US FDA/CFSAN - Scientific Review of Qualified Health Claims (QHC) - Slide 9

US FDA/CFSAN - Scientific Review of Qualified Health Claims (QHC) November 17, 2005

US FDA/CFSAN

Scientific Review of Qualified Health Claims (QHC)

November 17, 2005

Reviewing the Evidence
1999 and 2003

Define substance/disease relationship
Identify relevant studies
Classify studies
Rate studies for quality
Rate for strength of body of evidence: Quantity, quality, consistency, relevance
Report "rank"

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