Shen Min Hair Regrowth Claims Targeted In FDA Warning Letter
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Biotech Corp.' s Shen Min Activator with Minoxidil and Shen Min Topical solution are new drugs due to their intended use for hair growth and hair loss prevention, FDA says in a July 27 warning letter to the company.
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