CHPA Welcomes Reintroduction of Durbin’s Dietary Supplement Listing Act, Urges Congress to Build on Progress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today released the following statement from President and CEO Scott Melville in response to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's (D-IL) introduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act:

"CHPA commends Senator Durbin for the reintroduction of legislation to establish mandatory product listing for dietary supplements. Product listing is a meaningful step in the right direction to support transparency, accountability, and effective oversight in a rapidly evolving marketplace. While this is an important step forward, product listing is not sufficient as a standalone measure. CHPA continues to stand by its view that additional steps are needed to strengthen consumer protections, enhance product quality and safety, and modernize oversight of today's supplement market.

"Americans are increasingly relying on dietary supplements, with more than three-quarters of U.S. adults reporting use. However, while the market has grown exponentially since the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was enacted more than three decades ago, the regulatory framework has not kept pace.

"CHPA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and the FDA to advance a modern, balanced approach to DSHEA that builds on product listing while continuing to address other priority areas critical to protecting consumers and promoting innovation. We appreciate Senator Durbin's leadership on this issue and remain committed to constructive engagement as this conversation moves forward."

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), founded in 1881, is the national trade association representing the leading manufacturers and marketers of consumer healthcare products, including over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dietary supplements, and OTC medical devices. CHPA is committed to empowering self-care by ensuring that Americans have access to products they can count on to be reliable, affordable, and convenient, while also delivering new and better ways to get and stay healthy. Visit www.chpa.org.