Which statement is accurate regarding the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994?
1. It ensures that herbal products provide proof of their intended effects.
2. It mandates that herbal product labels state that the products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
3. It mandates that herbal product labels contain accurate information.
4. It requires that herbal products undergo the same rigorous testing as drugs do under the FDA.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The DSHEA does not require herbal products to conform to the same standards the FDA requires of drugs. It does require that herbal product labels state that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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