Other Issues

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.

Pennsylvania Representative Melissa Shusterman (D-Schuylkill Township) has introduced H.B. 1873, legislation that would mandate product manufacturers to establish extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for product packaging.

CHPA applauds The Global Self-Care Federation for the release of The Self-Care Readiness Index (SCRI).

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. 

With the World Health Organization, the Global Self-Care Federation has launched a pioneering report for self-care, the Self-Care Readiness Index. The Index reveals factors that influence the uptake of self-care practices in health systems around the world.

Is healthcare upside down? What does that mean exactly, and what can the scientific breakthroughs of COVID-19 vaccines mean for further wellness innovation? Hear from Oscar Franco, MD, as he shares his own journey to wellness.

RSQ showcased the increased conversation around Rx-to-OTC switch among regulators, industry experts, and other stakeholders.

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

CHPA applauds Representatives Curtis and Gottheimer for introducing bipartisan legislation that would make dietary supplements eligible expenses under tax-preferred flexible spending arrangements or health savings accounts.

As noted in last week’s Weekly Voice, late last week Representatives John Curtis (R-Utah) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced H.R. 5214, legislation to allow consumers to use HSA and FSA accounts to purchase dietary supplements. This past March, CHPA hosted official meetings with both members of Congress separately to help build relationships and discuss our priorities. This legislation is a direct result of those conversations. Both representatives are leaders in the 60-Member Problem Solvers Caucus, made up of centrist members of Congress, so their leadership on this issue is important.