Health, Beauty And Wellness News: FDA Warnings, AHPA Comment To USDA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
American Chinese Medicine Association no longer markets OTC cancer treatments online; Health Management Group warned on quality control; American Herbal Products Association recommends revisions to USDA's proposed bioengineered food disclosure standard; Kill Cliff adds Ignite “clean energy"; and Nutrisystem has Essentials daily vitamin packs for its namesake weight-loss program and Vita Packs for South Beach Diet brand.
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