UNPA / DSHEA 2.0 Working Group Formation -- invitation to join

NOTE: RESPONSE REQUESTED

Dear Colleagues,

All UNPA members are invited to participate in the new DSHEA 2.0 Working Group. This working group title refers to any/all efforts to seek statutory amendments or regulatory changes to the language or enforcement policy of DSHEA or other relevant statutes or regulations. This working group will be chaired by Loren Israelsen and supported by senior political advisors, Trish Knight and Peter Reinecke, and other UNPA members to be designated. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKING GROUP:

1. Discuss and develop a UNPA public position with respect to FDA's intention to seek amendments to DSHEA.
2. Develop a comprehensive list of topics relevant to the amendment of DSHEA.
3. Discuss and, if possible, develop consensus positions within UNPA that can form the basis of our public views.
4. Actively participate in industry, academic, governmental forums, and public discussions with respect to these issues
5. Prepare UNPA members to inform elected officials and members of Congress of our views on these topics.
6. Collaborate with consumer interest organizations (friendly or hostile) as appropriate.
7. Other activities consistent with the above-stated objectives.

WORKING GROUP PROCESS: 

1. Regularly-scheduled conference calls with agendas announced in advance.
2. Opportunities for communication to and from UNPA staff and advisors.
3. Advisory bulletins via e-mail and at UNPA events and meetings.
   
   

We invite all interested UNPA members to participate. 

ACTION ITEMS:

1. Please indicate your interest to participate via this short Google survey.
2. Please refresh your familiarity with DSHEA by reviewing the attached copy of the statute. We will promptly begin to lay out discussion issues, establish priorities, and call scheduling.

Kind regards,
LDI