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Comments on the safety evaluation of ephedra at the public meeting on the safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids.

Aug 9, 2000

CHPA presentations at Food and Drug Administration OTC Part 15 hearing - Over-the-Counter Medications: A Success Story.

Jun 28, 2000

CHPA submits these comments on the proposal published by the Food and Drug Administration in 64 Fed. Reg. 66822 (November 30, 1999) to revise its citizen petition regulations, 21 C.F.R. § 10.25 and 21 C.F.R. § 10.30.

Feb 28, 2000

Enclosed for DA review is an "Update on Safety Studies with Benzoyl Peroxide" submitted by the NDMA Benzoyl Peroxide Study Group.

Feb 26, 1999

Request for agency exercise of enforcement discretion regarding the addition of new Warning language to Drug Facts labeling for Over-the-Counter benzocaine liquid/gel products indicated for relieving oral discomfort.

Oct 12, 1012

The Health in Hand Foundation is dedicated to helping consumers lead happier, healthier lives by providing information and guidance on how to safely use, store, and dispose of OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and OTC medical devices.

Know Your Dose (KYD) educates patients and consumers about the safe and effective use of acetaminophen, the most commonly used drug ingredient in the United States.

Current good manufacturing practices establish uniform standards to ensure quality throughout the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and holding of OTC medicines and dietary supplement products.

Up and Away reminds families of the importance of safe medicine storage to prevent young children from accidentally getting into medicine. It is led by the CDC and Health in Hand, in partnership with the PROTECT Initiative.

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