date:Sep 20, 2012
el and marketing of the product as the Slowtivate Relaxation Drink, as well as the serving size and packaging that resembled a traditional beverage. Similar to the analysis in the Rockstar letter, the FDA determined that melatonin did not meet the requirements for an ingredient in a beverage product and, therefore, the products were adulterated. While the letter certainly caught the attention of companies in the beverage and supplement industries, it was unclear whether the letter was a sign of