from What We Now Know
The Codex Noose Tightens--Time to Act
By Shannara Johnson
We usually don't play the activist part here at WWNK--we inform our readers, but rarely call for action.
This, however, is different.
A few months ago, we alerted you to the potential dangers and pitfalls of the Codex Alimentarius, the planned WTO-enforced, strict regulations of foods, vitamins and dietary supplements.
As we go to print, we just learned about a new proposed FDA regulation that could render the DSHEA Act null and void--and this time, we urge you to do something about it.
Last December, the FDA secretly put a document on its website titled "Draft Guidance for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration."
The new "guidance" declares that any and all foods or supplements which are claimed to alleviate or cure any kind of ailment might be (at the FDA's discretion) considered drugs and subject to appropriate regulation.
In other words, you might soon need a prescription for your 1,000 mg of Vitamin C. Heck, even chamomile tea could be a drug; after all, doesn't it help with your upset stomach?
The document is open to public comments until April 30--
so hurry up and send your comments via this link
3 comments:
Well isn't that just grand? I have a difficult time deciding which federal agency does the most harm to the United States and it's citizens. I have usually leaned toward the State Department but I am beginning to wonder if they shouldn't share the honor.
Just another reminder that the good old US of A isn't a democracy, never has been and never will be. Our government exists primarily to serve and protect business and generally has been very good at it over time.
I have no bitch with that - I just wish we as a country could be honest about it. That would clear up a lot of misconceptions and save everyone time, money, and frustration.
My only regret is that I didn't realize this sooner so I could have positioned myself to be on the "A" team. I am already a whore as I sell myself to the highest bidder might as well get some benefits to go with the money.
Coments by Only me (editing rights temporarly expired) and subject to change depending on who raises hell with me for what i said.
it wasn't always this way.
so you can be forgiven for not choosing the right opportunities.
and you were probably basing your goals and choices on some trashy idealistic view of the world.
now that we are in a reality based, unsentimental, and corporate suck up world, one must be prepared to whirl in the correct direction, dictated by the fickle winds of merchandising.
unfortunately, no one seems to be taking this very seriously.
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