CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reliv International,
Inc. (Nasdaq: RELV), an international manufacturer and network marketer of
nutritional supplements and food products, announced today that Reliv has
joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading industry
organization of the nutritional supplement industry. In a letter to Reliv,
Annette Dickinson, Ph.D., President of CRN said: "The Board of Directors of
the Council for Responsible Nutrition has approved Reliv International, Inc.'s
application for voting membership. CRN has earned a unique leadership role as
a voice for manufacturers and suppliers of dietary supplements, ingredients
and other dietary supplement products."
The Council for Responsible Nutrition was formed in 1973 by major
companies in the nutritional supplement industry. CRN members adhere to a
strong code of ethics and manufacture dietary supplements to high quality
standards under good manufacturing practices. CRN provides members companies
with expertise and action in the areas of science, regulation, legislation,
communications and international affairs. The Council advocates for public
policy based on sound science and the ability of consumers to have access to a
wide variety of high quality, safe and beneficial dietary supplement products.
"Coupled with the concerns generated by the side effects of major drugs,
the increasingly proven benefits of supplement products are driving rapid
increases in consumer interest and sales," said Vice President of
Manufacturing and Chief Technical Officer of Reliv, David Barnes. "In light of
that growth, the rapid pace of scientific developments, as well as regulatory
developments in the industry, we felt this was an opportune time for Reliv to
participate in CRN," he said.
"Reliv is a leader in the science of nutrition, and is now participating
in clinical trials on several of its products," said Vice President of
Research and Development for, Dr. Carl Hastings. "We believe our association
with the Council for Responsible Nutrition will permit us to support our
industry and will enhance Reliv's image as an industry leader."
NOTE: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in
the forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and
uncertainties, including reliance on the Company's network of independent
distributors, government regulation of products, manufacturing and marketing,
and the risk associated with international expansion. These statements and the
other contents of this release should be considered in conjunction with the
warnings and cautionary statements contained in Reliv's most recent filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
SOURCE Reliv International, Inc.
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CONTACT:
David G. Kreher, Chief Financial Officer or
Fred Nielson, Investor Relations, of Reliv International, Inc.,
+1-636-537-9715, or Al Palombo of Cameron Associates,
+1-212-554-5488
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