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19 Apr: FDA seeks to fully define what a dietary supplement is

What is a dietary supplement? Advances in technology and new ingredient discoveries have prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rethink what constitutes a supplement. During a recent public meeting with industry representatives titled “Exploring the Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients,” the FDA tried to better define what makes up a dietary supplement. The answer and its implications for…

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06 Feb: Durbin’s Supplement Listing Act Misses the Mark for Consumers

At a time when millions of Americans rely on dietary supplements to support their health and wellness, Congress should be focused on policies that protect consumer access, choice and innovation. Unfortunately, Sen. Dick Durbin’s reintroduction of the Dietary Supplement Listing Act misses the mark. Why this bill is wrong for consumers While the bill is promoted as a commonsense measure…