Rule publication defined dietary supplements labeling
On Mar. 23, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a rule publication that defined dietary supplements…
The FDA mandated OTC drugs labels contain information in a standardized, consumer-friendly format
On Mar. 17, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a regulation mandating that labels of all…
Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study found no benefit from use of beta-carotene supplements
On Apr. 14, 1994, the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene (ATBC) Cancer Prevention Study found no benefit from the use of…
The CDC began recommendations for folic acid supplements for prevention of fetal neural tube deficits in pregnancy
On Sept. 11, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommendations for folic acid…
Vitamin-Mineral Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed
On Apr. 22, 1976, the U.S. Congress passed the Vitamin-Mineral Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic…