FDA Denies Macular Degeneration Claims For Lutein, Branded Or Not
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA extended its denial of Cognis' qualified health claim petition for Xangold branded lutein esters to other forms of the nutrient, including zeaxanthin, the agency announced in a recent communication to the ingredient supply firm
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