FDA Warns Companies Marketing Supplements Containing DMAA
On April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to several dietary supplement manufacturers in connection with their alleged improper marketing of supplements containing dimethylamylamine (“DMAA”). DMAA, also referred to as geranium extract, is an ingredient found in many dietary supplements and is frequently marketed as a natural stimulant. As discussed in the FDA’s announcement, the Agency considers the marketing of products containing DMAA improper because the ingredient has not been proven to be safe for consumers. Accordingly, these products are considered adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA”). Under the FDA’s…