A New York state law age-restricting sales of OTC drugs and dietary supplements marketed for weight loss and bodybuilding crosses so many federal regulations it would also affect Rx drug sales, the National Products Association alleges in a complaint.
NPA Complaint For Preemption Argues New York Swings Wildly With Age-Restricted Sales Law
New York law crosses so many federal regulations it would also affect Rx drug sales while allowing consumers to file complaints alleging businesses violate the law, NPA argues in complaint filed in federal court in New York City.
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