VITAMINS

Bills and resolutions

FDA: allow manufacturers to distribute and cite scientific research on health benefits of foods and dietary supplements without affecting regulatory category of the product (see H.R. 1364), H2326 [5AP]

Health: ensure the FTC bears the burden of proof in false advertising cases involving dietary supplements and dietary ingredients (see H.R. 2045), H3755 [26MY]

———provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see S. 311), S629 [8FE] (see H.R. 1311), H2265 [1AP]

———review claims about effects of foods and dietary supplements on health-related conditions and diseases (see H.R. 2044), H3755 [26MY]

Remarks in House

FDA: ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, H8266 [8DE]

Health: review claims about effects of foods and dietary supplements on health-related conditions and diseases (H.R. 2044), E972 [27MY]

Remarks in Senate

Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance (S. 311), S633 [8FE]