KAVA-CONTAINING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers of the potential risk of severe liver injury associated with the use of kava-containing dietary ... [... more]
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Consejos para el uso inteligente de suplementos:
La FDA así como profesionales de salud y sus organizaciones reciben muchas preguntas relacionadas con la salud; especialmente sobre suplementos dietéticos. No cabe duda que las personas que complementan su dieta con vitaminas, minerales, ... [... more]
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FACT SHEET:
In response to the finding of an adult cow that tested positive for BSE in the State of Washington, FDA is taking action to minimize human exposure to materials that scientific studies have demonstrated to contain the BSE agent when they come ... [... more]
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Food Tampering
In today's world, we're all being more cautious as we go about our daily routines. And, this caution should also extend to the foods we purchase. The deliberate tampering of food to cause major disease outbreaks is rare, particularly in the ... [... more]
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I. Health Claims
FDA/CFSAN - Claims for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements Claims that can be used on food and dietary supplement labels fall into three categories: health claims, nutrient content claims, and structure/function claims. The responsibility ... [... more]
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Sunless Tanners and Bronzers
A number of cosmetic products are marketed for consumers to achieve a tanned appearance without having to go out in the sun or use artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation. FDA has received questions about some of these products. Information ... [... more]
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Cosmetic Labeling: An Overview
This page contains a brief introduction to cosmetic labeling requirements. The following information is a brief introduction to labeling requirements. For a more thorough explanation of cosmetic labeling regulations, refer to FDA's Cosmetic ... [... more]
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Diethanolamine and Cosmetic Products
NTP completed a study in 1998 that found an association between the topical application of diethanolamine (DEA) and certain DEA-related ingredients and cancer in laboratory animals. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) completed a study in 1998 ... [... more]
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Food Safety For YOU!
Since product dates aren't a guide for safe use of a product, consult this chart and follow these tips. These short but safe time limits will help keep refrigerated food 40° F (4° C) from spoiling or becoming dangerous. Keep meat and poultry in .. [... more]
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Cosmetic Products
Hair Products (Includes Dyes, Straighteners, Removal, and Replacement) Nanotechnology (includes task force report, consumer update) Tattoos (Includes Permanent Makeup, Temporary Tattoos and Henna/Mehndi) Information on Cosmetic Products and ... [... more]
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Manipulación segura
Las frutas y las verduras son parte importante de una dieta saludable. Al disfrutar de los productos frescos y los jugos de frutas y verduras recién exprimidos, es importante manipularlos en forma segura a fin de reducir el riesgo de enfermedades . [... more]
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FDA Poisonous Plant Database
Introduction, Disclaimer, and Search Function for the Poisonous Plant Literature Database The information in this database is intended only for scientific exchange. It has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for ... [... more]
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