Passed in 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act (DSHEA) established a strong, comprehensive regulatory framework for dietary supplements where none existed before. Nearly 30 years later, DSHEA should protect the 21st century consumer who has access to an ever-expanding dietary supplement marketplace. A modernized regulatory structure will protect public health and reinforce the credibility of the dietary supplement category, allowing it to play a more influential role in the healthcare system.
As consumers take control of their healthcare routines, more people are turning to dietary supplements to provide a boost to their wellbeing. Modernized regulations are needed to meet growing consumer demand, strengthen confidence in dietary supplements, and keep pace with the growth of the industry.
It’s a common misconception that the dietary supplements category is not regulated, when in fact it is regulated by multiple government agencies, with manufacturers and retailers also managing responsibility throughout the process.
Today’s column in the Los Angeles Times is aligned with calls from responsible manufacturers in the dietary supplement industry who agree that regulations need to be modernized and strengthened.
CHPA submitted comments this week to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the proposed development of an authorized list of dietary ingredients marketed prior to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.
Here CHPA provides feedback on FDA's proposed development of an authorized list of pre-Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) dietary ingredients.
Scientific experts familiar with herbal products and their testing methods maintain that the DNA barcode test is not an appropriate method to determine what is in an herbal dietary supplement.
Echoing earlier comments submitted to the agency, CHPA and its member companies marketing dietary supplement products support the presumption of safety for dietary ingredients outlined in the 1994 passage of DSHEA.
The industry favors and supports the development of reasonable guidance. However, the agency’s attempt to redefine the NDI notification process contradicts the letter and spirit of DSHEA. The Draft Guidance would undo nearly two decades of agency practice and policy.
Members of CHPA which market dietary supplements formally initiated a voluntary labeling program on March 22, 2000 which relates to the use of the following label statement on dietary supplement products.
Learn about CHPA's current slate of federal legislative priorities including OTC regulatory reform, dietary supplement regulation modernization, supply chain and product integrity, and more.
Advertising and marketing of dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA, the FTC, and other governmental organizations. Products must be deemed safe prior to marketing and advertisement claims must be substantiated.
Explore our list of resources to learn more about the dietary supplement category and how it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission.
