Free Republic

WASHINGTON—As the natural products industry continues to debate the provisions of Sen. John McCain’s Dietary Supplement Safety Act, the senator issued a floor statement clarifying what he considers to be misinterpretations of the bill. In fact, he noted, “opponents to this bill and their well-paid Washington lobbyists have spread false statements and rumors about the legislation, which is really a disservice to consumers, and instead proudly boast that they remain largely untouchable by the FDA.” However, in an online counterpoint, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) suggested McCain (R-Ariz.) was overlooking key aspects of the current regulatory structure and how...