"Ask Heather" on FDA and FTC compliance questions

Ask Heather, Compliance Attorney

Welcome to the introduction of a new column to the magazine, which I have the honor of presenting. By way of introduction, I am Heather Bustos, and my career and passion are counseling companies regulated by the FDA and FTC on compliance.

Many of the professionals who work in the industry are consultants, but I am an attorney by trade. I utilize my legal training to find creative solutions within the regulatory framework. Finding the arguable areas within the regulatory landscape is a challenge that I gladly take on and truly enjoy.

The companies I work with range from brand owners to distributors all the way to manufacturers in the food, supplement, cosmetic, over-the-counter drug, and device industries.

This can include reviewing claims made on labeling, strategizing the least burdensome product classifications, auditing manufacturing facilities, creating company-wide marketing protocols, and more.

In the network marketing world, compliance can make or break a company...

We have seen time and time again, strong and successful companies struggle with compliance issues. From making the wrong claims to not having a true grasp on their product classification, I believe these can be avoided with a strategic approach to compliance and risk.

My hope is that readers will submit their compliance questions to receive guidance on solving common compliance issues. I look forward to answering your questions and providing valuable insights that will save resources and reduce risk.

To be featured in future editions of the column, please send your questions to info@bustoslawgroup.com .

A word from the publisher

We are very excited to have Heather join our team of over 300 contributors but also as one of only five columnists for the magazine. Her subject is that important!

Without accurate compliance, we as distributors, leaders, and company owners can have many problems that can hurt us, our company, and even our customers.

We invite you to take advantage of this service, "Ask Heather" by emailing her @ info@bustoslawgroup.com

Pass on her column to your team, your leaders, and your company. We feel strongly about this service. It's up to each one of us to do and say the right thing to protect the business that we are building.

I'm sure you will be as impressed with Heather's advice as I have been. I first met Heather through a great friend of mine who is a scientist and a world-famous formulator who creates breakthrough products around the world. She got my attention the way she helped create compliment word-smithing in her help with marketing, claims and even properly naming products, without getting into trouble.

Enjoy this new feature of The Network Marketing Magazine!