review boards on investigational new drug applications - Determining whether human research studies can be conducted without an investigational new drug application.

Apr 7, 2014

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Tentative Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils

There are several scientific and technical issues the agency should consider prior to issuing a final determination regarding partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs).

Mar 7, 2014

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Partially Hydrogenated Oils

CRN and CHPA take this opportunity to share our views on the Food and Drug Administration’s Federal Register notice entitled, “Tentative Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils; Request for Comments and for Scientific Data and Information.”

Mar 7, 2014

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Premarket Notification for a New Dietary Ingredient

Echoing earlier comments submitted to the agency, CHPA and its member companies marketing dietary supplement products support the presumption of safety for dietary ingredients outlined in the 1994 passage of DSHEA.

Oct 24, 2013

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Submission

Comments to FDA: New Dietary Ingredient Notifications and Related Issues

We take this opportunity to voice our support of comments submitted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) regarding the appropriate interpretation of the term “chemically altered” under Section 413(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Jul 12, 2013

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Submission

Comments to FDA: New Dietary Ingredient Notifications

We take this opportunity to voice our support of comments submitted by the American Herbal Products Association regarding proposed revisions to the agency's Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification.

May 10, 2013

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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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