I would like to ask this list for opinions about this organization and its
strategy of supporting DSHEA as a way to oppose Codex restrictions. I
wonder specifically whether the term 'dietary supplements' is meant to
include herbal medicines and homeopathics.
Wondering if there's a better organization to work with.
Thanks,
Deborah
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From: "Patrick McGrath, Citizens for Health" <i...@healthactioncenter.org>
Subject: Codex Action Alert - Support World Health
You might have heard rumors about the international rulemaking process
known as Codex Alimentarius, or "Food Code". This July, commissioners from
all over the world will meet in Rome to decide upon a global standard for
the vitamin and mineral trade.
Support world health and make sure that we maintain our open access to
dietary supplements.
Cottablishing the world's regulatory model for vitamins, minerals, and
eventually all dietary supplements.
TAKE ACTION! (http://www.healthactioncenter.com/ctt.asp?u=3826125&l=95560)
Promote health choice worldwide. Tell the U.S. Codex delegation and
Congress to make our law, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
(DSHEA) the international standard for dietary supplement trade.
As it stands today, the standards that the Codex Alimentarius commission
is proposing will treat nutrients like toxic chemicals and, unlike U.S.
law, will establish upper potency limits. Send a letter today to postpone
acceptance of the Codex guidelines until the following issues are
revisited: the role of dietary supplements in optimal health, worldwide
hunger and nutrition, and the appropriate science model for nutrients.
Take action today to support DSHEA as the international standard for the
dietary supplement trade.
The U.S. Congress passed DSHEA by unanimous consent with the support of
millions of Americans in order to protect our health choice. DSHEA is a
safe and sound model that works. The U.S. Codex delegation has a consumer
and Congressional mandate to acknowledge and defend the basic principles
of DSHEA and should labor to ensure that no trade-related barriers are
erected between us and safe, innovative, and effective dietary supplements.
It is crucial that you send your letter today. The commissions will be
meeting on July 4th-make sure your voice is heard before then!
While any change in U.S. law requires an act of Congress, it is important
that we act now to establish a model for international dietary supplement
regulation that protects consumers' health rights. Act now!
Send your letter today, and be sure to tell your friends about this
important issue!
(http://www.healthactioncenter.com/ctt.asp?u=3826125&l=95560)
Thank you again,
Patrick McGrath
Associate Director
Citizens for Health
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