Regulation of Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements

Companies developing new food products that will be promoted in the United States with a focus on health must, of course, be aware of the latest research developments on the health benefits of each of the ingredients that can go into a food. But they must also decide what health-related claims they hope to make for the new product and be knowledgeable as to whether such statements are allowed.

Since different claims are allowed in different food categories, a company must know something about the…