Which of the following statements is true concerning the regulation of herbal therapies in Canada?
A)Herbal remedies are harmless and do not cause side effects because they are natural plants.
B)A natural health product that has been approved under the Canadian Food and Drugs Act will carry a Drug Identification Number (DIN)on its label.
C)All herbal therapy manufacturers must follow strict quality control and manufacturing guidelines.
D)There is no need to be concerned about concurrent use of herbal therapies and prescription or over-the-counter medications.

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The federal Food and Drugs Act states that all drugs must be proved safe and effective before they can be sold to the public.Natural health products that have been approved for sale under the new regulations have been assigned a DIN (DIN-HM for homeopathic medicines)or a Natural Product Number (NPN).These numbers certify that the product has passed a review of their formulation,labelling,and instructions for use.Health Canada advises Canadians to use only health products that carry a DIN,DIN-HM,or NPN on the label.Many people believe,incorrectly,that because herbs are natural plants,they will not cause harm or side effects.Not all companies follow strict quality control and manufacturing guidelines,which are standards for acceptable levels of pesticides,residual solvents,bacterial levels,and heavy metals.For this reason,herbal medicine should be purchased from reputable manufacturers.Concurrent use of herbal or other natural products with prescription or over-the-counter medications should be monitored.Herbs can inhibit or enhance a particular medication's site of action.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Regulation