CRN Praises FDA for Clarifying DSHEA Disclaimers’ Placement

CRN praises FDA for clarifying DSHEA disclaimers’ placement

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commends the new clarity provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding how dietary supplement companies can present the required Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) disclaimer on product labels. They describe this development as a long-sought victory for regulatory consistency and consumer understanding.For nearly thirty years, FDA practice has allowed an aste…

FDA considers rulemaking and enforcement discretion on DSHEA disclaimer

The FDA is considering amending regulations related to the DSHEA disclaimer on dietary supplement labels, potentially eliminating the requirement for the disclaimer to be displayed on every panel where structure/function claims appear. This move is in response to industry requests, aiming to reduce label clutter and litigation risks, while maintaining consumer protection and compliance with DSHEA. The FDA has rarely enforced the existing requirem