US · FDA · DSHEA · FTC
FDA compliance for food, beverage and supplement brands in the US
The US regulates food and beverages under FDA food rules and dietary supplements under DSHEA, a framework that places the burden of safety on the manufacturer. For food and drink it's the Nutrition Facts panel and additive rules; for supplements it's NDI notification and the structure/function-versus-drug claim line where most brands get into trouble.
The regulatory landscape
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Regulates food and beverages (Nutrition Facts, additives, labelling under 21 CFR 101) and dietary supplements under DSHEA. FDA doesn't approve products pre-market but can take enforcement action after.
DSHEA
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
Defines what qualifies as a dietary supplement, permits structure/function claims with proper disclaimers, and sets the Supplement Facts panel requirements.
FTC
Federal Trade Commission
Governs advertising and marketing claims for food, beverage and supplements, including ecommerce listings, social media, and influencer content.
What Taama covers for United States
The checks that matter most for this market.
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Ingredient permissibility and NDI screening
Checks every ingredient against FDA food additive rules and the dietary supplement ingredient database, flagging any New Dietary Ingredient that requires pre-market notification.
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Classification and claim type
A definitive verdict on whether your product is a conventional food/beverage or a dietary supplement, and whether each claim is a permitted structure/function claim or crosses into drug territory.
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Nutrition Facts / Supplement Facts compliance
Validates the correct panel for the product: Nutrition Facts for food and drink, Supplement Facts for supplements, including serving sizes, Daily Values, and mandatory disclaimers.
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Label and packaging compliance
Checks all mandatory label elements under 21 CFR Part 101 (food) and Part 111 (supplements).
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FTC claims substantiation check
Reviews marketing claims against FTC substantiation standards to flag claims that would require evidence or need to be qualified.
Coming soonMarketing and ecommerce material review: validate ads, social content, and ecom listings against United States regulatory requirements. Beauty and pet food coverage is on the way.
Whether it's a functional beverage edging toward a drug claim or a supplement's structure/function language, the claim line is where US brands get into the most trouble. Taama draws it clearly before your product launches.
Get clarity on your US classification and label requirements
Upload your product and target the US. Taama validates ingredient permissibility, classification, the right facts panel, and FTC compliance in one pass.
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