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    Several trade associations said they are standing together in opposition to this illegal and unapproved substance, and have immediately taken action to keep tainted products falsely claiming to be dietary supplements out of consumers’ hands. The industry has notified the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and fully supports the agency’s legal authority to immediately remove these products from the market. In addition, the trade associations have contacted several online retailers selling tainted products containing phenibut, urging them to remove these items from their digital shelves at once.
     
    The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) unequivocally warned manufacturers, marketers and retailers, and consumers to immediately halt the production, sale, promotion, or consumption of this unapproved, illegal and dangerous substance. According to the groups:
     
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    • Manufacturers, marketers and retailers should refrain from promoting any product containing phenibut.
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