A federal judge recently held that the disclaimer required by the FDA for a qualified health claim about green tea and the risk of cancer is so strongly worded that it “effectively negates” the manufacturer’s claim.…

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Grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit can interfere with the action of some prescription drugs, FDA warns consumers.…

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Dietary supplement regulation requires companies to seek careful legal guidance before bringing products to market.…

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As with HCG and other weight loss products in the U.S., weight loss products become the focus of regulation in the Gulf region.…

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Does your dietary supplement make illegal disease claims or authorized structure/function claims? How do you know?…

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Manufacturers of new dietary supplements, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals can find legal advice about labeling and FDA-compliant claims by following these guidelines.…

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Medical use of bioidentical hormones raises legal concerns that can be addressed by solid attorney advice and a carefully crafted informed consent.…

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The question of selling dietary supplements in the clinical care setting arises with many clients in the holistic health care field who care about legal and regulatory issues.…

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