February 24, 2014
On February 11, ISAPP, represented by Mary Ellen Sanders (executive director), Daniel Merenstein, Greg Leyer (Sr. ISAPP-IAC representative) and Chris Cifelli (Jr. ISAPP-IAC representative), met with Mr. Richard Cleland, Assistant Director, Division of Advertising Practices with the Federal Trade Commission to gain a better understanding of FTCs perspective on conducting research intended to substantiate structure/function or health claims for foods in the United States. Mr. Cleland’s forthright approach in his responses was much appreciated. This report itemizes the questions posed by ISAPP and summarizes the responses provided by Mr. Cleland.
