Ephedra And Other Dietary Supplements Are Regulated By The Government

In 1994, the United States Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), which amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act). DSHEA gave the FDA substantial new policing authority to stop the distribution of unsafe dietary supplements. Widely repeated assertions that dietary supplements are unregulated are simply incorrect ‚ extensive requirements regulating product quality and product claims are in effect, and industry supports vigorous enforcement of these requirements.

Suggested Reading:

1. How Are Dietary Supplements, And Ephedra Products In Particular, Regulated Under The Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act (FDC Act)?
2. Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
3. Response to Consumer Reports Article about Sports Dietary Supplements Ephedra