FTC Could Open Arms For Health Claim Science In Regulatory Review

FTC is implementing Trump administration directives on "eliminating wasteful, unnecessary regulations and processes," but attempting to reduce regulated industries' compliance burden is not the same as slowing FTC enforcement against false and misleading advertising, attorneys say.

Dietary supplement, personal care and other consumer product firms should not anticipate a dip in enforcement as the Federal Trade Commission looks at simplifying its processes, but the agency's review could make it more receptive to arguments on supporting claims.

FDA also is reviewing its procedures under President Trump's directive for federal administrative agencies to streamline and reduce the regulatory...