Cascara sagrada laxatives
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
AHPA "intends to submit a review document within the next several weeks that will evaluate the relevance" of published data pertaining to "the potential mutagenicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity of cascara sagrada ingredients," trade association tells FDA. In Oct. 28 submission, AHPA includes "eight summaries of literature searches conducted over the past several months" on cascara sagrada bark that were "not previously considered" by FDA's OTC Drug Products staff or agency's advisory review panel on OTC laxatives. Group is seeking a stay of Nov. 5 effective date of final rule classifying cascara sagrada, aloe as Category II laxative ingredients (1"The Tan Sheet" June 17, 2002, p. 7)...