Monday, November 28, 2011

FDA Takes Legal Action Against Maker of Dietary Supplements

On November 23, 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration brought an enforcement action in Western District Court of Pennsylvania against a dietary supplement manufacturer for switching ingredients and products without noting the changes on the product labels. The FDA and the United States Department of Justice are seeking a permanent injunction against ATF Fitness Products Inc., Manufacturing ATF Dedicated Excellence Inc., and the owner of the two companies for violations of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act. The injunction would prevent the companies from making and distributing over 400 products.

Click here to read the FDA press release

Docket number 2:11-cv-01498-AJS

Written by Andy Schwabenbauer, Research Fellow
November 28, 2011

USDA Issues New Rule Regarding Organic Agriculture

On November 8, 2011, the United States Department of Agriculture published a new rule aimed at addressing the use of tetracycline, formic acid and attapulgite in organic agriculture. According to the USDA press release, the proposed rule embodies many of the recommendations made by an independent body known as the National Organic Standards Board, which advises the Secretary of Agriculture on organic regulations. Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until January 9, 2012.

Click here to read the USDA press release

Click here to read the entire proposed rule

Written by Andy Schwabenbauer, Research Fellow
November 28, 2011