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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Informed Consumer Decision Making

Voluntary Labeling Program for Dietary Supplements Proposed Pregnancy/Nursing Label Statement

Members of CHPA which market dietary supplements formally initiated a voluntary labeling program on March 22, 2000 which relates to the use of the following label statement on dietary supplement products.

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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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Transparency

Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)

To address the growing need for more information on dietary supplements available in the market, the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health has developed the Dietary Supplement Label Database. This valuable resource compiles comprehensive information obtained from the labels of dietary supplement products sold in the United States.

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Informed Consumer Decision Making

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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Publications

State & Local Reporter

CHPA's member-only weekly report from our State & Local Government Affairs team, reporting on recent legislative activity around the country affecting our industry.

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Voluntary Codes and Guidelines

Voluntary Codes and Guidelines
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Informed Consumer Decision Making

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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Research & Data

CHPA strives to continually reinforce, define, and quantify the value of consumer healthcare products for consumers and the healthcare system. These CHPA research initiatives and products highlight the meaningful ways that consumer healthcare products provide consumers access to trusted, affordable, empowering self-care options.

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Product Safety & Integrity

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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Color Additives

CHPA opposes state and local government attempts to restrict the use of FDA-approved color additives as doing so is vital for maintaining a cohesive regulatory framework.

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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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