FDA warns: Stop promoting products as drug alternatives

Date: 04-04-2003 Posted by: Anabolic Info TeamUnited States

The government has ordered eight companies and individuals to stop offering herbal products such as "Liquid Ecstasy" as alternatives to street drugs.

Some contain ephedra, which is legal, but which can't be marketed as a street-drug alternative.

The Food and Drug Administration says the products don't fall under the legal definition of dietary supplements either, because they're not meant for promoting health or reducing disease risk.

Ephedra is popular for weight loss and bodybuilding. But it's been linked to dozens of deaths, and some want it banned.

Ron Johnson of Stardust Industries, one of the companies warned, says it shouldn't be against the law to tell people there are safe alternatives to street drugs that produce the same effect.

Stardust's Web site includes ads for "Liquid Ecstasy," "Liquid Speed" and "Rave Tabs."