Supplement Groups Seek Hill Champions For DSHEA Defense in 2014
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A top legislative priority for the supplement industry in 2014 is developing congressional champions who can help it defend DSHEA, navigate potential labeling legislation, push for coverage under health savings accounts and meet other goals.
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