Dietary Supplements

A dietary supplement is defined as a product taken by mouth containing a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, and amino acids.

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Dietary Supplement Resource Library

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 (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Regulation of Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements are regulated products. Dietary supplement marketing, manufacturing, labeling, and advertising are all covered by regulations enforced by FDA and the Federal Trade Commission.

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FAQs About Dietary Supplements Regulations

Regulation of Dietary Supplements covers marketing, manufacturing, labeling, and advertising enforced by FDA and the Federal Trade Commission. See these FAQs to learn more.

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

CHPA commends Senators Wyden, Paul, and Merkley for their bipartisan bill which will provide a pathway for CBD to be legally marketed as a dietary supplement.

May 19, 2021

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CHPA Chat - Dietary Supplements and the Pandemic Boom in Wellness

COVID-19 has taught us a lot about minimizing our risk and focusing on wellness and prevention in our lives. Anita and John dig into what this shift means to the dietary supplements category of the consumer healthcare industry.

May 17, 2021

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On Capitol Hill

CHPA is a proud supporter of the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC), a bipartisan forum for the exchange of ideas and information regarding dietary supplements in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

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