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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.
5/1/2024, 2:40 PM
Summary of Bill S 4215
Bill 118 s 4215, also known as the Dietary Supplement Safety Act, aims to make changes to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to create new regulations regarding dietary supplements. The bill seeks to address concerns about the safety and effectiveness of these products by establishing new prohibited acts related to their manufacture and distribution.
Specifically, the bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and provide information about the ingredients used in their products. It would also give the FDA the authority to inspect facilities where dietary supplements are produced and to take action against companies that violate the new regulations.
Additionally, the bill would require manufacturers to report any serious adverse events associated with their products to the FDA, and would give the agency the power to order recalls of supplements that are found to be unsafe. Overall, the Dietary Supplement Safety Act aims to improve the oversight of dietary supplements in order to protect consumers from potentially harmful products. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Specifically, the bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and provide information about the ingredients used in their products. It would also give the FDA the authority to inspect facilities where dietary supplements are produced and to take action against companies that violate the new regulations.
Additionally, the bill would require manufacturers to report any serious adverse events associated with their products to the FDA, and would give the agency the power to order recalls of supplements that are found to be unsafe. Overall, the Dietary Supplement Safety Act aims to improve the oversight of dietary supplements in order to protect consumers from potentially harmful products. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Current Status of Bill S 4215
Bill S 4215 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2024. Bill S 4215 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2024. Bill S 4215's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3081) as of April 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4215
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4215
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4215
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.
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