Mike Enzi: “Today Congress acted in the interest of the public health by passing the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug…”

“Today Congress acted in the interest of the public health by passing the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act. I am extremely pleased that the House has now passed this bill and sent it to the White House for the President's signature. This legislation would require manufacturers of dietary supplements and all manufacturers of over-the-counter drugs to report serious adverse events to FDA. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, DSHEA ensures that a broad array of dietary supplements are available to American consumers. DSHEA protects consumer choice and access to dietary supplements that are safe and properly labeled. This bill will preserve the safety and availability of dietary supplements that benefit so many Americans. Although many dietary supplement manufacturers already give FDA reports they may receive regarding adverse events associated with their products, they are not required to do so. This legislation would add that requirement, while keeping safe supplements available to consumers.”