Herbs – regulation, medicines or foods?

Posted on September 1st, 2010 by Colm

 The regulation of herbs is covered by the THMPd, (Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive), which requires that all herbal medicines must be registered by April 2011. The IMB (Irish Medicines Board) has published a consultation document on herbs. Accompanying the consultation are two lists of herbs, those which may be eligible for inclusion as food [...]

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Swine flu – Regulator says don’t make claims

Posted on July 5th, 2010 by Colm

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) the US agency responsible for foods and drugs issued a warning letter to an American supplier of supplements and homoeopathic products. The company had made claims that specific products could either alleviate or prevent viral infections such as the swine flu or H1N1 virus. In its letter FDA stated that [...]

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