Which of the following is false about the responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration as it relates to supplements?

A. The Food and Drug Administration tests the supplement for safety prior to marketing.
B. The Food and Drug Administration reviews notification from supplement companies if their supplement contains a new dietary ingredient.
C. The Food and Drug Administration removes a supplement from the market if it is found to be unsafe or if the claims on the label are false and misleading.
D. The Food and Drug Administration requires supplement manufacturers to produce products of quality and free of contamination.


Answer: A

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