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US Dietary Supplements Certification Includes the below Courses.

Training#1 Promoting and Advertising Dietary Supplements in Compliance with FDA and FTC Regulations (2 hrs)

Training#2 US Dietary Supplements - Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Product Claims, Labelling Issues and FDA Updates (2 hrs) 

Training#3 Strategies for Substantiating Structure-Function Claims for Dietary Supplements in the United States (3hrs)

Training Agenda


Training#1 Promoting and Advertising Dietary Supplements in Compliance with FDA and FTC Regulations
  • Compliance and what you can do to protect yourself and your company.
  • Tips on how to market dietary supplements that benefit health
  • Regulations governing the promotion and advertising of dietary supplements
  • Types of claims FDA allows will be discussed, e.g., Qualified Health Claims, Structure/Function Claims and Nutrient Content Claims
  • Risk-based approach to efficacy substantiation
  • Enforcement actions and what to expect if government is investigating your firm
  • How FDA and FTC regulations intertwine
  • Real world examples of acceptable versus unacceptable product claims
Training#2 US Dietary Supplements - Regulatory Compliance Requirements, Product Claims, Labelling Issues and FDA Updates 

Dietary Supplement Overview

  • What is a dietary supplement?
  • Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals/OTC Drugs/Conventional Foods.

Regulatory Structure

  • FDA Structure regarding Dietary Supplements.
  • Industry Groups.

History of Dietary Supplement Regulation

  • Early History & DSHE.
  • Code of Federal Regulations.

Manufacturing/Distributor Considerations

  • Company & Facility Registration.
  • GMP Requirements.

Dietary Ingredients

  • What qualifies as a dietary ingredient?
  • Old dietary ingredients vs. New dietary ingredients.
  • New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN).
  • Updated New Dietary Ingredient Guidance from FDA.

Labeling Considerations

  • Display Panels & Layout.
  • Supplement Facts Panel Requirements.
  • Labeling Claims.
  • Health vs. Disease vs. Structure/Function claims.
  • Disclaimers/Substantiation.
  • Notification of labeling claims to FDA.
  • Dietary Supplement Labeling Act.

Advertising Considerations

  • FDA vs. FTC jurisdiction & enforcement.
  • Expressed vs. Implied Claims.
  • Disclosures & Claim Substantiation.
  • Testimonials.

Current Events

Questions & Answers.



Training#3 Strategies for Substantiating Structure-Function Claims for Dietary Supplements in the United States 
  • Regulatory requirements for substantiating dietary supplement claims for advertising and labeling
  • Identifying different types of dietary supplement claims
  • Competent and Reliable Scientific Evidence
  • How to characterize/rank product claims
  • Risk-based approach to scientific substantiation
  • Scientific evidence recommendations (based on risk)
  • Qualifying claims
  • Linking scientific evidence to finished products
  • Linking scientific evidence to botanical extracts
  • Regulatory requirements for substantiating dietary supplement claims for advertising and labeling
  • Identifying different types of dietary supplement claims
  • Competent and Reliable Scientific Evidence
  • How to characterize/rank product claims
  • Risk-based approach to scientific substantiation
  • Scientific evidence recommendations (based on risk)
  • Qualifying claims
  • Linking scientific evidence to finished products
  • Linking scientific evidence to botanical extracts
  • Regulatory requirements for substantiating dietary supplement claims for advertising and labeling
  • Identifying different types of dietary supplement claims
  • Competent and Reliable Scientific Evidence
  • How to characterize/rank product claims
  • Risk-based approach to scientific substantiation
  • Scientific evidence recommendations (based on risk)
  • Qualifying claims
  • Linking scientific evidence to finished products
  • Linking scientific evidence to botanical extracts

Who will benefit

This course will be beneficial to the following personnel in Dietary Supplement manufacturing companies:

  • Executives of Dietary Supplement companies
  • Regulatory Compliance Professionals
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Dietary Supplement Manufacturers
  • Dietary Supplement Distributors
  • Sales/Marketing Personnel

How to Earn Your US Dietary Supplements Certification?

Becoming a attendee is easy.

  • Enroll: Register for the complete 7 hrs course program. You will receive an email with instructions on accessing the courses.
  • Learn: Attend each of the courses and successfully pass the self-assessment with a score of 80% or higher.
  • Earn: Once you have fulfilled all the program requirements, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement.

Faculty Travis Austin MacKay


Travis MacKay is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Plexus Worldwide, a leading direct sales company with a range of products dedicated to helping others obtain health and happiness. He currently oversees international regulatory compliance activities driving strategic direction focused on claims development and substantiation strategy, product development and commercialization, international formulation considerations, and quality testing & validation.

Travis has 20 years of quality and regulatory experience, including prior regulatory affairs leadership positions within well-respected, global consumer product companies. He has a passion for mentoring regulatory professionals to develop robust compliance systems that keep business moving forward.