Consumer Groups Uneasy, FDA Cautious Over Nanotech In Supplements
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Nanotechnology applications in dietary supplements and food additives demand FDA's immediate attention and guidance, consumer advocates say. Agency officials and industry groups, however, tend to support a more measured approach and show fewer signs of concern about nano products
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