Question

question 5 which of the following is true of herbal supplements?
manufacturers have an obligation for ensuring the safety and efficacy of their supplements.
the government is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of the supplements.
the benefits have been well researched.
the benefits have to be proven to be true before they can be marketed.

Explanation:

• For herbal supplements, in regulatory contexts (e.g., in the US under DSHEA), manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of their products before marketing.
• The government (e.g., FDA) does not pre - approve herbal supplements for safety/efficacy, so the option about the government being responsible is incorrect.
• Many herbal supplement benefits lack extensive, well - researched evidence, so the “benefits well researched” option is wrong.
• Unlike drugs, herbal supplement benefits do not need to be proven true before marketing, so the last option is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Manufacturers have an obligation for ensuring the safety and efficacy of their supplements.