The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down further on the world of nutritional supplements, dietary aids, teas and crams that make false promises to cure cancer. The FDA prohibits companies from selling the “over the counter” and “over the web” aids that make false claims, especially since the government can not verify the efficacy their efficacy.
This week, the agency sent out warning letters to 25 companies on their hit list of companies that sell products over the web claiming they cure diseases such as cancer. The letters went to companies and individuals and sent a stern warning that the FDA will not tolerate the sale of these products under false pretenses. The FDA worries that by using these products, consumers will not seek reliable medical treatment. The FDA is also concerned that because the products aren’t tested, they could have hazardous results to consumer’s health. (Herbalife should pay attention……)
“The FDA is very concerned that consumers will purchase these products on the Internet and use them instead of products that have been proven safe and effective,” said Michael Levy, director of labeling the agency’s new drug division
While none of the letters were sent to Multi-Level Marketing Companies, or Direct Sales companies, there have been a few MLM companies over the last few years that have received some harsh criticism for making “miracle cure” claims about their products and supplements. In just the last week, as the FDA sent these letters, we saw Mannatech-www.mannatech.com- settle lawsuits in part over false claims made by their distributors about the effectiveness of their products. Herbalife is also in the midst of a terrible suit over claims that their products are harming consumers with too much lead.
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