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FDA Warns Whoop BPI App Is Unauthorized Device; Firm Says Wearable Is A Wellness Tool

Recent FDA warning letter claims Boston firm specializing in wearable technology marketed a blood pressure device without agency approval, but the company rejects the assertion and says the agency is out of step with federal regulations.

US FDA Extracts More Evidence To Ban Kratom

Recent warning letters to seven companies marketing products with kratom extract known as 7-OH are FDA’s first in three years referencing unlawful products containing kratom and the first of all its kratom-related warnings to reference extracts from the botanical.

Remote Regulatory Assessments Become Swiss Army Knife For US FDA’s Oversight Of Facilities

“RRAs are valuable oversight tools and under certain circumstances, can assist FDA in its mission to protect public health, oversee regulated industry, and help ensure regulated products comply with FDA requirements,” according to final guidance.

Remote Regulatory Assessments Become Swiss Army Knife For US FDA’s Oversight Of Facilities

“RRAs are valuable oversight tools and under certain circumstances, can assist FDA in its mission to protect public health, oversee regulated industry, and help ensure regulated products comply with FDA requirements,” according to final guidance.

OLLY’s Lovin’ Libido Claims Score Support With Studies Of Women Reporting ‘Generally Low’ Desire

NAD reports the populations of six of seven RCTs Olly referenced as evidence were key in substantiating claims for Lovin’ Libido ashwagandha supplement challenged by Bayer. Supplement industry, though, is challenging the FTC’s RCT standard for claims support.

Portfolios In Large US Food Industry Merger Cleared By FTC Include Nutritional Supplements

FTC decision, says Bureau of Competition director Daniel Guarnera, influenced by both companies marketing different lines in different countries, limiting the number of similar products in the same categories the combined firm would offer.

Paying User Fees Not A Priority For Many OTC Monograph Drug Firms, First Arrears List Shows

The 1,383 entries on OMUFA arrears list for facility registrations from FY2021 through FY2025 on FDA’s list exceeds its estimate of 1,134 entities subject to the fee for FY2025.

P&G’s Crest Gum Detoxify Ad Claims Rinsed Clean In NAD Review On GuruNanda Challenge

P&G provided sufficient support for all challenged claims, including the “Gum Detoxify” brand used on the product label and in advertising on the website and in magazine detail pages.

Xlear Lawsuit Argues To Shelve FTC Policy For Health Claim Substantiation Under Loper Bright

Complaint filed Utah federal court says “Supreme Court explicitly rejected Chevron deference to agency interpretations” in the Loper decision, compelling rejection of “an agency’s statutory interpretation unless the court, ‘after applying all relevant interpretive tools, concludes’ the interpretatio

FDA Takes World Tour In Recent OTC Warnings

FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Office of Manufacturing Quality, Office of Compliance and Office of Unapproved Drugs & Labeling Compliance recently advise Indian, Canadian and US firms about GMP problems.

Wellness Firms Targeting GLP-1 Patients’ Dietary Needs Keep Option To Provide Access To Oral Rx

Health and wellness brands and retail chains providing access to prescriptions for compounded GLP-1 drugs, most also offering supplements curated to help meet dietary needs of GLP-1 patients, are offering formulations in oral form as well as injection.

TheraBreath ‘Guarantee Better’ Claim Serious, Not Puffery With Founder Prominent In Advertising

Challenged advertising, which appeared in a TV commercial, in-store displays and advertising on social media, included express claims “It’s a better mouthwash. I guarantee it.” and “I guarantee it. – ‘Dr. Harold Katz.’”