Ensure Accountability

Today, more and more Americans are relying on dietary supplements as a comparatively inexpensive and easy way to improve their health. By combining supplements with a nutritious diet and a regular fitness routine, consumers can decrease their risk of illness and increase their overall well being to lead fuller, more productive lives.

Americans who use dietary supplements also are relying on the dietary supplement industry to produce and market safe, effective and high-quality products. Under DSHEA, the FDA was given the power to regulate dietary supplements to ensure that the industry meets the highest standards in manufacturing. While dietary supplements are not regulated in the same manner as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, the FDA has authority to hold manufacturers directly accountable for their products' safety and label accuracy.

Learn more about the FDA's regulation of dietary supplements.