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This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
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ERSP clarifies requirements for quantified claims; food, veterinary medicine under same FDA office; FDA hosts forum on food safety regs; FDA OKs Reddy’s pediatric Allegra equivalent; Valeant finalizes Natur Produkt acquisition; FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz to step down.
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