A client interested in herbal therapies expresses concern that they could be dangerous. The nurse explains that herbal products are regulated by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994
What is a major strength of this legislation?
1. The manufacturer is required to prove the product is safe for the general public.
2. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the power to remove any product from the market that poses a threat to the public.
3. Herbal products must be tested prior to manufacturing.
4. Manufacturers must prove the efficacy of each product.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The manufacturer is not required to prove the safety of the product.
Rationale 2: The DSHEA gives the FDA the authority to remove any product from the market that poses a significant or unreasonable risk to the public.
Rationale 3: Dietary supplements do not have to be tested prior to marketing.
Rationale 4: The manufacturer does not have to prove the efficacy of the product.
Global Rationale: The DSHEA gives the FDA the authority to remove any product from the market that poses a significant or unreasonable risk to the public. The manufacturer is not required to prove the safety of the product. Dietary supplements do not have to be tested prior to marketing. The manufacturer does not have to prove the efficacy of the product.
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