FOI release

Data on dietary supplements and online sales

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2025/00179

Received 25 February 2025

Published 28 March 2025

Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the regulation of dietary supplements sold online, including those on Amazon and other third-party websites. Specifically, I would like to know: - What measures are in place to monitor the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements sold through online platforms? - How many investigations or actions have been taken against supplement manufacturers for misleading claims or ingredient discrepancies related to products sold on Amazon or similar sites? - Can you provide data on any recalls of dietary supplements in the last five years, particularly those linked to online sales? - Are you able to provide a breakdown of the most commonly reported dietary supplements that have raised safety concerns or complaints?

Response

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