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Dietary Supplements Consumer Protection in a Global Market

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  • Luiela Magdalena Csorba

    (University “Aurel Vlaicu” of Arad, Romania)

Abstract

This article is a review paper, which aims to present a global analysis of a real issue contemporary society is facing: safety in food supplements consumption. More specifically, we intend to answer the following questions: Are the dietary supplements offered on the global market harmless for the consumers? How do dietary supplements protect consumers’ health and life against risky and fake products? Who regulates the food supplements market in the United States and in the European Union?

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  • Luiela Magdalena Csorba, 2018. "Dietary Supplements Consumer Protection in a Global Market," Economic Alternatives, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 4, pages 549-565, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:eajour:y:2018:i:4:p:549-565
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    Keywords

    consumer protection; controversies; safety; food supplements; dietary supplements;
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    JEL classification:

    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • D18 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Protection
    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General

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