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CHPA applauds Representative Lynn Jenkins on her recent introduction of H.R. 4618 which will provide two years of tax relief for millions of consumers by allowing them, once again, to use their existing HSAs and FSAs to purchase OTC medicines.

Dec 12, 2017

Today, CHPA announced a new initiative to support retailers in states that have adopted laws prohibiting the sale of OTC medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan to minors. The announcement comes on the heels of Nevada’s enactment of a DXM age-restriction law last week.

Oct 11, 2017

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

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

We are supportive of the International Pharmaceutical Excipient Council of The Americas' recommendations detailed in their correspondence that USP remove references to dietary supplements and their ingredients.

Jul 27, 2017

Letter regarding modernization of the USP compendia for OTC medicines. CHPA supports improving the compendial test methods and establishing product standards for safety.

Jul 27, 2017

To combat teen abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM), Oregon Governor Kate Brown today signed legislation prohibiting the sale of DXM-containing products to minors.

Jun 15, 2017

This week, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors.

Jun 1, 2017

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

A newly published article in the medical journal Pediatrics concludes that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children are safe when used and stored as directed.

May 4, 2017

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