Explainer: How safe are supplements and who regulates them?
New Zealand authorities are investigating the supplement company NZ Muscle following allegations of poor hygiene, incorrect labeling, and lack of product testing. The case has sparked a broader debate regarding the regulation of the dietary supplement industry in the absence of specific therapeutic legislation.
Why it matters
It highlights significant consumer safety risks in the unregulated or loosely regulated supplement market, prompting calls for stricter government oversight.
Experts say contamination and mislabelling remain real risks, while the government works on new legislation to replace the scrapped Therapeutic Products Act.
The article presents the allegations and the regulatory context neutrally, citing both consumer advocates and industry practices.
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