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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Label Claims

 

General Information

Claims that can be used on food and dietary supplement labels fall into three categories: health claims, nutrient content claims, and structure/function claims. Learn more about these categories from Claims That Can be Made for Conventional Foods and Dietary Supplements.

FDA encourages that petitions and notifications be submitted in electronic form. See How to Submit Label Claim Petitions & Notifications: Electronic Submission of Health Claim Petitions and Notifications for more information.
 

 

Types of Claims: Definitions, Guidance, Regulatory Information, and Permitted Claims

 

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