Hide-and-Seek in Dietary Supplements

It seems almost yesterday that hide-and-seek was an innocent childhood game. Within the pharmaceutical, food, and dietary supplement industries, however, seeking to uncover the hidden is serious business, critical for consumers’ health and essential for regulatory compliance.

The seriousness is evidenced in warning letters, safety alerts, and product recalls. No manufacturer desires to have a message like the following associated with its product: “Safety is a concern for users of these products.…