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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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Elects Johnson & Johnson’s Michelle Wang Goodridge as Board Chair

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced the election of Michelle Wang Goodridge as the new Chair of the CHPA Board of Directors. Goodridge was elected along with six new board members.

Jun 16, 2021

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Research Reports

The Evolution of Self-Care

Consumer self-care changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report from IRI and CHPA divides consumers into seven distinct segments and discussed how CPGs and retailers can reach them with the right health and wellness solutions.

Jun 10, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

CHPA commends Senators Wyden, Paul, and Merkley for their bipartisan bill which will provide a pathway for CBD to be legally marketed as a dietary supplement.

May 19, 2021

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Podcast

CHPA Chat - Dietary Supplements and the Pandemic Boom in Wellness

COVID-19 has taught us a lot about minimizing our risk and focusing on wellness and prevention in our lives. Anita and John dig into what this shift means to the dietary supplements category of the consumer healthcare industry.

May 17, 2021

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Podcast

New CHPA Podcast Takes on Issues and Trends in Consumer Healthcare

CHPA launched a new podcast – CHPA Chat – providing stories and insights from staff, industry leaders, academics, and healthcare providers about the trends and issues facing the consumer healthcare space.

May 3, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

Leading Dietary Supplement Trade Organizations Commemorate 100th Meeting of the Dietary Supplement Trade Associations

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) commemorate the 100th meeting of the Dietary Supplement Trade Associations (DSTA).

Apr 26, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on House Passage of the SAFE Banking Act

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released a statement commending the House of Representatives following its passage of H.R. 1996, the SAFE Banking Act.

Apr 19, 2021

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CHPA Monthly Recap March 2021

Apr 7, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on Unapproved Drugs Found in Fraudulent Sports and Weight Loss Supplements

CHPA released the following statement in response to new research published in Clinical Toxicology. The study found nine illegal stimulants, including deterenol, in fraudulently marketed sports and weight loss supplements.

Mar 23, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as New Secretary of HHS

CHPA congratulates Xavier Becerra upon his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

Mar 18, 2021

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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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