Ruling in Favor of Dietary Supplement Marketer Being Appealed

Ruling in Favor of Dietary Supplement Marketer Being Appealed

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey recently granted summary judgment in favor or Bayer HealthCare LLC in a consumer class action over efficacy claims relating to its probiotic dietary supplement. Read more, here. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on May 17, 2017. The District Court judge held that “[in] … Read more

Dietary Supplement Marketers Win Court Ruling

Last month, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor or Bayer HealthCare LLC in a consumer class action over its probiotic dietary supplement. In short, the dispute involved allegations that Bayer knowingly made false digestive health-related efficacy claims in violation of California and Illinois consumer protection … Read more

FTC Issues Dietary Supplement Marketing Guidance

Earlier this week, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission circulated a consumer-focused reminder regarding dietary supplements. “Dietary supplements may seem like harmless health boosters. But while some have proven benefits, many don’t. Unlike drugs, dietary supplements aren’t evaluated or reviewed by FDA for safety and effectiveness, and even “natural” … Read more