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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) expresses significant concerns regarding Texas House Bill 1474 (H.B. 1474) as currently written. While we share lawmakers’ commitment to promoting consumer safety, we believe the proposed legislation takes an overly broad approach that could inadvertently impact legitimate dietary supplements without addressing the root causes of public health concerns.
There is no causal connection between dietary supplements and eating disorders, and we caution against policy measures that perpetuate this misconception. The dietary supplement industry is committed to the responsible manufacturing and marketing of products that support health and wellness. H.B. 1474's provisions, including the requirement to restrict access to certain products by placing them behind the counter or in locked cases, raise serious questions about the practical and economic impacts on retailers and manufacturers, as well as the availability of legitimate products to consumers.
CRN is actively assessing the potential consequences of this proposed legislation on our industry and the broader dietary supplement marketplace. We remain dedicated to collaborating with lawmakers when they convene in 2025 to address our concerns and work toward legislation that is both effective and equitable. We look forward to engaging with stakeholders in Austin to ensure that public health measures are guided by sound science and a balanced understanding
