Newsom urged to sign AB2030 supplement restriction for minors

Last week, the California legislature passed AB-2030, which bans the sale of weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors. CSPI strongly urges Governor Newsom to sign this bill into law.  

Weight-loss and muscle-building industry often prey on children by selling supplements with deceptive claims that lack support and contain dangerous ingredients. National pediatric experts warn against their use, citing serious health risks including liver damage, hospitalization, and even death.  

Despite these well-documented risks, dietary supplements are not subject to FDA safety review or approval before they reach the market, leaving it up to manufacturers to ensure their own products are safe and effective—a system that has repeatedly failed to prevent serious harm and fraudulent claims.  

Because industry associations have consistently blocked federal reforms, states have had to step in to protect their residents. In 2023, New York enacted similar legislation protecting youth against weight-loss and muscle-building supplements. Now, we urge Newsom to similarly protect California’s children by standing up to the wellness and dietary supplement industry that preys on the youth.