HBW Regulatory Roundup: Spiked 'Vitamin C' Found, SC Johnson Facility GMP Problems, AHPA Labeling Guidance
Executive Summary
Fitoterapia USA recalls 190,000 bottles of Metro Macho Artificial Passion Fruit Flavored Vitamin C Liquid Supplement tainted with tadalafil; FDA sends GMP warning letter to SC Johnson facility making antimicrobial hand soaps ; and AHPA revises its herbal supplement labeling guidance.
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