House Bill Prohibits Sale Of High-Risk Supplements To Minors
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Consumers under age 18 would not be allowed to purchase dietary supplements that FDA deems as posing a significant risk to minors, according to a new bill authored by Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.)
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