See http://www.fda.gov/ for more information.
The FDA regulates: Food Drugs Medical devices, e.g., contact lenses, pacemakers, hearing aids Biologics, e.g., blood products, vaccines Animal feed and drugs Cosmetics Radiation-emitting products, e.g., cell phones, lasers, microwaves As for dietary supplements, they do not have to have preapproval to go to market. But if the product is deemed unsafe, then the FDA can take action: "FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products (prescription and Over-the-Counter). Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the dietary supplement manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market. Generally, manufacturers do not need to register with FDA nor get FDA approval before producing or selling dietary supplements. Manufacturers must make sure that product label information is truthful and not misleading. "FDA's post-marketing responsibilities include monitoring safety, e.g. voluntary dietary supplement adverse event reporting, and product information, such as labeling, claims, package inserts, and accompanying literature. The Federal Trade Commission regulates dietary supplement advertising." -- Sue Frantz Highline Community College Psychology Des Moines, WA 206.878.3710 x3404 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://flightline.highline.ctc.edu/sfrantz/ > -----Original Message----- > From: Jean Edwards [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 9:49 AM > To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences > Subject: Question related to drugs > > > A student asked what classes are drugs are regulated by the > FDA. I know > substances such as health food supplements are not covered, such as > vitamins, herbs, etc., but I wasn't sure about OTCs such as > aspirin, cold > remedies, etc. > > Thanks to all who reply, > > J Edwards > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
