How are dietary supplements supposed to be labeled?
Federal law requires that every dietary supplement be labeled as such, either with the term “dietary supplement” or with a term that substitutes a description of the product’s dietary ingredient (s) for the word “dietary” (e.g., “herbal supplement” or “calcium supplement”).
How to contact the Office of dietary supplement programs?
To contact the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, email: [email protected] To reach FDA’s Food and Cosmetics Information Center, call: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366)
When was Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act approved?
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, approved by Congress in 1994, defines dietary supplements as products that: Contain one or more ingredients (like vitamins, herbs, amino acids or their constituents)
Is it illegal to misbrand a dietary supplement?
Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.
Are there reporting requirements for foods other than dietary supplements?
[Updated September 2013] Does the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act apply to foods other than dietary supplements, and if not, are there other mandatory reporting requirements for foods other than dietary supplements?
Is the dietary supplement Consumer Protection Act applicable to other foods?
The requirements of the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act do not apply to foods other than dietary supplements.
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Who is responsible for regulating dietary supplement advertising?
Dietary supplement advertising, including ads broadcast on radio and television, falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission. Once a dietary supplement is on the market, FDA has certain safety monitoring responsibilities.