Seller of "Ocular Nutrition" Dietary Supplement That Purports to Treat Eye Diseases Settles FTC Charges

Seller of "Ocular Nutrition" Dietary Supplement That Purports to Treat Eye Diseases Settles FTC Charges Hi-Health Supermart Corporation and owner Simon Chalpin settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they made unsubstantiated advertising claims that their product – Premier Formula for Ocular Nutrition-Optim3 (Ocular Nutrition) – can restore vision already lost from age-related macular degeneration and eliminate small specks moving in the field of vision; settlement requires payment of $450,000 to the FTC.
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Body Wise International to Pay over $3.5 Million to Settle Federal and State Deceptive Advertising Charges for 'Ag-immune' Dietary Supplement FTC alleges that Body Wise made unsubstantiated claims that AG-Immune prevents, treats, or cures numerous diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS and asthma, in violation of a 1995 FTC order; FTC's proposed settlement, if approved by the court, requires Body Wise to pay a $2 million civil penalty to the FTC, California’s proposed settlement would require Body Wise to pay the State of California an additional $1.58 million in penalties and costs. Body Wise International to Pay over $3.5 Million to Settle Federal and State Deceptive Advertising Charges for 'Ag-immune' Dietary Supplement FTC alleges that Body Wise made unsubstantiated claims that AG-Immune prevents, treats, or cures numerous diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS and asthma, in violation of a 1995 FTC order; FTC's proposed settlement, if approved by the court, requires Body Wise to pay a $2 million civil penalty to the FTC, California’s proposed settlement would require Body Wise to pay the State of California an additional $1.58 million in penalties and costs. Sellers of 'Fat Trapper Plus' and 'Exercise in a Bottle' Banned from Advertising Weight-Loss Products Enforma Natural Products, Inc.; Andrew Grey; Twenty-Four Seven, LLC; Michael Ehrman; and Donna DiFerdinando are banned from advertising or marketing weight-loss products, except exercise programs or equipment, in a settlement of Federal Trade Commission contempt allegations. 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Hatch urges completion of pending GMP's, Durbin notes securing new secretary's promise to review pending legislation on AERs. Leavitt Appointed to HHS: Durbin Affirms Commitment to AERs Former Utah governor confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledges that DSHEA is a good Law; Sen. Hatch urges completion of pending GMP's, Durbin notes securing new secretary's promise to review pending legislation on AERs. Leavitt Appointed to HHS: Durbin Affirms Commitment to AERs Former Utah governor confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledges that DSHEA is a good Law; Sen. Hatch urges completion of pending GMP's, Durbin notes securing new secretary's promise to review pending legislation on AERs. Leavitt Appointed to HHS: Durbin Affirms Commitment to AERs Former Utah governor confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledges that DSHEA is a good Law; Sen. Hatch urges completion of pending GMP's, Durbin notes securing new secretary's promise to review pending legislation on AERs. Leavitt Appointed to HHS: Durbin Affirms Commitment to AERs Former Utah governor confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledges that DSHEA is a good Law; Sen. Hatch urges completion of pending GMP's, Durbin notes securing new secretary's promise to review pending legislation on AERs. AHPA Comments on FDA’s Premarket Notification Program for NDIs Input includes pragmatic suggestions to winnow out dietary ingredients that are not new, including recognizing AHPA’s Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition as a source document; suggests that a botanical's Latin binomial, author, and part be identified; and opposes FDA’s contention that the “chemical composition” or “active components” needs to be disclosed. AHPA Comments on FDA’s Premarket Notification Program for NDIs Input includes pragmatic suggestions to winnow out dietary ingredients that are not new, including recognizing AHPA’s Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition as a source document; suggests that a botanical's Latin binomial, author, and part be identified; and opposes FDA’s contention that the “chemical composition” or “active components” needs to be disclosed. AHPA Comments on FDA’s Premarket Notification Program for NDIs Input includes pragmatic suggestions to winnow out dietary ingredients that are not new, including recognizing AHPA’s Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition as a source document; suggests that a botanical's Latin binomial, author, and part be identified; and opposes FDA’s contention that the “chemical composition” or “active components” needs to be disclosed. AHPA Comments on FDA’s Premarket Notification Program for NDIs Input includes pragmatic suggestions to winnow out dietary ingredients that are not new, including recognizing AHPA’s Herbs of Commerce, 2nd edition as a source document; suggests that a botanical's Latin binomial, author, and part be identified; and opposes FDA’s contention that the “chemical composition” or “active components” needs to be disclosed. ABC Files Public Comments to FDA on New Dietary Ingredients ABC’s comments suggest that FDA should officially recognize the lists developed by AHPA, CRN, and UNPA as positive lists of Old Dietary Ingredients (ODIs), believes it should not be necessary to create new 'authoritative' list. ABC Files Public Comments to FDA on New Dietary Ingredients ABC’s comments suggest that FDA should officially recognize the lists developed by AHPA, CRN, and UNPA as positive lists of Old Dietary Ingredients (ODIs), believes it should not be necessary to create new 'authoritative' list. ABC Files Public Comments to FDA on New Dietary Ingredients ABC’s comments suggest that FDA should officially recognize the lists developed by AHPA, CRN, and UNPA as positive lists of Old Dietary Ingredients (ODIs), believes it should not be necessary to create new 'authoritative' list. ABC Files Public Comments to FDA on New Dietary Ingredients ABC’s comments suggest that FDA should officially recognize the lists developed by AHPA, CRN, and UNPA as positive lists of Old Dietary Ingredients (ODIs), believes it should not be necessary to create new 'authoritative' list. UNPA Files Comments with FDA Regarding NDI's UNPA submits response to FDA regarding New Dietary Ingredient submissions. UNPA Files Comments with FDA Regarding NDI's UNPA submits response to FDA regarding New Dietary Ingredient submissions. UNPA Files Comments with FDA Regarding NDI's UNPA submits response to FDA regarding New Dietary Ingredient submissions. 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AHPA Files Additional Comments with FDA on NDI Process Association submits additional comments to address confusion about pre-market notifications for new dietary ingredients. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. AHPA to Host Forum on New Dietary Ingredients AHPA NDI Database Unveiled at Member Meeting on March 17; program will include an FDA representative and several industry attorneys with experience in filing NDI notifications. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. UK: Vitamin and Mineral Dossiers Submitted Agency has received 14 dossiers so far, and list will be updated as additional dossiers are submitted. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. Forbes Medi-Tech Receives European Approval for Reducol(tm) in Seven Major Food Groups Company received an opinion of substantial equivalence from European regulatory authorities allowing Forbes to market its cholesterol-lowering ingredient, Reducol(tm), in approved food groups including: yellow fat spreads (margarine), fermented milk type products, soy drinks, low-fat cheese type products, yoghurt type products, spicy sauces, and salad dressings. UK: Views Needed on Novel Food Applications The agency is seeking comments regarding D-tagatose and Noni juice. UK: Views Needed on Novel Food Applications The agency is seeking comments regarding D-tagatose and Noni juice. UK: Views Needed on Novel Food Applications The agency is seeking comments regarding D-tagatose and Noni juice. UK: Views Needed on Novel Food Applications The agency is seeking comments regarding D-tagatose and Noni juice. Australia Raises Regulatory Bar on Herbal Products Australian government has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will demand a “much more rigorous assessment” of all herbal and homeopathic ingredients used in complementary medicines. Australia Raises Regulatory Bar on Herbal Products Australian government has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will demand a “much more rigorous assessment” of all herbal and homeopathic ingredients used in complementary medicines. Australia Raises Regulatory Bar on Herbal Products Australian government has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will demand a “much more rigorous assessment” of all herbal and homeopathic ingredients used in complementary medicines. Australia Raises Regulatory Bar on Herbal Products Australian government has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will demand a “much more rigorous assessment” of all herbal and homeopathic ingredients used in complementary medicines. Australia Raises Regulatory Bar on Herbal Products Australian government has announced that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will demand a “much more rigorous assessment” of all herbal and homeopathic ingredients used in complementary medicines. Confirmation Hearings Set for Lester Crawford Lester Crawford will go before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday, March 17, in a confirmation hearing on his nomination to be FDA Commissioner. Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology. Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award has been presented to GAT Food Essentials GmbH in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R) technology. 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NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors NPI Daily - Top of The News for Nov. 20, 2009 - FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award; Synergy Flavors Invests in Sensory Flavor Profiling Research; FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Website Operators; Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega™ First Fish Oil to Participate in NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program; BioExx Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status for Protein Isolates; New Organic Berry Whole Food Energy Bar from Amazing Grass Delivers Whole Food Nutrition; Beat Crazy Cocoa Prices with Synergy's Chocolate Flavors Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Heart Health Alert: Niacin May Reverse Hardening of the Arteries Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits Another Reason to Choose Healthy Lifestyle Habits	Hi-Health Supermart Corporation (Hi-Health) and its owner, Simon Chalpin, have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they made unsubstantiated advertising claims that their product – Premier Formula for Ocular Nutrition-Optim3 (Ocular Nutrition) – can restore vision already lost from age-related macular degeneration and eliminate small specks moving in the field of vision (called “floaters”). The proposed administrative consent agreement bans the respondents from claiming that Ocular Nutrition, or any similar supplement product: (1) restores vision lost from macular degeneration, or (2) eliminates floaters, unless they have competent and reliable scientific evidence to support those claims. It also requires the payment of $450,000 to the FTC. The FTC’s complaint alleges that Hi-Health, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Chalpin promoted Ocular Nutrition through a nationwide radio advertising campaign. From January 2002 to June 2004, the respondents advertised Ocular Nutrition primarily through testimonials and other statements read on the Paul Harvey News & Comment radio show. In their advertising, the respondents promised that Ocular Nutrition would not just preserve eyesight, but actually restore vision lost to macular degeneration. They also claimed that several studies showed that the product could improve cataracts. The FTC’s complaint alleges that the respondents made unsubstantiated claims that Ocular Nutrition restores vision lost from age-related macular degeneration and eliminates floaters, and falsely claimed that nutritional studies in responsible medical journals confirm that the ingredients available in Ocular Nutrition may help individuals with cataracts and/or floaters. According to the FTC, there are no nutritional studies in responsible medical journals that confirm the respondents’ claims. According to the complaint, a statement issued by the National Eye Institute with regard to lutein (one of the active ingredients in Ocular Nutrition) cautions that while a number of studies suggest a link between lutein and decreased risk of eye disease, there is little, if any, definitive scientific evidence at this time to support claims that lutein can decrease the risk of developing cataracts. In addition, the complaint alleges that the respondents falsely claimed that a study shows that 83 percent of ophthalmologists recommend or prescribe Ocular Nutrition to treat age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. The proposed consent agreement to settle the charges bans the respondents from claiming that the Ocular Nutrition supplement, or any substantially similar supplement product, restores vision lost from macular degeneration, or eliminates floaters, unless they have competent and reliable scientific evidence to support those claims. In addition, the proposed order prohibits the respondents from making claims about the benefits, performance, efficacy, or safety of any health-related service or program, dietary supplement, food, drug, or device unless they have competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the claims and bans misrepresentations of any test or study. The proposed order requires the respondents to pay $450,000 to the FTC. The Commission vote to accept the proposed consent agreement was 5-0. The FTC will publish an announcement regarding the agreement in the Federal Register shortly. The agreement will be subject to public comment for 30 days, beginning today and continuing through March 16, 2005, after which the Commission will decide whether to make it final. Comments should be addressed to the FTC, Office of the Secretary, Room H-159, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC is requesting that any comment filed in paper form near the end of the public comment period be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible, because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions. NOTE: A consent agreement is for settlement purposed only and does not constitute an admission of a law violation. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions. Each violation of such an order may result in a civil penalty of $11,000. Copies of the complaint, proposed consent agreement, and an analysis of the agreement to aid in public comment are available from the FTC’s Web site at http://www.ftc.gov and also from the FTC’s Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish (bilingual counselors are available to take complaints), or to get free information on any of 150 consumer topics, call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), or use the complaint form at http://www.ftc.gov . The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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