FDA’s New Sneak Attack on Supplements
Just before the July 4 holiday weekend, hoping to limit media attention, the FDA dropped a bomb on dietary supplements. Don’t let them get away with it! A new Action Alert.
05 Jul
2011
05 Jul
2011
“Dietary Supplement Labeling Act” a Huge Smokescreen
This new bill pretends to be consumer-oriented but will give the FDA new powers it could easily misuse, restricting your access to supplements and raising the cost of buying them. An important new Action Alert for Congress!
01 Jul
2011
Sneak Attack on Supplements: FDA and Senator Durbin Use Slow News Day to Launch
Today, both the FDA and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) dropped policy “bombs” on those of us who use dietary supplements. By timing the introduction of their anti-supplement legislation and regulatory guidance to be released before a holiday weekend, the FDA and Sen. Durbin are both hoping to evade negative publicity.
28 Jun
2011
Dietary Supplement Labeling Act—Breaking News!
Senator Durbin’s bill, which will be introduced in Congress this week, is likely to be another example of burdensome and unnecessary legislation.
28 Jun
2011
Action Alert: FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Nanotechnology
When is organic not organic? When nanoparticles are involved.
21 Jun
2011
House Cuts FDA Budget by $285 Million!
And with that budget hit, the so-called “food safety” law can’t be implemented—and no money to approve Frankenfish! This is huge!
21 Jun
2011
FDA Finally Rules on Sunscreen Safety
After thirty-three years of deliberation, the FDA tells consumers it’s OK to put toxic substances on their skin, and advises them to avoid natural sunlight!
31 May
2011
Melatonin Cakes and the Backlash on Dietary Supplements
Melatonin-filled brownies called Lazy Cakes have come to the attention of Congress. Will the FDA use them as another excuse to over-regulate dietary supplements?
24 May
2011
Superbugs: Will Millions Die Needlessly Before We Act?
Drug-resistant bacteria—“superbugs”—are becoming a global crisis. But the government not only thwarts the development of new antibiotic drugs. It also willfully ignores powerful natural therapies and cures.
17 May
2011
FDA Accuses Supplement Manufacturers of…Selling Drugs?
Misleading claims vs. legitimate science—getting to the truth can be a minefield! Which is why the Free Speech about Science Act is so important.