CRN welcomes new member companies

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has added new member companies. These organizations represent a broad spectrum of expertise, spanning ingredient innovation, dosing technology, regulatory compliance, certification and consumer health solutions, per CRN.

“We’re pleased to welcome these companies as CRN members,” said CRN president and CEO Steve Mister. “As our industry faces new challenges and opportunities, it’s more important than ever for responsible, forward-looking companies to join CRN’s member community in support of our mission to protect and advance a climate for our members to responsibly develop, source, manufacture, and market science-backed dietary supplements, functional food, and their ingredients, for better health and nutrition.”

New voting members:

Bart Sp. z o.o., headquartered in Poland with a global reach, specializes in the production of liposomal ingredients for the dietary supplement and nutraceutical industries. By adhering to the highest industry standards, the company said it delivers innovative, high-quality vitamins and minerals, empowering clients worldwide to create premium, effective final products with its range of Liposovit-branded ingredients.

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Great HealthWorks, founded in 2003, offers solutions through brands including OmegaXL, OmegaXL Sport and MemoryXL. Great HealthWorks’ expertise spans multiple disciplines, including marketing, innovation, media production, content creation, media distribution, ad buying, sales and service, fulfillment, warehouse logistics and packaging.

Mara Renewables Corporation specializes in premium, fish-free omega-3s derived from algae, for health-conscious businesses seeking sustainable solutions. Mara claims its products promote healthier living while preserving marine ecosystems, by combining cutting-edge science with a commitment to accessibility and enjoyable consumption for all. Mara offers its algal-based omega-3s as crude oil, refined oil, concentrates, softgels and powder products for dietary supplement, infant nutrition and food/beverages categories through brands including alphamega, betamega, kappamega, omegapro and thetamega.

Seraphina Therapeutics is a health and wellness company dedicated to advancing global health through the discovery and commercialization of novel essential fatty acids, starting with C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid). Through rigorous breakthrough science, Seraphina claims it has developed fatty15, the world’s first pure C15:0 supplement, to strengthen cells, counter age-related breakdown and address nutritional C15:0 deficiencies.

Verdure Sciences is dedicated to providing the global marketplace with plant-based ingredients, backed by clinical support, quality efforts and botanical integrity, per the company. For more than two decades, sustainability, traceability and transparency have served as pillars of Verdure’s operations, inspiring customer confidence and trust and providing transparent messaging for formulators and finished product manufacturers, with an unwavering commitment to sustainable sourcing.

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New associate members include:

Future Nutra Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer protection, education and scientific research within the dietary supplement industry. FNF’s mission is to enhance consumer understanding of dietary supplements by creating educational content, conducting independent off-the-shelf product testing with third-party laboratories and funding clinical research. By supporting transparent, science-based evaluations, FNF aims to empower consumers with accurate, evidence-backed information about dietary supplements and their benefits.

Keiper & Associates, founded in 2000, is a compliance and regulatory consulting firm, serving both domestic and international companies navigating complex global regulations. With expertise across major regulatory agencies—including the FDA, Health Canada, EMA, MHRA, TGA and more—KAI delivers strategic solutions that ensure compliance and mitigate risk. KAI’s services include regulatory auditing, project management, compliance strategy development, regulatory communications, remediation services and empowering businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

Transport Authority is an equipment company disrupting active ingredient dosing with advanced technology. Transport Authority’s multi-patented technology precisely doses gummies piece-by-piece without heat or acid exposure, enabling superior consumer products and improving operational efficiencies. Transport Authority’s equipment can help reduce costs, develop innovative new products and achieve new standards for dosing.

TruShield Certified is a program designed to test and certify finished products, ensuring they are free from banned substances. This certification is for athletes, teams, leagues, consumers, coaches, dietitians and military seeking clean, rigorously tested supplements.