The marketing, manufacture, labeling, and advertising of dietary supplements are covered by regulations imposed by the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission. This includes ensuring that the information that sellers provide about the benefits and safety of dietary supplements and other health-related products is accurate so that consumers can make informed decisions. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anti-competitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. Information for consumers on the use of dietary supplements includes updates for consumers, information from other agencies, and other educational materials for users of dietary supplements.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to establish regulations on the manufacture of dietary supplements, regulate health claims and labeling. The FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those that cover conventional foods and medications. In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), an important piece of legislation that provided a regulatory framework to ensure the safety of dietary supplements. Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, HFS-810 Food and Drug Administration 5001 Campus Dr.
College Park, MD 20740. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. What's new in dietary supplements Links to updates on components, press releases and other measures taken in relation to dietary supplements and products that are marketed as dietary supplements, including warning letters and recalls. The DSHEA did not modify the FTC Act or have any effect on it, and the DSHEA label disclaimer is not required in other forms of advertising or marketing.
The first step in evaluating the veracity and accuracy of advertising and marketing materials is to identify all the express and implicit statements that are transmitted to consumers who act reasonably. A dietary supplement is defined as a product that is taken orally and that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. The FTC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share jurisdiction over the marketing of dietary supplements, foods, drugs, devices, and other health-related products. While both the FTC and the FDA require that the marketing of dietary supplements and other health-related products be truthful and accurate, there are some key differences in legal frameworks and agency approaches that sellers should consider.
