Here’s proof that the political process can work: Capitol Hill is talking about what ANH-USA supporters have been able to accomplish with the dietary supplement and food safety bills. But there’s much more work to be done.
Tag: Supplement Regulation
Another Win for Famed Attorney Jonathan Emord! FDA Settles With ANH-USA and Fellow Plaintiffs
Under pressure of our court victory, the FDA is for the first time allowing reasonable “qualified health claims” for some supplements.
Putting to Rest Recent Codex Rumors
There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. But in the Internet age, conspiracies sometimes proliferate like weeds—and this one is false.
What is Happening with the Leahy Bill? A New Action Alert
At one point we almost lost—it’s still touch and go—but there is some good news to report.
Why Patrick Leahy’s Food Safety Accountability Act of 2010 Must Be Stopped
Last week we told you about the threat posed by Sen. Leahy’s new bill. This week we want to explain how important it is that all of us take action—immediately.
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.”
Risk to Benefit Ratio: when is a drug too risky to stay on the market?
Pundits have said it takes at least 100 deaths for the FDA to act regarding pulling a prescription drug from the marketplace. The playing field is far from level for risky medications versus the risks of supplements including herbs. It is of little comfort to consumers that the FDA has no written guidelines for deciding… Continue reading Risk to Benefit Ratio: when is a drug too risky to stay on the market?
Biased and One-Sided Consumer Reports Article Attacks Supplements
Consumer Reports Health just published an exposé of twelve “dangerous supplements.” It’s an example of such skewed information and biased reporting from a once respected organization that we have issued a new Action Alert.
JAMA Reports that Vitamin B6 May Reduce Lung Cancer. Will the FDA Turn Natural B6 into a Drug?
In stark contrast to Consumer Reports Health’s profoundly negative view of supplements comes a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reporting that high levels of vitamin B6 may reduce lung cancer risk.
Supplements Still in Peril
Over the past year, we fought four different Congressional bills that would have affected your access to supplements. In our Action Alert, we need your help to educate our lawmakers, most of whom know little or nothing about existing supplement regulation or why supplements are not drugs.