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Structure/function claims may describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body, for example,...
This guidance discusses only the requirements that apply to determining whether a claim is a structure/function claim or a disease claim.
What is a Structure/Function Claim? A structure/function claim is a type of dietary supplement labeling claim that describes the role of a nutrient or ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body.
Structure/function claims can describe how a nutrient affects normal bodily functions, such as 'calcium builds strong bones.' Unlike health claims, structure/function claims do not require pre-market approval from the FDA but must be substantiated by adequate evidence.
Structure/Function Claims, which explain a nutrient or ingredient’s role in the body’s structure or function. This article will provide an in-depth exploration of these claims, ensuring clarity and compliance in your food labeling endeavors.
What are structure/function claims? Structure/function claims describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the structure or function of humans, or characterize the documented mechanism (s) of action by which a nutrient or dietary ingredient acts to maintain such structure or function.
Structure/function claims may describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body, for example,...
What is a Structure/Function Claim? Structure/function claims can: (1) describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect normal structure or function in humans (“calcium builds strong bones”); (2) characterize the action by which a nutrient or dietary ingredient maintains such structure or function (“fiber helps
Packaged food and beverage labels may carry four general types of claims, which include health claims, qualified health claims, structure/function claims and nutrient content claims. This special report focuses on health claims and qualified health claims, but each type of claim is summarized in “Quick Guide to Claims,” right.
The FTC doesn’t require notification for “structure/function” claims. Under FDA labeling law, dietary supplement marketers must notify the FDA of structure/function claims and other statements of nutritional support that appear in labeling, but don’t need to seek FDA pre-approval.