Canyonside Labs - Understanding Supplement Labeling Regulations

The dietary supplement market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 9.5% over the next ten years as more people turn to supplements to support their health. That has led to an increase in enterprising individuals seeking to enter this market and offer their ideal product to the public.

Starting a dietary supplement business is relatively straightforward, especially when working with a capsule, powder, and liquid supplement manufacturer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) treats dietary supplements similarly to food in terms of regulations, and FDA labeling rules must be followed to avoid getting into trouble with the agency. Understanding the labeling requirements for dietary supplements ensures that your product is compliant and can be sold to the public.

Core Requirements for Dietary Supplement Labels

All dietary supplement labels have to feature a set of statements explaining the bottle's contents. That is, the label needs to include the following information that's easy for the consumer to read and understand:

• Net volume or quantity of product

• Product name, including the type of supplement and the words dietary supplement or supplement following the supplement type

• Full list of ingredients and any additives used

• Company Name and corporate address of the business entity selling the supplement

• Contact information in the event of a reaction or other adverse event

• Supplements Facts panel that states the ingredients, the amount included, and % daily value if established

Sometimes, an ingredient doesn't have a daily value and most likely never will. In these instances, the ingredient can be marked as "Daily Value Not Established" on the label. 

Claims Have to be Accurate and Not Exaggerated

A joint health supplement must state that the supplement effectively provides a specific support or benefit. There also needs to be some type of proof to back up a statement, such as a laboratory test or trials that have shown consistent results.

FDA Label Approval is Not a Requirement for Dietary Supplements

The FDA does not require supplement brands to submit their labels for approval. However, you must still follow the labeling regulations to keep your product on the shelf. If your labels aren't in regulatory compliance, the FDA can force you to take your products off the market until they're labeled correctly.

All labels need to be proofed against the product that's being sold. Even though the FDA doesn't require the approval of labels, they still exercise oversight over dietary supplements. Our team at Canyonside Labs is always looking out for our customers and will let them know if we notice any regulation violations on their labels. Ultimately, the dietary supplement brand is responsible for ensuring their labels meet FDA regulations. 

How Canyonside Labs Will Help Your Supplement Business Grow

At Canyonside Labs, we're a supplement manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Making quality supplements is our passion, and we put our expertise into making our customers' products into reality. Our team is here to guide you through creating custom formulas, sourcing the ingredients, and making them into one of many final formats for consumption.

Discuss your ideas and needs for creating a new line of supplements that meet your vision. Our products and services are designed to deliver customer satisfaction while staying in compliance with FDA regulations. Contact us today for more information.