Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

"The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association representing dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers. CRN companies produce a large portion of the dietary supplements marketed in the United States and globally. Our member companies manufacture popular national brands as well as the store brands marketed by major supermarkets, drug stores and discount chains. These products also include those marketed through natural food stores and mainstream direct selling companies. CRN represents more than 150 companies that manufacture dietary ingredients and/or dietary supplements, or supply services to those suppliers and manufacturers. Our member companies are expected to comply with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety. Our supplier and manufacturer member companies also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as to CRN’s Code of Ethics."

I contacted the CRN via Twitter, and explained to them that some of their members may not be complying with "federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements" with their corn-free claims.  Since corn is not yet an official allergen, thereby subject to FDA labeling requirements, they are not required to declare any corn/corn derivatives in their products; however, if their products contain corn/corn derivatives, they are prohibited from making corn-free claims.  If you suspect any dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are in violation of the following U.S.C. regulation, please contact the CRN immediately.

Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC, 20036 - 5114
(202) 204 - 7700   Fax (202) 204 - 7701
Online Contact Form:  https://www.crnusa.org/contact-us
Twitter:  @CRN_Supplements

http://www.crnusa.org/

Non-FDA-Compliant "Corn-Free" Claims (Revised 11/16/17); Title 21 U.S.C. - Section 343, Chapter 1 - Adulterated or Misbranded Foods or Drugs

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/11/non-fda-compliant-corn-free-claims.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911