Which of the Following Features of Herbal Preparations Sold to the Public

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features of herbal preparations sold to the public is true?

• A) They are regulated as natural health products.
• B) They are not evaluated for safety or effectiveness by Health Canada.
• C) Health Canada, and not the manufacturer of the herb, has the burden of proving the product is unsafe.
• D) They are considered appropriate for treatment of certain major health disorders such as cancer or AIDS.

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