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OTC Homeopathy Group Revises Label Disclaimers In Light Of FTC Scrutiny

 
• By Eileen Francis

American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists says its new recommended disclaimer for product labels – saying claims are not based on accepted medical evidence – is supported by research showing the language is clear to consumers. 

The US homeopathic drug manufacturers association is encouraging members to add a revised optional disclaimer to product labels, packaging and marketing materials that it says increases transparency by stating explicitly that claims are not supported by accepted medical evidence.

The language has already been adopted by the largest firms in the space, Similasan Corp., Standard Homeopathic Co., which markets...

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• By Eileen Francis

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