Due to “competing priorities,” the agency provided no clarification on how it interprets the provision of DSHEA which defines drugs versus dietary ingredients.
The guidance, issued this year is a departure from common marketing practice of dietary supplements and food, and misrepresents the state of the law, CRN said.
Following an update from the agency, the trade association characterized the agency’s plan as ‘pulling back’ on its responsibility to regulate supplements.
President and CEO of the Council of Responsible Nutrition discussed the industry’s need to strengthen communications, self-regulation, and transparency.
Wommack, who currently serves as CRN’s senior vice president, will follow the foundation’s plan to prioritize access to nutritional products and education.
FDA raised objections to the use of N-acetylcysteine in supplements in Dec. 2020, and since, Amazon has pulled all NAC-containing products from its platform.
Promotions include Holly Vogtman to director of communications, Rashidah Denton to manager of scientific and regulatory affairs, and Gretchen Powers’ expanded role to include member experience.
Ridley’s responsibilities will be to spearhead the association’s communications program, build key partnerships, and craft education and advocacy campaigns.
FDA currently prohibits the use of NAC as a dietary supplement, and is concerned about a proposal for HHS to review certain regulations or let them expire.