Making False Claims

Have you ever seen a claim made on a food, beverage or supplement label that seemed too good to be true? Unfortunately, this happens all the time. However, the companies producing these products won’t get away with it for long. The FDA has strict rules for claims made on labels. If your label does not adhere to these rules, you may be subject to serious consequences. In this article, we’re going to cover what a claim is, what happens if you make a false claim, and how US Imports can help.

What Are Claims?

A claim could be a variety of things, such as “100% Organic” or “All Natural.” These particular claims are permissible so long as your product qualifies. Some claims are preapproved by the FDA and others are allowed if they are truthful and do not mislead consumers.  An example of a preapproved health claim would be “you can reduce your risk of osteoporosis with physical daily exercise, vitamin D, and calcium.” This claim is backed by scientific data and has been proven by scientists and is permissible so long as the product contains the appropriate levels of vitamins and nutrients. An example of a claim that is not preapproved but still permissible would be a claim such as “helps lower cholesterol,” again so long the product contains certain levels of vitamins and nutrients as.

What Happens If You Make a False Claim?

Making a false claim is something that will destroy the credibility of not only your products but your business as well. Customers are driven by authenticity and want to believe that your product does exactly what it says it does. Therefore, you need to make sure your claims are reviewed by professionals before you start selling your product. If you happen to make a false claim on your product, your product may be deemed misbranded by the FDA and denied entry into the US. You may even face lawsuits if you make a false claim and your customers find out the claim is not true.

How US Imports Can Help Your Business

US Imports is a team of regulatory specialists who are here to help you solve your FDA needs. We offer a wide selection of services to choose from; one of which being a Claims Review. A Claims Review is a detailed review of the claims on your product label in which we make sure it adheres to FDA regulations. If it looks good, you’re good to go! If not, we will give you the suggested corrections.

Takeaway

If you have one or more products that have nutrient content, health, organic or other regulated claims that need reviewing, US Imports is here to help. Legal and regulatory compliance shouldn’t cost a fortune. However, knowing who to trust can be a hassle. Let US Imports be your one-stop shop for all your FDA needs so your business can run as smoothly as possible!