In Brief: OTC colloidal silver products
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
OTC colloidal silver products: Deemed not safe and effective by FDA in a proposed rule published in the Oct. 15 Federal Register. FDA states in the rule that "there is a lack of adequate data to establish general recognition of the safety and effectiveness of colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts for OTC use." Some products containing colloidal silver have been marketed as treatments for skin conditions including acne and warts. FDA is requesting comments on whether colloidal silver products should be granted GRAS/E (generally recognized as safe and effective) status within 90 days...