fda.gov's MDs Sharpless and Woodcock on Homeopathy 2019-10

here, are we being warned or is homeopathy being, as usual, coddled and therein we're being falsely assured?

001. we're told by MD Sharpless and MD Woodcock at fda.gov in "Statement on the Agency’s Efforts to Protect Patients from Potentially Harmful Drugs Sold as Homeopathic Products" [2019-10-24]:

"the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes that consumers may use various types of unapproved drugs, such as homeopathic drug products, to treat or relieve different diseases and conditions. These products are often marketed as natural alternatives to approved prescription and nonprescription products and are widely available in the marketplace. Homeopathic products, however, are marketed without FDA review and may not meet modern standards for safety, effectiveness, quality, and labeling [...]"

and there you go, the loophole stated plainly.  Unregulated, mysterious, an egregious LAPSE in terms of consumer protection.  Welcome to the 191x's.  It's absurd.

"the FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products [...] as the homeopathy industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, we want to clarify for both consumers and industry how we assess the potential safety risks of these products [...]"; 

well let me clarify what the article does not.  FDA, though listing its duties, is hamstring in terms of homeopathy because legislation has carved out an exception for the woo.  So, while consumers are greatly benefitting from other areas being rigorously scrutinized, FDA cannot do such with homeopathy [or supplements].  Why they can't just state that in their PR is beyond me.  Instead, they offer warm assurances, which is not right.