Dietary Supplement Fairness in Labeling and Advertising Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 10, 1999)
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit a truthful and accurate summary of one or more findings of a study or article appearing in a scientific or medical publication or textbook from being subject to regulation as labeling under such Act when used in connection with the sale of a dietary supplement.
States that, insofar as such a publication is exempt from regulation as labeling under such Act, such publication is also exempt from regulation as advertising under the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA). Requires the Federal Trade Commission, before it files a complaint alleging that an advertisement or advertiser is not in compliance with FTCA advertising regulations for a dietary supplement or ingredient or for medical services or health treatments, to ensure that such advertiser has been provided: (1) access to individuals whom the Commission has relied upon as experts; and (2) an opportunity to communicate with the Commission on the merits of the experts' views.
States that it is not inherently deceptive or unfair for advertising about a dietary supplement or ingredient, or medical services or health treatments, to describe, mention, or rely upon scientific data other than conclusive human clinical studies if such advertising is truthful, not misleading, and reveals the nature of the study or other information.
Limits consent agreement application to the particular supplement, ingredient, service, or treatment that is the subject of such agreement.
What just happenedNov 30, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 10, 1999
- Nov 30, 1999CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 11, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2354)
- Nov 10, 1999IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 10, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 10, 1999IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House