CRN appointment
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Andrew Shao, PhD, has been appointed VP-scientific & regulatory affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the association announces April 1. Shao previously served as a senior scientist for GNC, where he reviewed new products and ingredients to determine their scientific viability and applications. John Hathcock, PhD, will continue to serve as VP-scientific & international affairs. The appointment closely follows that of incoming CRN President Steve Mister, who will assume his role later this month (1"The Tan Sheet" March 14, 2005, p. 8)...
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