Food
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
FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA) Health and Nutrient Content Claims
Health Claims That Meet Significant Scientific Agreement (SSA)
Structure/Function Claims for Dietary Supplements and Conventional Foods







