A federal push to replace the current state-by-state patchwork of dietary supplement rules with a single national standard is continuing to gain traction, according to a report from trade publication NutraIngredients. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act earlier this year, and reaffirmed his support for it at an April hearing, arguing that supplements have long been regulated under one federal framework and that state-level rules add cost and confusion without a clear safety benefit. The bill would make the FDA the primary authority setting national supplement standards, while still letting states petition the agency over evidence-based local concerns. Daniel Fabricant, president of the Natural Products Association, said the legislation “reaffirms the authority of the FDA to administer and enforce a uniform, national framework” for the industry. The bill remains in early stages, with trade groups pushing for more co-sponsors.
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