how would one go about finding a consultant who is versed in dealing
with FDA regulations for commercial health foods and dietary
supplements?


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Hi! Thanks for the question.

The Food and Drug Law Institute provides a list of companies that is
in the service of FDA regulatory consulting for their clients. You can
find a list of consulting firms in the following link.

FDA Consultants
http://www.fdli.org/newpsd/psdalpha.phtml?TYPE=C&CO=TRUE 


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Easterangel-ga                              
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well, from that whole list I found only 3 that specialized in food and
dietary supplements, but you know, 3 is better than none!   wish I
could find one who specifically works with the health food industry
(on their side, not on the FDA's side) . . .


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Hello timespacette-ga,

Here are a couple of consulting companies that might be helpful. They
might be much bigger or higher level than what you're looking for but
they might be able to point you in the right direction.

http://www.mckennalong.com/practices-78.html

http://www.rda-group.net/abt-rda.htm

Good luck.

~ czh ~