Supplement Claim Checker
Paste a supplement title, bullet points or product description. The checker flags disease claims and other risky wording, and names the FDA, FTC or Amazon rule behind each finding.
Free check: rule library only, first 3 findings shown. The text you check here is not saved.
What this checker flags
Disease claims
Treat, cure, prevent or reverse wording tied to a named disease, such as "treats arthritis", "prevents heart disease" or "reverses diabetes".
Biomarker claims
"Lowers cholesterol", "lowers blood sugar" and "lowers blood pressure". FDA gives "reduces cholesterol" as an example of an implied disease claim.
Infection and antiviral claims
Claims to prevent colds or flu, kill viruses, or act as an antiviral or antimicrobial. FDA treats claims about resisting infection as disease claims.
FDA and prescription-drug references
"FDA approved" on every platform. On Amazon listings, also "GLP-1", "legal steroid" and Viagra-style names such as "Viagrex", which Amazon's dietary supplement policy prohibits.
Proof and authority claims
"Clinically proven", "doctor formulated" and "doctor recommended", each of which needs evidence for the product and the specific claim.
Detox and origin wording
"Detox", "flushes toxins" and "Made in USA" are flagged for review, so you can confirm the claim is accurate before you publish.
Structure/function claims and disease claims
Under 21 CFR 101.93, a supplement may describe how a nutrient or dietary ingredient affects the structure or function of the body, such as FDA's example "calcium builds strong bones". FDA does not pre-approve these structure/function claims, but the company must hold evidence that each one is truthful and not misleading.
A claim to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent a disease is different:
the product will be subject to regulation as a drug unless the claim is an authorized health claim for which the product qualifies.
FDA lists ten criteria for a disease claim in 101.93(g)(2). In summary, a statement is a disease claim when it does any of the following:
- Names a specific disease, or its characteristic signs or symptoms, such as "reduces the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis".
- Implies a disease through the product name, the formulation, a cited publication, the word "disease", or pictures and symbols. FDA calls names such as "CarpalHealth" or "CircuCure" disease claims.
- Places the product in a class of disease-treating products, such as analgesics, antidepressants, antimicrobials or antivirals.
- Presents the product as a substitute for, an addition to, or a remedy for the side effects of a disease therapy.
- Refers to an uncommon or harmful abnormal condition, to the body's response to a disease, or otherwise suggests an effect on a disease.
In determining whether a statement is a disease claim under these criteria, FDA will consider the context in which the claim is presented.
| Generally a structure/function claim | A disease claim |
|---|---|
| "maintain cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range" | "reduces cholesterol" (an implied disease claim) |
| "supports the immune system" | "supports the body's ability to resist infection", "supports the body's antiviral capabilities" |
| "mild memory loss associated with aging" | "Alzheimer's disease or senile dementias in the elderly" |
The FDA disclaimer and the 30-day notification
A structure/function claim on a supplement label must carry the DSHEA disclaimer, which is required by 21 U.S.C. 343(r)(6)(C) and 21 CFR 101.93. The wording is fixed. For one claim:
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
When the label has more than one claim, each claim can carry the singular disclaimer, or one plural disclaimer can cover them all:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Placement. Put the disclaimer directly next to the claim with no intervening material, or link the two with a symbol such as an asterisk.
- Box. A disclaimer that is not next to its claim must be set off in a box.
- Type. Boldface, in letters no smaller than one-sixteenth of an inch.
- Each panel. The regulation says each panel or page with a claim. FDA said on December 11, 2025 that it will not enforce that part, but the disclaimer must still be on the label and linked to every claim.
30-day notification. No later than 30 days after you first market a supplement with a structure/function claim, notify FDA of the claim text, the ingredient it concerns, the brand name and the company's name and address. A responsible person signs it and certifies that the company has substantiation. FDA encourages filing through its COSM portal.
Evidence. The FTC's Health Products Compliance Guidance says substantiation for health benefits will generally need to be randomized, controlled human clinical testing. A disclaimer does not replace that evidence.
Amazon's dietary supplement policy
Amazon may classify a product as a dietary supplement from what its listing, label or marketing materials show: a Supplement Facts panel, a "Dietary Supplement" statement, dosing instructions, or health-benefit and structure/function claims. A product with a Nutrition Facts panel can still fall under the policy. Product listing attributes and images must not do the following:
- Show the FDA logo, or claim "FDA approved" unless the product has official FDA approval.
- Make disease claims or implied disease claims, unless FDA approved the statement.
- Compare the product to prescription drugs or controlled substances, or use a name that could be confused with one. Amazon names "GLP-1", "Viagrex" and "TestosterX".
- Claim effects like an anabolic steroid, such as "Legal Steroids".
- Include disease names in the keywords.
- State extract or ingredient weights that do not match the Supplement Facts panel, such as 10,000mg of raw herb value for 500mg of extract, or weights without an ingredient name or portion size. Equivalent units are allowed when they match the panel.
- Make "Non-GMO" claims without a product-level Non-GMO Project Verified or Nutrasource Igen certificate, an ISO 17025 lab PCR report, or a USDA Organic certificate.
Make disease claims or implied disease claims, unless the FDA approved the statement.
Amazon also verifies supplements through authorized third-party testing, inspection and certification (TIC) providers, requires insurance and a third-party cGMP certificate, and deactivates a listing right away if the product fails testing or document review.
Rewrite examples
Each rewrite keeps the product and the reason to buy and removes the part that makes a disease claim or needs evidence you may not hold. The asterisk links a structure/function claim to the FDA disclaimer. The rewritten lines return no rule match in the free check; the platform still makes the final decision.
Treats arthritis pain
Promotes joint flexibility*
Why: Naming arthritis makes this a disease claim under 21 CFR 101.93(g). "Promotes joint flexibility" describes a body function and names no disease. You still need evidence for it, and the disclaimer.
Helps lower cholesterol naturally
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range*
Why: FDA treats "reduces cholesterol" as an implied disease claim and gives maintaining levels "already in the normal range" as the structure/function form.
Helps prevent colds and flu
Supports a healthy immune system*
Why: Preventing an infection is a disease claim. FDA lists "supports the immune system" as acceptable and claims about resisting infection as disease claims.
FDA approved formula
Manufactured in a third-party certified cGMP facility
Why: FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements before they are marketed, and Amazon prohibits the claim. Amazon itself requires third-party cGMP certification, so state it only if you hold a current certificate.
10,000mg Turmeric Power in Every Bottle
Turmeric root extract, 500 mg per serving (2 capsules)
Why: Amazon prohibits inflated raw-herb equivalents and weights without an ingredient name or a portion size. The free check cannot compare your copy with your Supplement Facts panel, so check every number against the panel yourself.
How to read the result, and what this check does not cover
- Must fix: wording the rule library treats as a likely violation, such as "treats arthritis" or "FDA approved" on a supplement.
- Review: wording that depends on context or evidence, such as "clinically proven". The free check may also mark the word "cure" inside the FDA disclaimer; the disclaimer wording is required, so leave it as written.
- The free check runs the rule library only and shows the first 3 findings. The full check adds an AI context review, including implied claims and a missing disclaimer, and a rewrite for each finding.
- In the e-commerce scenario, ByeRisk checks text: titles, bullet points and descriptions. TikTok videos can be checked under the TikTok scenario.
Outside this check:
- Product eligibility. Amazon's TIC verification, insurance and cGMP requirements, and products it prohibits outright. For CBD, FDA has concluded that CBD products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition, and Amazon's supplement policy lists CBD among prohibited products.
- Your evidence and your label. The checker cannot judge your study, read your label artwork or file your FDA notification.
- Images. Image checks for e-commerce listings are planned for a later stage.
The full check goes further
The free check above runs the rule library only. Create a free account for the full check; new accounts get 100 credits.
- AI context review: implied claims, missing disclosures and wording that rules alone cannot judge
- One-click rewrite of flagged wording, checked again before you use it
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a structure/function claim and a disease claim?
A structure/function claim describes how a nutrient or ingredient supports normal body structure or function, such as "calcium builds strong bones". A disease claim says or implies that the product diagnoses, treats, cures, mitigates or prevents a disease, such as "reduces the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis". A disease claim makes a supplement subject to regulation as a drug.
Does the FDA disclaimer make a disease claim acceptable?
No. The disclaimer accompanies structure/function claims. Its own text says the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, so it cannot cover a claim that says the opposite.
Where does the disclaimer go?
Directly next to the claim, or linked to it with a symbol such as an asterisk. If it is not next to the claim, it must be set off in a box, in bold type at least one-sixteenth of an inch high. Since December 11, 2025, FDA has said it will not enforce the each-panel requirement, but the disclaimer must still be on the label and linked to every claim.
Can I say my supplement is FDA approved?
No. Under DSHEA, FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements before they are marketed. Amazon prohibits both the "FDA approved" claim and the FDA logo for supplements.
Do I need to tell FDA about my claims?
Yes. You must notify FDA no later than 30 days after first marketing a supplement that carries a structure/function claim. FDA encourages filing through its COSM electronic portal.
If the checker finds nothing, will Amazon accept my listing?
Not necessarily. The free check matches wording against the rule library. It does not see implied claims, images or your compliance documents, and Amazon makes the final decision.
Sources
The official pages this page relies on. Policies change, so check the source before you act on it.
- eCFR21 CFR 101.93 Certain types of statements for dietary supplements
- FDAStructure/Function Claims
- FDASmall Entity Compliance Guide on Structure/Function Claims
- FDADietary Supplement Labeling Guide: Chapter VI. Claims
- FDALetter to the Dietary Supplement Industry on the DSHEA Disclaimer
- FDANotifications for Structure/Function and Related Claims in Dietary Supplement Labeling
- FDAQuestions and Answers on Dietary Supplements
- FDAFDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)
- FTCHealth Products Compliance Guidance
- AmazonDietary supplements
This page explains published rules for general information. It is not legal advice, and the platform or regulator makes the final decision.