FDA Issues New Rule for Dietary Supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule for current good manufacturing processes (CGMPs) for dietary supplements. The new rule is aimed at ensuring that supplements are free of undeclared active ingredients and impurities. According to the FDA, if a supplement is now found by inspectors to not contain the exact ingredients claimed by its manufacturer, the agency could officially deem the product adulterated or misbranded, and compel the producer to change its labeling or remove an ingredient. Alternatively, the agency could seize the product and file a lawsuit, or seek criminal charges against its manufacturer. The dietary supplement industry has historically faced little regulation. Some critics maintain that even this new rule doesn't go far enough to protect consumer safety.
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