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Personal DSHEA moments after 20 years
On Oct. 25, 1994, DSHEA was signed into law by then-President William J. Clinton. We revisit a digital magazine marking the 20th anniversary—where industry executives recounted personal memories of the law and how it shaped their lives and careers.
March 12, 2024
2 Min Read
At a Glance
- This digital magazine published in 2014 features commentaries on DSHEA from industry insiders.
- Al Powers, then CEO of NOW Health Group, called industry efforts extraordinary as they led up to DSHEA.
- A consultant noted that in the past five years, FDA regulatory authority had escalated.
Editor's note: We are republishing this article and making this digital magazine available for free download (without requiring registration) as part of our 2024 coverage of the upcoming 30th anniversary of DSHEA.
On Oct. 25, 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) was signed into law by then-President William J. Clinton. We revisit a digital magazine marking the 20th anniversary—where industry executives recounted personal memories of the law and how it shaped their lives and careers.
Issue Summary
In Natural Products Insider's digital magazine, "Personal DSHEA Moments," readers get a glimpse of the law from industry insiders.
Table of Contents
Viewpoint: A DSHEA Cliché?
DSHEA From a Lab Perspective
Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, explains why DSHEA was a game-changer for testing labs.DSHEA, 20 Years Later: Loren Israelsen Looks Back-And Ahead
Pete Croatto, INSIDERs Supplement Perspective manager, sat down with Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) to talk about the time DSHEA passed and whats to come of the legislation.We Made an Impact
Al Powers, CEO of NOW Health Group, called industry efforts extraordinary as they led up to DSHEA, but he said industry must not rest now.A Piece of Legislation Comes of Age
George Pontiakos, president and CEO of BI Nutraceuticals, explains the importance of the definition of dietary supplement, which was outlined in DSHEA.DSHEA: Our Safe Harbor in a Sea of Never-ending Tumult
C. Leigh Broadhurst, consultant for Ark Naturals, issues a call to action, noting in the past five years, FDA regulatory authority has escalated.
Takeaways for Your Business
Prior to DSHEA, the industry was void of relevant regulation, definitions and guidance.
The DSHEA movement 20 years ago parallels todays non GMO (genetically modified organism) initiatives.
DSHEA exemplifies what industry can achieve if it works together, and what industry should strive for moving forward.
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