Diet - Manufacturers

Manufacturers of dietary supplements often seek to promote their product by providing supporting material such as a scientific study or the statement of a medical or nutrition professional. Under certain conditions, this additional material is not considered to be labeling, per se, and is therefore not regulated in the same fashion. If the manufacturer uses a reprinted scientific article, it must be printed in its entirety and must not be accompanied by any added information. Additional publications used in connection with the sale of dietary supplements cannot be misleading, cannot promote a particular manufacturer or brand, must present a balanced view of the available scientific evidence, and must be physically separate from the dietary supplements in the store.