For more information or to schedule an interview, contact
Natalie Cajic, Communications Specialist
800-661-4510 / 416-497-6939, ext. 234
ncajic@chfa.ca
The Canadian Health Food Association responds to studies and media articles that promote misinformation about natural health and organic products.
Study: British Medical Journal, Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis July 2010
Response: CHFA Member Bulletin August 4, 2010
Article: Calgary Herald, Natural health products should be better controlled July 24, 2010
Response: CHFA Letter to the Editor July 25, 2010
Article: CBC News, Health food store advice not scientific: study June 8, 2010
Response: CHFA Statement to Media June 8, 2010
Article: National Post, Unlicensed natural health products may stay on market May 11, 2010
Response: CHFA Letter to the Editor Published May 12, 2010
Article: National Post, Stop selling unlicensed natural health remedies: Pharmacy regulators February 6, 2010
Response: CHFA Letter to the Editor Published February 11, 2010
Article: The Globe and Mail, High-dose vitamin C can increase cataract risk January 27, 2010
Response: CHFA Letter to the Editor