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| The United States: FDA Warns 10 Companies for Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements Claiming to Treat Depression and Other Mental Health Disorders |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has issued warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent depression and other mental health disorders, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The warning letters were issued to:
• Enlifta LLC;
• Lifted Naturals;
• Mountain Peak Nutritionals;
• SANA Group LLC.;
• Wholesome Wellness;
• Dr. Garber’s Natural Solutions;
• ProHealth Inc.;
• Blossom Nature LLC;
• FDC Nutrition Inc.; and
• Silver Star Brands, Inc.
Dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent depression and other mental health disorders are unapproved new drugs that could potentially harm consumers who use these products instead of seeking proven treatments from qualified health care providers. This is especially concerning during the ongoing pandemic, when consumers are even more susceptible to depression and mental health issues.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-10-companies-illegally-selling-dietary-supplements-claiming-treat-depression-and-other
In Hong Kong, the products mentioned in the warning letters are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/Saturday, February 20, 2021
Issued at HKT 12:00
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