by Joel Rothman | Nov 13, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Ever since receiving FDA notices about their advertising generated from Google and similar searches, drugmakers have toned down their language and sought clarity on what is allowed. The discussion has ramifications for makers of nutritional supplements, because they...
by Joel Rothman | Nov 12, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Should there be a language standard in Google ads for supplements? Drug marketers may adopt rules given the close scrutiny that the FDA is giving search-generated ads for pharmaceuticals. The Interactive Advertising Bureau is asking the feds to endorse the use of...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 31, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
The FDA has been busy this past month, sending out warning letters left and right on a variety of topics. Here they are in brief: This warning letter attacks a purportedly novel type of hand sanitizer called SkinWear that claims to work for up to 8 hours without...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 25, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D. gave the keynote speech to the Council for Responsible Nutrition Conference. Dr. Sharfstein expressed a willingness to work with supplement industry members and received a warm welcome from industry members...
by Joel Rothman | Sep 27, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Let us start by apologizing to the Bard and my 8th grade English teacher for the headline. It’s a good way to ask the question of how closely nutritional supplement companies can connect with the fast-moving world of social media. Should you Tweet about a new...