sandgrubber Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Not dog specific . . . but pertains to veterinary meds as well https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/homeopathic-medicine-labels-now-must-state-products-do-not-work/ Over the counter homeopathic remedies sold in the US will now have to come with a warning that they are based on outdated theories ‘not accepted by most modern medical experts’ and that ‘there is no scientific evidence the product works’. Failure to do so will mean the makers of homeopathic remedies will risk running afoul of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency argues that unsupported health claims included in the marketing for some of these remedies are in breach of laws that prohibit deceptive advertising or labelling of over the counter drugs. The body has released an enforcement policy statement clarifying that homeopathic drugs are not exempt from rules that apply to other health products when it comes to claims of efficacy and should not be treated differently. In order for any claims in adverts or on packaging not to be ‘misleading’ to consumers it should be clearly communicated that they are based on theories developed in the 1700s and that there is a lack of evidence to back them up, the statement says. It adds that the FTC will ‘carefully scrutinise the net impression of [over the counter] homeopathic advertising or other marketing … to ensure that it adequately conveys the extremely limited nature of the health claim being asserted’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashka Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) The Queen and family have always used homeopathic medicine.. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11739270/Queens-physician-calls-for-more-homeopathy-on-NHS.html Why change what works and go along with the Multinational drug companies. About as sensible as believing the Vets text books on what to feed your dog ~ they are written by Multinational Pet food companies. Edited January 2, 2017 by Ashka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This is excellent - now we need the same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The Queen and family have always used homeopathic medicine.. http://www.telegraph...thy-on-NHS.html Why change what works and go along with the Multinational drug companies. About as sensible as believing the Vets text books on what to feed your dog ~ they are written by Multinational Pet food companies. yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This is excellent - now we need the same here. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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