No, the fda does not regulate food the same way it does drugs. Herbalife products are food.
The FDA governs many types of products. They govern everything from food safety to vaccines. Over the counter pharmacy drugs and tobacco products are also governed by them.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the safety of blood products in the US.
The FDA is a US organization and does not approve anything in India.
Well the FDA says it's in the process of investigating Brazilian Blowout "and similar products. That means its approved by FDA with some conditions on their products that are available in markets and online stores as artbeautyonline.com.
The FDA monitors any complaints and looks for any adverse reactions associated with products. As a result, approximately 3,000 products are recalled each year.
The FDA approves Drugs. Food is not "Approved" it is monitored and regulated by the FDA. I could not find any "Drug" products under the generic WallMart brand GREAT VALUE, If there are some they are approved.
All about FDA and details about the products which FDA had approved can be clearly seen here http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7approvl.html
The FDA-labeled indications for Requip XL are: Parkinson's Disease Restless legs syndrome
The FDA hasn't issued any approval for products intended for maintaining a clean colon. Most of these products are not really pharmaceuticals, They include lots of fiber and other organic substances that don't fall under FDA statutes. Some colon cleansers are safe according to the FDA. This really depends on what brand you purchase, you can find out if it is FDA approved by checking the label for the FDA logo.
They are covered by different regulations. With non-meat food products regulated by FDA, the label needs to have the contact information for either the distributor or manufacturer. I believe meat products have at least the distributor or manufacturer, but if you know how to read the USDA bug, you can find out where the product was made. Country of origin requirements may vary for the type of non-food item.
No... The FDA has no jurisdiction in the supplement industry. It is an unregulated industry. There is no such thing as, "FDA approved" in that industry. Companies will sometimes use the phrase in an effort to gain your confidence in their products.