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FDA : Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements can help improve health but can also have risks. Get the facts on supplements and how the FDA regulates them to help keep you safe.
How Are Dietary Supplements Regulated?
In 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), providing a comprehensive definition for "dietary supplement" and delineating the FDA's jurisdiction over these products. Presently, under existing law:
The FDA lacks the authority to pre-approve the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements or their labels before they enter the market. Under the FD&C Act, dietary supplement companies bear the responsibility to ensure that their products adhere to safety standards and comply with the law.
Dietary supplement labels are mandated to include nutritional information, presented as a Supplement Facts label. This information encompasses the serving size, servings per container, a comprehensive list of dietary ingredients, and the quantity of each ingredient per serving. Additionally, these labels must prominently feature a statement on the product's front, identifying it as a "dietary supplement" or using a similar descriptive term like "herbal supplement" or "calcium supplement."
It is crucial to note that despite being labeled as a dietary supplement, any product designed to treat, prevent, cure, or alleviate disease symptoms is categorized as a drug. Consequently, such products are subject to all regulatory requirements applicable to drugs.