In US, Market Exclusivity For NDI Notifications ‘Just Not There’ In DSHEA Regulation
Executive Summary
Unfounded expectation some firms have for FDA to protect their investments in preparing successful NDI notifications is part of industry’s overall interest in increased regulation of the market, says Steven Tave, Office of Dietary Supplement Programs director.
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