What kinds of claims can be made on the labels of Dietary Supplements?
As with other food products, the manufacturer can put certain claims on the product label. These claims tell consumers about the nutritional value of the product. Claims defined by FDA to describe the nutrient content of a product, like “good source” or “high”, can appear on the label if one serving meets the definition. There are specific rules as to which substances can be listed using these nutrient content claims. Manufacturers can also put FDA-approved “health claims” on a product label. Health claims describe the connection between a nutrient or food substance and a disease or health-related condition. Claims about these diet/disease relationships can appear on the label if the content of the product meets the FDA requirements and if the claim is one of the approved health claims.
