Are There Any Regulations Affecting Herbal Suplements?

Introduction

There are not very many regulations affecting herbal suplements. Most suplements are not regulated, but there are some disclaimers that supplement companies have to list on their product so the customer is aware. Some supplement companies are regulated in the US by the FDA. If the supplement company is regulated by the FDA it will be listed on the bottle, or packaging sometimes.

The US FDA is wanting to control the dietary suplements guidelines, but many consumers don't feel comfortable with it. Many do not feel that it will be properly controlled therefore many do not want any kind of regulations on the suplements.

History

In the early 1900's and before there were no regulations affecting herbal supplements. It wasn't until 1994 when the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 was introduced that caused the use and sale of the supplements to be harder. The DSHE has caused some companies to change the types of supplements that they can sell and how they market them. According to the DSHE of 1994 it can only be sold as a food item. On the packaging it must state that the item is not used to treat, diagnosis, cure or prevent any disease or condition. It must also state that the supplements are not regulated by the FDA. Currently this is the only type of regulations affect herbal supplements and the use of them.

Features

There are several benefits since there are no official regulations affecting herbal supplements. This is an amazing benefit for those that want to have a business and is knowledgeable in herbs and supplements. A person could open a business selling these supplements and offering natural health services. This not only a great opportunity, but the advantages are very great for their customers. There are more people looking to buy and use herbs and supplements as part of their health regime. As long as the supplements and the person selling them do inform their customers that they are not regulated by the FDA or any other type of regulation.

The only type of regulations affecting herbal supplements is the FDA wanting to control them, but nothing official has passed as of yet. All supplement companies must put the legal disclaimer on the packaging informing their potential customers that it is not being evaluated or monitored by the FDA.

Another type of protocol that many supplement companies choose to follow is called the Good Manufacturing Practices which follow very strict guidelines on how supplements should be capsuled, and manufactured.

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