Structure/Function claim

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Capitol Comments: Marketing Techniques Matter

It's not necessarily what you say but how you say it.

Todd Harrison 11.01.08

Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Capitol Comments: Due Diligence

All parties are responsible for doing their due diligence—failing to do so could lead to significant regulatory and/or legal complications.

Todd Harrison 09.01.08

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Weight Loss as a Disease Claim?

A citizen's petition filed by GlaxoSmithKline and consumer health groups seeks to change FDA's perspectives on weight loss supplements.

Online Exclusives Joanna Cosgrove 05.01.08

Capitol Comments: Applying Structure/ Function Claims

The rules for structure/ function claims can be tricky, particularly as they pertain to foods.

Todd Harrison 01.01.08

Watch What You Say

The following criteria can help guide companies when marketing their dietary supplements.

Online Exclusives Todd Harrison 01.01.08

Dietary Supplements | Fatty Acids | Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Skin Health

Does the Evidence Support the Claim?

As FDA ramps up enforcement in food and dietary supplements, companies need to know what claims can be made for their products based on their level of substantiation.

Harry Rice, PhD 10.01.07

Capitol Comments: Structure/Function Claims: Follow the Rules

It is important to start the new year off right by reviewing permissible and impermissible structure/function claims.

Todd Harrison 01.01.07

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Skin Health

Are All Foods Functional?

In early December FDA held a hearing to discuss conventional foods being marketed as functional foods;

Rebecca Wright 01.01.07

Capitol Comments: Anti-Aging Products

Companies should be familiar with FDA's and FTC's position before entering the anti-aging market.

Todd Harrison 11.01.06

The Top Issues & Opportunities in Dietary Supplements

Exploring the latest trends and developments affecting the dietary supplement market today and into the future.

Jacqueline Savaiano 04.01.06

Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Interview

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01.01.06

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Regulations

Capitol Comments: Ephedra: A Costly Victory?

A review of permitted claims for dietary supplements and the implications of the recent ephedra ruling.

Todd Harrison 06.01.05

Labeling 101 and Beyond

Examining the basics for conventional food and dietary supplement labeling, and looking toward the future.

Helen Lopez, MS 04.01.05

Captiol Comments: Claims Update

A review of claims is necessary because companies continue to step over the line in marketing dietary supplements to consumers.

Todd Harrison 04.01.05

Cosmeceuticals: Misconceptions & Market Opportunities

While the cosmeceuticals segment remains one of the largest growth areas for the personal care market, confusion remains.

Scott Bass, Emily Marden 09.01.04

The Canadian Market

Understanding the new regulatory framework for natural health products is essential in order to navigate this market.

Melody Harwood, B.Sc. 03.01.04

Capitol Comments: Structure/Function Claims

A review of permissible and impermissible claims is necessary as FDA will be increasing enforcement in this area.

Todd Harrison 01.01.04

Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Skin Health

Why Functional Foods Will Not Fail: A Market Dialectic

It would be wise for companies in the functional foods sector to stay the course and continue to 'do the right thing,' as patience and resolve will eventually pay off in opportunity.

I. Scott Bass, Esq. 11.01.03