FDA, FTC Begin Crack Down on Coronavirus Claims

Seven warning letters sent regarding unsupported claims to treat COVID-19.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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As cases of the novel coronavirus in the US expands, so to go unsubstantiated claims. The Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today sent warning letters to seven companies allegedly selling unapproved products that may violate federal law by making deceptive or scientifically unsupported claims about their ability to treat coronavirus (COVID-19). The warning letters are the first issued by the agencies alleging unapproved and/or unsupported claims that products can tr...

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