CRN NAMES REND AL-MONDHIRY REGULATORY COUNSEL

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 2011—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement industry, today announced that Rend Al-Mondhiry has joined CRN’s staff to serve as the trade association’s regulatory counsel.

Most recently, Ms. Al-Mondhiry worked as state legislative counsel for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). In this role, Ms. Al-Mondhiry provided testimony and comments on legislative and regulatory proposals, drafted legislation and regulatory language and served as a policy expert in the area of food and drug law.

Prior to joining CHPA, Ms. Al-Mondhiry worked at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, serving as the director of state legislative and regulatory advocacy. She has also held legal internships at the Federal Communications Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Ms. Al-Mondhiry also has served at the state legislative level, working as an aide to Pennsylvania State Senator Jake Corman for two years followed by a stint as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee.

“We very are pleased that Rend has joined CRN. This is a new position for our association and her skill set and experience provide a perfect match for what we need. Her knowledge of food and drug law will make her a tremendous asset for our staff and for our members. We are excited to welcome her to the team,” said Steve Mister, president and CEO, CRN.

Ms. Al-Mondhiry received her BA from The George Washington University. She earned her JD from Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law. She has been admitted to the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington D.C. Bars.

Note to Editor: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient suppliers. In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our 75+ manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as CRN’s Code of Ethics. Visit www.crnusa.org.