mdi ConsultantsThe Problem and Attorney General’s statement:
It was found out that DNA barcoding tests commissioned by attorney general’s office on six popular herbal supplements found that of hundreds of bottles tested, 4 out of 5 contained none of the herbs listed on the labels. The supplements included ginseng, touted as an energy booster; Echinacea, marketed as a cold remedy; St. John’s Wort, used for depression; and ginkgo biloba, used for memory problems.
This has been taken as a serious issue as the packaging and marketing of these undisclosed ingredients in the herbal supplements can cause dangerous reactions thus being detrimental and misleading to the consumers.
Schneiderman’s statement:
Information requested from the manufacturers and retailers by March 13, 2015:
- The name, concentration, country of origin, and any extraction method used for each component of the supplement;
- A description of analytic testing used to confirm the content and quality of any ingredient as well as the finished product;
- A detailed description of measures taken to ensure quality across the supply chain from farm to factory;
- Testing done to substantiate label claims such as “gluten free” or “hypoallergenic;”
- Copies of all documents related to adverse health consequences, including allergic reactions.
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