Labeling

Our Position

Americans expect and deserve consistent healthcare product labeling, no matter what state they buy or use the items in. It is in every citizen's best interest for the federal government to retain authority over safety labeling standards. Centralized regulation removes variability and guarantees the reliability of health data listed on consumer product packaging from coast to coast.

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Submission

Comments on Best Practices in Developing Proprietary Names for Human Nonprescription Drugs

In keeping with the mission of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology Division of Medication Error and Prevention Analysis, this CHPA member feedback is designed to minimize the risk of medication errors due to consumer confusion attributed to an OTC drug product name.

Jun 14, 2021

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Submission

Request for Exercise of Enforcement Discretion Regarding Addition of New Warning Language to Labeling for OTC NSAIDs

CHPA is writing to request that FDA exercise its enforcement discretion and not take enforcement action against companies choosing to include a warning related to pregnancy on monograph product labels.

Jun 2, 2021

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Research Reports

CBD Product Labeling Report

This update includes any new statutes or laws passed in states regarding CBD labeling laws, as well as including any regulatory standards regarding CBD labeling laws in those states from spring to fall 2020.

Dec 1, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement on AMA Policy Regarding Dietary Supplements from John Troup, Ph.D., CHPA Vice President of Scientific Affairs and Dietary Supplements

When used appropriately, dietary supplements can play an important role in personal healthcare by filling nutritional gaps, supporting certain condition-specific needs, promoting healthy body functions, and contributing to overall wellness.

Nov 18, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

Statement on Omega-3s, Vitamin D3, and Recent Studies from John Troup, Ph.D., CHPA Vice President of Scientific Affairs and Dietary Supplements

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that dietary supplements are beneficial for individuals who need higher levels of certain nutrients.

Nov 15, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on Journal Editorial Regarding Dietary Supplements

Nov 13, 2020

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Articles

CHPA Principles on COVID-19 Response

CHPA, its educational foundation, and member companies are empowering consumers to practice responsible self-care, providing resources to help respond to this pandemic. We’re guided by these core principles.

May 27, 2020

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Submission

Drug Products Labeled as Homeopathic

On behalf of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, enclosed herein are comments on the 2019 revised draft guidance document as well as FDA’s decision to revoke CPG 400.400.

May 19, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

New Supplement Facts Label Requirements Call for Adherence and Label Literacy

Modernizing food and dietary supplement labels is in the best interest of consumers and industry alike. Supplement facts labels serve as a trusted source of information and provide a consistent way to comprehend nutrient content.

Jul 22, 2019

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Submission

Comments to FDA: Probiotics Labeling

Herein CHPA provides feedback on FDA’s recent draft guidance document addressing the labeling of dietary supplements containing live microbials (also referred to as probiotics).

Nov 6, 2018

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