What is DSHEA?
In 1994, Congress took an important step forward with passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) – federal legislation that requires manufacturers of all dietary supplements to ensure the products they put on the market are safe. The law holds manufacturers directly accountable for product safety and demands truth in labeling and advertising. This legislative safeguard came under attack by some members of Congress and key regulators in the last session of Congress. And although restrictive legislation concerning dietary supplements was not passed, new bills that are just as bad are expected this year.
