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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Animation: CHPA’s Priorities for DSHEA Modernization

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.

Dec 6, 2021

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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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Strategic Priorities
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Best Practices Voluntary Guidelines for Probiotics

This document was developed by members of the CHPA Dietary Supplements Committee Probiotics Labeling Group to provide voluntary guidelines for use by manufacturers of dietary supplement products containing probiotic ingredients.

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Fact Sheet: Dietary Supplements as Regulated Products

CHPA supports the regulatory authorities governing dietary supplement manufacturing, labeling, and marketing and works to ensure the availability of safe dietary supplements.

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Meetings and Education Calendar

Save the date for upcoming CHPA meetings and events!

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FAQs

FAQs About Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI)

Find frequently asked questions about the Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI).

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Federal Register (FR) Notices, October 10, 2022
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Voluntary Program for Dietary Supplements: Goldenseal

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) members agree voluntarily to refrain from labeling or marketing products that contain goldenseal.

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Regulation
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Voluntary Program for Dietary Supplements: Caffeine

CHPA members marketing caffeine-containing dietary supplements agree to adopt these voluntary guidelines addressing labeling, packaging, and promotion to ensure safe and responsible use of these products.

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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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