FDA) announced today that the final rule on dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is
effective immediately. The rule, which was published on February 11,
2004 in the Federal Register, declares dietary supplements
containing ephedrine alkaloids (ephedra) adulterated because such
supplements present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury.
Two manufacturers had asked the United States District Court in New
Jersey to enter a temporary injunction to prohibit FDA from
enforcing the rule. However, the court ruled today that it would not
immediately stay the rule. The court ordered the parties to submit
additional briefs so that it may decide whether to permanently stay
the rule
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