Pharmavite Modifying Claims Challenged In Industry Self-Regulation Rapid Review
Executive Summary
In response to Church & Dwight’s Single Well-defined Issue Fast Track challenge at NAD, Pharmavite modifies “clinically proven absorption” claims for Nature Made Multi Complete, Prenatal Multi + DHA Softgels, and Prenatal Gummies by disclosing nutrients clinically tested.
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