A dietary supplement is defined as a product taken by mouth containing a dietary ingredient intended to supplement the diet. Dietary ingredients include vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, and amino acids.
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Dietary Supplement Resource Library
Explore our list of resources to learn more about the dietary supplement category and how it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The Dietary Supplements Access Act of 2023 is bipartisan legislation intended to give American consumers increased flexibility to best determine how to use their pre-tax dollars to stay healthy.
It’s a common misconception that the dietary supplements category is not regulated, when in fact it is regulated by multiple government agencies, with manufacturers and retailers also managing responsibility throughout the process.
Members of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association who market dietary supplements containing St. John's wort initiated a voluntary labeling program on April 2, 2000.
The Dietary Supplements Access Act of 2023 is bipartisan legislation intended to give American consumers increased flexibility to best determine how to use their pre-tax dollars to stay healthy.
The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Work Group has released three voluntary guidelines, intended to help the dietary supplement industry comply with cGMP regulations.
The Health in Hand Foundationleads influential, innovative educational initiatives that address specific areas where consumers need guidance and support.
The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDITM) Protocol is intended to serve as a standardized format that can be used consistently across the dietary supplement industry.
CHPA opposes state and local government attempts to restrict the use of FDA-approved color additives as doing so is vital for maintaining a cohesive regulatory framework.
The following CHPA research initiatives and products highlight the meaningful ways that OTC medicines provide consumers access to trusted, affordable, empowering self-care options.