In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations on dietary supplements, requiring manufacturers to provide evidence of safety and effectiveness before marketing their products. This means that dietary supplements can no longer be sold with unproven claims about their health benefits.
Under the new regulations, manufacturers must submit safety and efficacy data to the FDA before marketing their products. The FDA will review the data and decide whether to allow the product to be sold as a dietary supplement.
This marks a significant shift from the previous regulatory framework, which allowed manufacturers to market supplements without proving their safety or efficacy. The new regulations aim to protect consumers from potentially harmful and ineffective supplements.
The FDA has also issued warning letters to companies that have made unproven claims about their supplements, and has taken legal action against companies that have sold dangerous or adulterated products.
Overall, the new regulations represent a positive step towards ensuring the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements, and protecting consumers from false or misleading health claims.
