Grace is trying to decide which brand of supplement to purchase from her local drug store. One of the supplement labels contained the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) seal and the other one did not have the seal. Which of the following statement is a good reason for Grace to choose the supplement with the USP seal?

A. The USP seal indicates that the supplement is effective in treating any condition.
B. The USP seal indicates that the supplement is safe.
C. The USP seal indicates the supplement has been tested prior to marketing.
D. The USP seal indicates that the manufacturer followed standards that the USP has established for features such as purity, quality, and labeling.


Answer: D

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