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Safety and Health Claims

Learn about the supplement label, ingredients, and health claims. 

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Make informed supplement decisions with these questions and answers that cover common dietary supplement topics.

HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Learn the process for reporting health-related reactions or illnesses from dietary supplements to the Food and Drug Administration.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Find a general overview of dietary supplements as well as safety considerations and suggested sources for more information.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

Learn about how dietary supplements are regulated and what you need to discuss with your healthcare provider before starting a supplement. 

Federal Trade Commission

Learn how to evaluate claims for products related to your health, including dietary supplements.