Labelling and Commercial Sale Restrictions
- To prevent misleading claims, food supplements must not be commercially sold or advertised with therapeutic claims.
- Therapeutic claims refer to any suggestion or assertion that the product can treat, cure, or prevent diseases.
Mandatory Labelling Requirement
- Registration applicants of food supplements are required to include a specific statement on the product label.
- The label must bear the phrase "No approved therapeutic claims".
- This requirement helps ensure consumers are not misled regarding the efficacy of these products.
Regulatory Authority and Enforcement
- The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) enforces this labelling requirement.
- The circular serves as official confirmation and guidance for all stakeholders including manufacturers and distributors.
Purpose and Legal Implications
- The primary purpose is to safeguard public health by promoting truthful advertising and preventing false therapeutic claims.
- Failure to comply with this labelling requirement may result in regulatory sanctions by BFAD.
Adoption and Effectivity
- The circular was adopted on October 15, 1992.
- Signed by Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D., CESO I, Director of BFAD at the time.