Structure/Function Claim Pre-Market Substantiation Urged By Former FDAer
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A mandatory pre-market substantiation program for structure/function claims covering both foods and dietary supplements should be created by FDA, former deputy commissioner for policy Michael Taylor contends
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