Dietary supplement labeling issues come to the fore again, which is why manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and cosmetics need good legal advice on their labeling.
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FDA Substantiation of Dietary Supplement Claims
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Dietary supplement claims must be substantiated by scientific evidence, the FDA has guidance for industry about this.…
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Green MSM FDA Warning Letter
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Search the FDA warning letters if you want to start researching whether a given dietary supplement claim or label is acceptable or potentially illegal.…
FDA Guidance Regarding Structure-Function Claims for Dietary Supplements
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The FDA regulation regarding structure-function claims is a good place to start for evaluating whether these claims are permissible or violate the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act.…
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Drugs Dietary Supplements and Structure-Function Claims
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When does a dietary supplement become a drug?…
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Guidance for Dietary Supplement Industry from the FDA
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The FDA also has issued guidance summarizing the 136 page regulation on structure-function claims.…
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Claims that can be made for conventional foods and dietary supplements
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What’s the difference between health claims, nutrient content claims, and structure/function claims?…
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Herbs for calm and restful sleep
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A dietary supplement company announced release of a product to help "calm the mind and maintain restful sleep."…
Anti-kickback laws concern integrative medicine doctors
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Our law practice has recently represented physicians and alternative care practitioners on anti-kickback issues.
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FDA steps up enforcement actions against dietary supplement manufacturers
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The FDA is stepping up enforcement actions against dietary supplement manufacturers, sometimes bypassing warning letters.
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