Labeling

DSHEA requires that:

A dietary supplement must contain the term “dietary supplement”
The statement of identity (name of the dietary supplement), the net quantity of contents statement (amount of the dietary supplement), the nutrition labeling, the ingredient list, and the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor
The Supplement Facts panel which lists the recommended serving size, the contents, amount of active ingredients per serving, and other added ingredients must be located on the information panel

Claims:

Dietary Supplements are allowed to have three types of claims: health claims, nutrient content claims, and structure-function claims.

Health Claims
- A health claim defines the relationship between a food, food component, or dietary supplement and reduced risk of a disease or some type of health condition.
  - Ex: “Calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.”
Nutrient Content Claims
- A nutrient content claim expressly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in a dietary supplement.
  - Ex: “Good source of calcium”
Structure-Function Claims
- A structure function claim can be: 1) A statement that claims a benefit related to a nutrient deficiency disease and that discloses the prevalence of such disease in the U.S.; 2) A statement that describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the structure or function in humans; 3) A statement that describes the general well-being from consumption of a nutrient or dietary ingredient
- Structure function claims come with a disclaimer: “This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease”
  - Ex: “Calcium builds strong bones”