‘Wrong Type Of Expert’ Advised FTC On Phillip’s Colon Health Claims – CRN
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FTC’s request that Bayer support claims for Phillip’s Colon Health probiotic supplement with RCTs would set a precedent that would invalidate most structure/function claims, CRN argues, saying FTC’s interpretation of competent and reliable evidence for structure/function claims disregards a wealth of scientific data.
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