Despite generating billions in annual sales, the dietary supplement industry operates with surprisingly minimal federal oversight. Under current regulations, regulatory action from the FDA typically occurs only after products have already entered store shelves and reached consumers. Our expert explores the regulatory landscape governing wellness products and examines what stricter oversight could mean for consumer safety.
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- Dr. Cara Welch, director, FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs
The very little pre-market oversight they do have comes into play when new ingredients are introduced.
The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act made sure that there would be minimal barriers to putting products on the market. However, the marketplace has shifted quite a bit since 1994.
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