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COMMISSION ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELS


November 24, 1997

The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

On behalf of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels, I am pleased to transmit the final report of the Commission. The seven-member Commission, which you appointed, examined a number of issues associated with labeling of dietary supplements, as set forth in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. This report completes the duties of the Commission as assigned in its charter of February 1996.

As requested, the Commission conducted a study on and is providing recommendations for the regulation of label claims and statements for dietary supplements, including the use of literature in connection with the sale of dietary supplements and procedures for the evaluation of such claims. To accomplish its task, the Commission obtained advice from individuals, consumer organizations, the dietary supplement industry, and scientific organizations through written submissions and a series of public meetings throughout the United States. A preliminary report was released for public comment in June 1997. This final report reflects the consideration of materials, documents, and opinions submitted to the Commission during its deliberations.

The report contains the Commission's recommendations for regulations and provides guidance to government agencies and the dietary supplement industry relative to safety, label statements, health claims, substantiation of claims, and botanical supplements. The report emphasizes the need for public access to the evidence on which label statements are based so that consumers can make informed decisions about the use of dietary supplements.

Although the Commission operated independently from any policy guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, we are grateful for the logistic and staff support provided by the Department through the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of dedicated and able staff. We believe our report makes valuable recommendations and provides guidance that will be of benefit to consumers and the supplement industry.

Sincerely,

Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D.
Chairman

 

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COMMISSION ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELS


November 24, 1997

The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr.
President of the Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Mr. President:

On behalf of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels, I am pleased to transmit the final report of the Commission. The seven-member Commission appointed by President Clinton examined a number of issues associated with labeling of dietary supplements, as set forth in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. This report completes the duties of the Commission as assigned in its charter of February 1996.

As requested, the Commission conducted a study on and is providing recommendations for the regulation of label claims and statements for dietary supplements, including the use of literature in connection with the sale of dietary supplements and procedures for the evaluation of such claims. To accomplish its task, the Commission obtained advice from individuals, consumer organizations, the dietary supplement industry, and scientific organizations through written submissions and a series of public meetings throughout the United States. A preliminary report was released for public comment in June 1997. This final report reflects the consideration of materials, documents, and opinions submitted to the Commission during its deliberations.

The report contains the Commission's recommendations for regulations and provides guidance to government agencies and the dietary supplement industry relative to safety, label statements, health claims, substantiation of claims, and botanical supplements. The report emphasizes the need for public access to the evidence on which label statements are based so that consumers can make informed decisions about the use of dietary supplements.

Although the Commission operated independently from any policy guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, we are grateful for the logistic and staff support provided by the Department through the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of dedicated and able staff. We believe our report makes valuable recommendations and provides guidance that will be of benefit to consumers and the supplement industry.

Sincerely,

Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D.
Chairman

 

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COMMISSION ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELS


November 24, 1997

The Honorable Newt Gingrich
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Mr. Speaker:

On behalf of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels, I am pleased to transmit the final report of the Commission. The seven-member Commission appointed by President Clinton examined a number of issues associated with labeling of dietary supplements, as set forth in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. This report completes the duties of the Commission as assigned in its charter of February 1996.

As requested, the Commission conducted a study on and is providing recommendations for the regulation of label claims and statements for dietary supplements, including the use of literature in connection with the sale of dietary supplements and procedures for the evaluation of such claims. To accomplish its task, the Commission obtained advice from individuals, consumer organizations, the dietary supplement industry, and scientific organizations through written submissions and a series of public meetings throughout the United States. A preliminary report was released for public comment in June 1997. This final report reflects the consideration of materials, documents, and opinions submitted to the Commission during its deliberations.

The report contains the Commission's recommendations for regulations and provides guidance to government agencies and the dietary supplement industry relative to safety, label statements, health claims, substantiation of claims, and botanical supplements. The report emphasizes the need for public access to the evidence on which label statements are based so that consumers can make informed decisions about the use of dietary supplements.

Although the Commission operated independently from any policy guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, we are grateful for the logistic and staff support provided by the Department through the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of dedicated and able staff. We believe our report makes valuable recommendations and provides guidance that will be of benefit to consumers and the supplement industry.

Sincerely,

Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D.
Chairman

 

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COMMISSION ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LABELS


November 24, 1997

The Honorable Donna Shalala
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201

Dear Madam Secretary:

On behalf of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels, I am pleased to transmit the final report of the Commission. The seven-member Commission appointed by President Clinton examined a number of issues associated with labeling of dietary supplements, as set forth in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. This report completes the duties of the Commission as assigned in its charter of February 1996.

As requested, the Commission conducted a study on and is providing recommendations for the regulation of label claims and statements for dietary supplements, including the use of literature in connection with the sale of dietary supplements and procedures for the evaluation of such claims. To accomplish its task, the Commission obtained advice from individuals, consumer organizations, the dietary supplement industry, and scientific organizations through written submissions and a series of public meetings throughout the United States. A preliminary report was released for public comment in June 1997. This final report reflects the consideration of materials, documents, and opinions submitted to the Commission during its deliberations.

The report contains the Commission's recommendations for regulations and provides guidance to government agencies and the dietary supplement industry relative to safety, label statements, health claims, substantiation of claims, and botanical supplements. The report emphasizes the need for public access to the evidence on which label statements are based so that consumers can make informed decisions about the use of dietary supplements.

Although the Commission operated independently from any policy guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services, we are grateful for the logistic and staff support provided by the Department through the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of dedicated and able staff. We believe our report makes valuable recommendations and provides guidance that will be of benefit to consumers and the supplement industry.

Sincerely,

Malden C. Nesheim, Ph.D.
Chairman

 

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