FDA Regulation of Dietary Supplements
Witnesses testified regarding the labeling and consumption of dietary supplements by Americans. They discussed current labeling and nutritio… read more
Witnesses testified regarding the labeling and consumption of dietary supplements by Americans. They discussed current labeling and nutrition information required for dietary supplements. They voiced concern over proposed changes by the FDA to the current system of labeling which allows companies to state how a substance will benefit bodily functions. They stressed that changes in these claims would result in withholding information from the consumer. close
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- Scott Bass Attorney
- Edward Croom Professor University of Mississippi
- Margaret Gilhooley Professor Seton Hall University->School of Law
- Daniel Kracov Attorney
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Joseph A. Levitt Director U.S. Food and Drug Administration->Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- Robert McCaleb Official Herb Research Foundation
- James Turner Official Citizens for Health
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Raquel Welch Actress
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