NACDS lauds introduction of legislation to protect consumers

March 30, 2021 by Chain Drug Review INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936), NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS today hailed the introduction of the INFORM Consumers Act (S. 936), legislation introduced on Tuesday, March 23, by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) which increases transparency and accountability for e-commerce marketplaces and protects consumers from illicit online products and fraud.  The new bill is a major step forward in combating organized retail crime networks and promoting consumer health and safety.   Of note, the INFORM Consumers Act would modernize