Great American Products warning letter
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Twenty dietary supplements marketed by Great American Products may be unapproved new drugs because of labeling claims that violate the FD&C Act, FDA says in an April 18 warning letter. Statements cited by the agency that appear in internet advertising and the company catalog claim Prostate Assist is "effective in helping to reduce the risk of prostate cancer," Cholesterol Assist "has the ingredients that have been known to lower cholesterol levels" and Ultimate Glucose Advantage is "designed to effectively help reduce your glucose levels - a crucial function for those people with diabetes." Claims for the firm's Ultimate HGH product were referred to FTC by the Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program in September (1"The Tan Sheet" Sept. 20, 2004, In Brief)...