Russ Feingold: “Now that we have this ginseng labeling law on the books, enforcement action is needed. Many of my constituents are…”

“Now that we have this ginseng labeling law on the books, enforcement action is needed. Many of my constituents are concerned that some domestic and foreign companies continue to label and market certain products as ginseng when they are in fact a distinctly different product. We must give ginseng growers the support they deserve by enforcing this law that also helps consumers make informed choices about the ginseng that they consume. The FDA Foods program has the primary responsibility for assuring that dietary supplements in this country are safe, sanitary, nutritious, wholesome, and honestly labeled. Is it your understanding that this bill contains the resources for FDA to carry out such enforcement action?”