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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Submission

Comments to FDA: Isolated or Synthetic Non-Digestible Carbohydrates

CHPA appreciates that FDA has taken the time to review the data associated with certain isolated or synthetic carbohydrates not listed as a dietary fiber and looks forward to engaging with FDA in efforts to clarify and improve the regulation of all dietary supplements.

Dec 13, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Submits Comments to FDA Regarding the Development of a Pre-DSHEA Ingredients List

CHPA submitted comments this week to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the proposed development of an authorized list of dietary ingredients marketed prior to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Dec 7, 2017

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Development of a List of Pre-DSHEA Dietary Ingredients

Here CHPA provides feedback on FDA's proposed development of an authorized list of pre-Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) dietary ingredients.

Dec 4, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

Dietary Supplement Industry and U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Warn Consumers about Dangerous, Illegal Ingredients Known as SARMs

The dietary supplement industry’s leading trade associations and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency today joined in support of FDA actions to protect consumers from body-building products containing Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators illegally marketed as dietary supplements.

Nov 8, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement Regarding Recent Guidelines for Botanical Material from AHPA

CHPA applauds AHPA’s new guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices for Botanical Material, and acknowledges their importance in helping to ensure the production and supply of high-quality herbal raw materials.

Oct 2, 2017

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Submission

Comments to FDA: EPA Omega-3 Products in Ethyl Ester or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form

CHPA respectfully submits comments to the Commission notice regarding public interest issues raised by Amarin Pharma, Inc. and Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd. (“Amarin”) in its Complaint concerning Omega-3 (ω-3) products.

Sep 14, 2017

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Submission

Letter to Global Retailer Manufacturers Alliance Joint Committee on Dietary Supplements Regarding Consensus Based Standard for Dietary Supplements

On behalf of the CHPA Dietary Supplements Committee, we are writing to express our concern with the recent decision by the Joint Committee to include certain elements of 21 CFR 117 within the consensus-based standard for dietary supplements.

Aug 23, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

Rep. Mia Love Takes On New Leadership Role as Co-Chair of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus

Aug 1, 2017

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Submission

Comments to USDA: National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

Herein CHPA provides comments on several questions from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service regarding the establishment of a National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

Jul 17, 2017

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SIDI Work Group Calls for Comments on Draft Updated Protocol

The dietary supplement industry’s self-regulatory coalition, the SIDI Work Group, today released an updated draft of the “Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Protocol,” and seeks feedback from industry stakeholders and regulators by July 3, 2017.

Jun 1, 2017

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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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