Several claims and consumer testimonials claimed that a multivitamin supplement could improve children’s behavioral issues such as hyperactivity and tantrums.
BAPP publications include research and education to allow industry members to set ingredient specifications, authenticate ingredients, and assess adulterated materials in the supply chain.
While the agency has not specifically confirmed it, dietary supplements were not mentioned in a list of manufacturers required to enhance traceability measures.
The firm specializes in representing food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies in supply chain, intellectual property, and other business disputes.
With an expanding base of clinical research supporting nutritional interventions, off label use of dietary
supplements and medical foods is likely to grow.
By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners, and Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD01.19.21
FDA currently prohibits the use of NAC as a dietary supplement, and is concerned about a proposal for HHS to review certain regulations or let them expire.
Novel dietary ingredients often eschew a required approval process, and execs say this breeds adulteration, low-quality knockoffs, and possible health risks.