Does FDA routinely analyze the content of Dietary Supplements?
FDA has limited resources to analyze the composition of food products, including dietary supplements. So, FDA focuses first on public health emergencies and products that may have caused injury or illness. Then products thought to be fraudulent or in violation of the law are analyzed. FDA uses the remaining funds for routine monitoring of products pulled from store shelves. FDA does not analyze supplement products before they are sold to consumers. The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that the ingredient list is accurate and that the ingredients are safe. They are also required to make sure that the content matches the amount declared on the label. FDA does not have adequate resources to analyze dietary products sent by consumers who want to know their content. Instead, consumers may contact the manufacturer or a commercial laboratory.
