Should the FDA be overhauled? (13 polls) Share with other sites

Created by boomer on 02-15-2011, Expires: 12-28-2012

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Should the FDA mandate American farmers to use salmonella vaccines to eliminate the threat of salmonella infections?

Should the FDA mandate American farmers to use salmonella vaccines to eliminate the threat of salmonella infections?

Yes, European farmers are doing it, why can't we?
 63%

No, too many vaccines and costs involved
 21%

Other / Do not know
 16%


How do you feel about new FDA regulations towards full disclosure of tobacco formulations ?

How do you feel about new FDA regulations towards full disclosure of tobacco formulations ?

Finally! It's taken us so long to regulate such a dangerous mass commodity.
 80%

What?! Too much regulation already.
 0%

I don't know.
 20%

Uncertain. See my comment below.
 0%


Do you feel that the FDA is too strict regarding rules about weight-loss pills?

Do you feel that the FDA is too strict regarding rules about weight-loss pills?

Yes, as was quoted in the article, "in current environment, tap water could not be approved."
 11%

No, safety is of utmost importance! Let them be as stringent as possible.
 78%

I don't know.
 11%

On the fence. See the comment below.
 0%


Should the FDA require stricter health warnings for tanning beds?

Should the FDA require stricter health warnings for tanning beds?

Yes, tanning beds are linked to cancer
 83%

No, tanning beds are a safe way to get a tan
 0%

Doesn't matter - either way people will still use them
 17%


Around the word, Americans are perceived as fat; Which of the following should the FDA limit or regulate further:

Around the word, Americans are perceived as fat; Which of the following should the FDA limit or regulate further:

Sugars
 0%

Oils
 0%

Hormones
 0%

Food additives
 9%

All of the above
 82%

Other
 9%


Do you agree with the overhaul of food safety laws which includes making the FDA a preventive body?

Do you agree with the overhaul of food safety laws which includes making the FDA a preventive body?

Yes, definitely. We can't take risks with the nation's food.
 60%

No, I think it will create more unneeded regulation and make it difficult for smaller producers to compete.
 20%

I don't know.
 20%

See my comment below.
 0%


How do you feel about the FDA's decision to bar Avastin from use for breast cancer?

How do you feel about the FDA's decision to bar Avastin from use for breast cancer?

Disappointed. Isn't this too much regulation? Do no harm makes sense. But just because it has not been proven to be effective doesn't merit it being pulled for the use for breast cancer.
 75%

Relieved. The last thing that the breast cancer community needs is false hopes. The FDA is finally using the powers for good.
 25%

I don't know.
 0%

See my comment below
 0%


Is the FDA ban on caffeine in alcoholic beverages a throwback to prohibition?

Is the FDA ban on caffeine in alcoholic beverages a throwback to prohibition?

Yes, it is definitely a return to prohibition. It's even so much easier to make your own drinks.
 100%

No, I don' t think so.
 0%

I don't know.
 0%

See my comment below.
 0%


Should Congress legislate to force the FDA to raise food standards in public schools?

Should Congress legislate to force the FDA to raise food standards in public schools?

Yes
 71%

No
 25%

Other
 4%


Should the FDA update its Cosmetics list regarding banned ingredients to match EU standards?

Should the FDA update its Cosmetics list regarding banned ingredients to match EU standards?

Yes, definitely! The FDA should update its banned ingredients list for cosmetics.
 100%

No, I don't think the FDA should update its list on cosmetics. Much of the EU standards aren't founded on enough research.
 0%

I don't know.
 0%


Do you feel that General Electric and the FDA should be held financially accountable in the case of cancers caused by CT scans?

Do you feel that General Electric and the FDA should be held financially accountable in the case of cancers caused by CT scans?

Yes
 75%

No
 25%

Other
 0%


Do you feel that the FDA is doing a good job protecting the nation from faulty medical devices?

Do you feel that the FDA is doing a good job protecting the nation from faulty medical devices?

Yes, I think so.
 17%

No, I don't think so.
 50%

I don't know.
 0%

On the fence. See comments.
 33%


Do you support the FDA-proposed graphic warning labels for cigarette packaging?

Do you support the FDA-proposed graphic warning labels for cigarette packaging?

Yes, I support the graphic warning labels for cigarettes!
 60%

No, I think they're offensive and/or ineffective.
 30%

I don't know.
 0%

See my comment below.
 10%


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