FDA & FTC Target Natural Product Companies - PLUS Vitamin D News

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FDA & FTC TARGET NATURAL PRODUCT COMPANIES

 

Companies barred from sharing customers' positive experience of their products

    This past month, the FDA and FTC brought charges against 5 natural product

companies, alleging that these companies have made improper claims about their

natural dietary supplements.  As most of you know, dietary supplement makers

cannot legally claim that their products " cure " anything.  The FDA and FTC give

only drug companies permission to do that. 

 

    The twist in two of the cases is that the FDA and FTC are cracking down not

just on claims, but also on the use of testimonials.  These two " testimonial "

cases involve Rhode Island company Daniel Chapter One and New Mexico-based

Native Essence Herb Company.  The FDA and FTC are seeking hefty fines and other

sanctions in part because these companies posted letters from satisfied

customers on their websites.  None of the customers claim outright to have been

cured by the products, although the customers did share their personal

experience of medical conditions that objectively disappeared after use of the

products.  Are such testimonials medical claims?  How far can a ban against

testimonials go?  Can the government ban consumers from sharing their personal

health care experiences with one another in any forum?

 

    Citizens For Health Chairman of the Board Jim Turner, who represents Daniel

Chapter One, is concerned.  The FTC and FDA attack against his client " fails to

distinguish between cynical con men who intentionally cheat vulnerable people,

and persons of conviction who work diligently to comply with the law in their

effort to help people. "   You can read the full text of Turner's important

analysis of this case here:

http://www.dc1pages.com/dc1freedom/index.php?option=com_content & view=article & id=\

46 & Itemid=71

 

    We'll keep you apprised about developments in the coming months.

LET'S HEAR IT FOR VITAMIN D!

 

Here are some good sources of information about Vitamin D

    Some are calling it the ultimate anti-aging vitamin for those over 50. At

the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics just doubled its

recommendation from 200 IU to at least 400 IU of Vitamin D a day for infants and

children.  The information coming out about Vitamin D these days is plentiful. 

The Vitamin D Council offers an easy to use website where you can learn all

you'll ever want to know about Vitamin D.  Go to www.vitamindcouncil.org to see

more.

 

    Also, online magazine Real Age provides a handy tool for finding the best

natural food sources for Vitamin D, along it the sources for many other

essential vitamins and minerals.  Check it out

www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/VitaminsNutrients.aspx

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