Labeling Beverages And Supplements Post-FDA Guidance
Law360, New York ( February 5, 2014, 4:33 PM EST) -- Look in the refrigerator section of any convenience store and you are likely to see dozens of cans and bottles claiming to do more than just quench your thirst. Liquid products claim to provide energy, promote calmness, increase focus and offer countless other functional benefits. While they may be packaged in similar containers and make similar claims, a close inspection of the labels of these products reveals that some are labeled as conventional beverages; others are labeled as dietary supplements. While the significance of that difference may be lost on consumers, it has very important ramifications with respect to how the product is regulated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including what ingredients were allowed to be in the product....
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