Federal law expressly authorizes manufacturers of dietary supplements to make “structure/function” claims—that is, claims about the effect of particular nutrients on the structure or function of the human body. (Think:...more
Our national response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been made more difficult by a shortage of personal protective equipment and lifesaving drugs and medical devices. Some evidence suggests that manufacturers’ fear of lawsuits...more
Grains of paradise (aframomum melegueta), pictured above, are a peppery, citrusy spice indigenous to West Africa, related to ginger and cardamom. ...more
On December 13, 2018, the FDA withdrew a proposed rule that would have authorized manufacturers of generic drugs to use the Changes Being Effected (CBE) procedure to add new safety information to their labeling—something that...more