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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Podcast

CHPA Chat - Probiotic Supplements and Quality Guidelines

Join Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements at CHPA, and George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association to explore the science behind probiotics, why gut health is so important, and what’s next for this growing category.

Jun 13, 2022

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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

Dietary Supplements

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Dietary Supplements Digest

Dietary Supplement State & Local Issues - June 3, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Podcast

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

May 31, 2022

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Dietary Supplements

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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

Dietary Supplements

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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

OTC Medicines

Dietary Supplements

Consumer Medical Devices