[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE 
                               NUTRITION

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                            HON. JARED POLIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Council for 
Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on its 40th Anniversary.
  CRN is the leading trade association representing dietary supplement 
manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies that supply services 
for the supplement industry--all of which are committed to responsible 
industry.
  CRN was formed in 1973 by three companies, with the primary objective 
to establish an association of dietary supplement companies with a 
strong commitment to science, research and a collaborative approach to 
working with Congress and government agencies on issues that affect 
dietary supplements and nutrition.
  As the respected voice of the dietary supplement industry, CRN has 
been at the forefront of supporting landmark legislation and regulation 
that benefit consumers; playing a key role in the passage of the 
Nutrition Labeling Education Act of 1990 and the Dietary Supplement 
Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).
  CRN worked collaboratively with the Food and Drug Administration and 
the Federal Trade Commission on the implementation of DSHEA, urging the 
creation and promulgation of Good Manufacturing Practices specific to 
dietary supplements, and created a voluntary, self-regulatory 
advertising review program to monitor false, deceptive and misleading 
dietary supplement advertising.
  For consumers, the ``Life . . . Supplemented'' campaign exemplifies 
CRN's commitment to helping individuals create a healthier lifestyle by 
offering actionable suggestions and educational information about the 
three pillars of a smart wellness regimen: healthy diet, exercise and 
dietary supplements.
  Mr. Speaker, CRN has created an environment that allows companies to 
responsibly develop, manufacture and market dietary supplements and 
nutritional ingredients that enable consumers to live healthier lives. 
It continues to serve as a credible and respected scientific resource 
for Congress, regulators, scientists, journalists and consumers on all 
matters related to dietary supplements, including demonstrating the 
health-related and economic benefits that dietary supplements can 
provide.
  As a co-chair of the Dietary Supplement Caucus, it is my pleasure to 
congratulate the Council for Responsible Nutrition on its anniversary, 
as well as the influence it has had on the dietary supplements over its 
40-year history, and the promise it gives for industry and consumers 
alike in the years to come.

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