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SupplementsAntioxidant MisinformationMinneapolis, MN, May 7, 2008 - As natural health consumers, we all know that our vitamins, supplements and nutrients are frequently and consistently targeted by the malicious or misinformed who question their safety or legitimacy. Citizens for Health Senior Policy Advisor, James Gormley, shares his perspective on some of the more recent propaganda. TAKE ACTION: Citizens for Health Joins AHPA in Opposing Irradiation of SupplementsFor Immediate Release Contact: Jim Turner, 202.462.8800 Washington, D.C., December 17, 2007 - Citizens for Health has joined with the American Herbal Products Association in opposing a petition filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow the use of ionizing radiation for the control of microbial contamination on dietary supplements and dietary ingredients. FDA Accepting Comments on Adverse Event ReportingWashington, D.C., October 15, 2007 - Today the FDA released and is accepting comments on its guidance on requirements for the reporting of serious adverse events under the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act. FDA's "Alternative" RealityCitizens for Health Senior Policy Advisor, James Gormley, reports on the FDA's "Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration" Take Action Now: Health Freedom Protection Act Reintroduced
Washington, May2, 2007 - Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) has reintroduced the Health Freedom Protection Act, H.R. 2117, which will end FDA and FTC censorship of food-based health claims and ensure that consumers are given truthful and full information about the science supporting the health-enhancing effects of foods and dietary supplements. What Happens in New York, Doesn't Stay in New YorkCitizens for Health Board member, James Gormley, warns us about proposed laws in New York that could affect your access to supplements. The Return of L-TryptophanBy James J. Gormley“The story of L-tryptophan,” said Marc Ullman, partner at New York City-based Ullman, Shapiro and Ullman, “is a story of the disappearance (and re-appearance) of a beneficial, well-liked ingredient from the marketplace due to a combination of regulatory concerns and marketplace overreaction.” Dietary Supplement GMPs Finally ReleasedFrom The Natural Products Industry Insider - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final rule on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for dietary supplements. Citizens for Health Files Its Comments on CAM Guidance - Send Yours Today!Official Comment Period Ends, Pressure on the FDA Heats Up WASHINGTON, June 1st, 2007 - Citizens for Health (CFH) has filed its comments on the FDA's "Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration", a document stating the agency's interpretation of existing policy governing supplements, alternative practioners, and non-traditional modalities. FDA Calls Citizens for Health, Announces Re-opening Comment Period on CAM GuidanceOn May 23rd, the FDA point person on the CAM Guidance called Executive Director, Frank Herd, Jr, to announce that the comment period was re-opened.  |
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Do you need Better Health? Click the Better Health Campaign logo above to join Deepak Chopra and other leading practitioners in a dialogue about changing the face of health care. Empower - With Flowers!
Show Mom you care, and support the issues that matter to you! Mother's Day is rapidly approaching! Now is the time to order flowers or other products from USA Florist and 20% of the value of your purchase will be donated to Citizens for Health! What better way to say "I love you" to Mom than to send her a beautiful gift and support her access to vitamins, supplements, and the health care providers she chooses. Order flowers today, and help protect our freedom tomorrow! Click here to place your order now... CFH on the RadioListen Now! Click on the microphone above to hear Executive Director Frank Herd, Jr on Air America Radio's The Thom Hartmann Show, discussing access to supplements and the potential dangers of the recent FDA CAM Guidance (the audio clip may take a few moments to load - be patient...). |
