Under pressure of our court victory, the FDA is for the first time allowing reasonable “qualified health claims” for some supplements.
Tag: Free Speech
Federal Agency SUED for Trampling Scientific Freedom of Speech!
Breaking News: The Federal Trade Commission is being sued for prohibiting a juice maker from making health claims—even though the claims are true and supported by competent, reliable scientific evidence.
Scientific American Falls for Drug Company Propaganda
The editors of Scientific American say that the FDA should hold foods “to the same scientific standards as those for drugs.”
Wikipedia’s Anti-Natural Health Slant
Wikipedia is the largest and most popular reference site on the Internet. Yet the articles that are pro-health freedom or integrative medicine perspectives are consistently gutted, removed, or vandalized.
Raw and Organic Almonds Lawsuit Scores Its First Major Victory
A group of almond growers has been fighting for three years to keep their almonds from being adulterated against their will. Now their plea will finally be heard in federal court.
Court Finds For ANH-USA In Stunning Victory Over FDA (Thank You Jonathan Emord!)
This was a key federal case argued for ANH-USA and other plaintiffs by Jonathan Emord and the Emord law firm. It was a remarkable seventh victory for Emord over the FDA in the area of allowable health claims for food or supplements. Unless reversed on appeal, the decision restricts the Agency’s ability to place gag orders on the emerging science behind healthy foods and dietary supplements.
Tell The FDA That Cherries—And Now Walnuts—Are NOT Illegal Drugs!
The FDA previously attacked cherry producers. It now says that if you tell consumers about the health benefits of walnuts, you turn walnuts into a drug. Please join us in protesting this attack on both common sense and free speech.
Another Reason We Need The Free Speech About Science Bill: U.S. Media Ignore “The Power of Your Plate.”
Nutrition is vital in the prevention and treatment of disease as explained by Dr. Neal Barnard in his book “The Power of Your Plate”. Yet the American press continues largely to ignore the role nutrition plays in preventing chronic illness.
Finally– Legislation to Protect Your Right to Know About the Science Behind Supplements!
This landmark legislation enables the natural health products community to share peer-reviewed scientific findings about natural health products with the public. Take Action Today. Help Us Gain Cosponsors for the Free Speech About Science Act, H.R. 4913!
Major League Sports Pushes to End Supplement Freedom
Last week we asked you to contact your senators and tell them not to co-sponsor but instead oppose Senator McCain’s recently introduced Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA). Thank you to the large numbers who have already taken action. It is now time to let Big Sports know how we feel as well. Big businesses do not like to upset their customers, and it is time to let them know we are very unhappy with their actions. Please take action now!