California Governor Newsom signs law banning certain supplements for minors
What happened
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning the sale of weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, as well as diet pills, to anyone under 18 in California. The law requires in-store retailers to request valid identification if a customer does not appear to be 18 or older. The legislation specifies that products containing ingredients approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for weight loss or muscle building would be included in the ban, citing ingredients such as creatine and green tea extract.
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Why it matters
The new law establishes regulatory parameters for the sale of specific dietary supplements and over-the-counter drugs within California. This legislation references standards set by the United States Food and Drug Administration regarding approved ingredients, directly impacting the retail market for these products.
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Who's involved
- Gavin NewsomSigned the law restricting the sale of supplements and diet pills to minors in California.
- United States Food and Drug AdministrationIts approved ingredients are referenced in the law to define which products are subject to the ban.
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The entities involved
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United States Food and Drug Administration
agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019