The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued Warning Letters in December 2011 to seven companies marketing over-the counter (OTC) HCG products that are labeled as “homeopathic” for weight loss. The letters warn the companies that they are violating federal law by selling unapproved new drugs, and by making
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Manufacturers often make changes or modifications to a device after FDA clearance such as incorporating new technology or upgrading certain aspects of the device. Many changes do not require a 510(k) submission. But when the changes could significantly affect the product’s safety or effectiveness or constitute a major change to the intended use of the device, another 510(k) must be submitted.
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Attorney’s General (AG) from 39 states announced a settlement with The Dannon Company over deceptive advertising practices, based on marketing campaigns heralding the health benefits of its Activia brand yogurts and DanActive brand dairy drinks.
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Just six days before trick-or-treaters head out to collect candy, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of two popular Halloween treats – Mega Pops lollipops and RAISINETS® Fun Size. Mega Pops brand lollipops – Colombina S.A. has issued a voluntarily recall of specific lots of Mega Pops in 14-ounce and 28-ounce cellophane
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At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Brooklyn-based juice company, Juices Incorporated (also known as Juices International and Juices Enterprises), to prevent it from processing and distributing juice products.
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Telledant LLC, a Miami based online distributor of dietary supplements, was issued a joint Warning Letter on September 28, 2010 by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the Warning Letter, the FTC and FDA warn Telledant, LLC that its marketing and claims for a variety of products are in violation of federal laws and regulations.
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On October 1, 2010, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a product marketed as Miracle Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, and MMS, “becomes a potent chemical that’s used as a bleach when mixed according to package directions.”
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