What act of Congress passed in 1994 clarified the roll of the FDA in regulating dietary supplements?

What act of Congress passed in 1994 clarified the roll of the FDA in regulating dietary supplements?



Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA)

1.Redefined dietary supplements to include herbs, amino acids, concentrates and extracts of herbs
2.Altered the definition of safety so the FDA could only declare a product "adulterated" if it presents a significant and unreasonable risk of illness or injury
3.Any new new ingredient introduced after 1994 would need to be accompanied by evidence of safety
4.Statements can be made indicating the beneficial effects of the supplement on some structure or function of the body or on "well being", but cannot claim to be a cure
5.Packaging must include a disclaimer that the product has not been evaluated by the FDA


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