Memorandum of support

The Center for Science in the Public Interest strongly supports H.2530/S.1620, legislation that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building dietary supplements to minors. These products are widely available and heavily marketed to youth, often with deceptive claims, despite limited evidence of effectiveness. They are also poorly regulated and frequently contaminated with dangerous, undisclosed ingredients. National pediatric experts warn against their use, citing serious health risks including liver damage, hospitalization, and even death. This bill represents a common-sense, urgently needed step to protect young people in Massachusetts. View the resource below to keep reading.

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion; here’s how to recognize and combat it

Vested interests. Influence muscle. At RFK Jr.’s HHS, it’s not pharma. It’s wellness.

RFK, Jr. and four advisers earned at least $3.2 million in fees and salaries from their work opposing Big Pharma and promoting wellness in 2022 and 2023. Here's what to know.

Can a GLP-1 supplement help you lose weight?

Some GLP-1 supplements claim to be a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs. But don’t expect to see results anywhere near what you’d get from a drug.

Is Fatty15 worth the hype?

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Should you take a bovine colostrum supplement?

Bovine colostrum is the “it” supplement right now, with companies claiming that it can repair your gut, boost your immune system, and more. What’s the evidence?

Written testimony in support of House Bills 1130, 1131, 1133, and 1134 in Pennsylvania

Many other states, including California, West Virginia, Utah, and Virginia, have already enacted legislation banning or restricting synthetic dyes in schools. No states have passed bills promoting transparency in the GRAS process or requiring a warning label for synthetically dyed foods or foods containing BHA. By passing these bills, Pennsylvania has the opportunity set a powerful precedent by stopping companies from adding dangerous chemicals to our food in secret and empowering consumers to make more informed choices about the chemicals they eat and feed their children. View the resource below to keep reading.

CSPI letter of support for CA SB646

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is pleased to support SB 646 (Weber Pierson), which strengthens maternal and fetal health protections by requiring manufacturers to test and publicly disclose the levels of four toxic heavy metals—arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead—in all prenatal vitamins sold or distributed in California. View the resource below to keep reading.

RFK Jr.’s gutting of the FDA will undermine food, medical product safety, innovation

Statement by Dr Peter Lurie, CSPI President

Food Safety & Chemical Disclosure Fact Sheet (New York A1556A/S1239A)