Number: RS22480
Title: Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 109-462)
Authors: Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: A bipartisan bill, the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (S. 3546) was introduced on June 21, 2006, and became law (P.L.109- 462) on December 22, 2006. The law requires reports of serious adverse events to be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by manufacturers of dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs. Lawmakers were told of the limitations of data on adverse events attributed to dietary supplements during hearings on the dietary supplement ingredient ephedra held during several Congresses. This report provides background information on P.L.109-462 and summarizes its provisions.
Pages: 6
Date: January 23, 2007