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nesielheum
08-29-2007, 09:38 AM
I am not sure of the accuracy or credibility of this story, but it appears as though in the very near future, suppliers of herbal supplements that have been proven effetive for treating certain conditions will be allowed to say so on product labels. This should prove effective in weeding out the snake oil charlatans from the credible products and suppliers.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/08/29/national/national_30047009.php
FDA to issue rules on herbal supplement
The Food and Drug Administration will issue a regulation allowing herbal supplement manufacturers to claim health benefits on their product labels, said Vinit Usakidviree, director of the FDA's Drug Control Division...

AnnieB
08-29-2007, 10:36 AM
I believe this refers to the Food and Drug Administration of THAILAND!

http://www.fda.moph.go.th/eng/drug/index.stm

nesielheum
08-29-2007, 03:18 PM
I believe this refers to the Food and Drug Administration of THAILAND!
http://www.fda.moph.go.th/eng/drug/index.stm :) Annie, I think you are correct. To be honest, I also think that these claims are already allowed in the US for products with a proven efficacy in treating specific conditions.