Communication From Congressman Wu's Office Regarding Bills

[Guest guest]

Jeanne:

 

 

 

This bill is in no way intended to curtail dietary supplements and it

will not restrict over the counter purchase. The bill as passed

requires a manufacturer, packer, or distributor of dietary supplements

to: (1) submit to the Secretary of HHS within 15 business days any

report of a serious adverse event associated with use of such drug or

supplement in the United States; (2) submit within 15 business days

any related medical information that is received within one year of

the initial report; (3) maintain records related to each report for

six years; and (4) permit inspection of such records. It also requires

the Secretary to develop systems to ensure that duplicate reports of a

serious adverse event are consolidated. It is just a way to keep track

of dangerous outcomes, which has definitely happened with certain

supplements, like ephedra.

 

 

 

As to HR 2995/S517, the Congressman has not taken a formal position on

the bill yet, but I can tell you he has voiced concerns that this

subject area but not be entered into lightly.

 

 

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

 

Brian

 

 

 

Brian Branton

 

Legislative Director

 

Office of the Honorable David Wu

 

1023 Longworth House Office Building

 

Washington, DC 20515

 

phone: (202) 225-0855

 

fax: (202) 225-9497

 

http//www.house.gov/wu