FDA Homeopathic Product Regulation
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852. Re: Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0540, Homeopathic Product Regulation Dear Sirs: Homeopathic “remedies” are usually harmless, but their associated misbeliefs are not. When people are healthy, it may not matter what they believe. But when serious illness strikes, false beliefs can lead to disaster. In 1986, Consumer Reports engaged me to do a year-long investigation in which I collected product literature, proponent writings, and books; attended homeopathic meetings; visited homeopathic clinics; and interviewed industry leaders and FDA regulatory officials. Since that time, I have continued to track the homeopathic marketplace closely. Homeopathic products are sold mainly through homeopathic pharmacies, mainstream pharmacies, health food stores, and Internet outlets. Industry insiders estimate …
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