Comparing the FDA's process for health claim submission and the FFC's guidelines for regulating functional foods | Functional Foods in Health and Disease - Online ISSN: 2160-3855; Print ISSN: 2378-7007 Skip to main content Skip to main navigation menu Skip to site footer Open Menu Functional Foods in Health and Disease - Online ISSN: 2160-3855; Print ISSN: 2378-7007 Home Food Science Publisher Functional Food Center Current Archives About About the Journal Aims and Scope Contact Editing Services Editorial Team Express Peer Review Graphical Abstract Journal Insights Privacy Statement Submissions Announcements Search Search Register Login Home / Archives / Vol. 13 No. 9 (2023): September 2023 / Research Articles Comparing the FDA's process for health claim submission and the FFC's guidelines for regulating functional foods Authors Sarah Stratton Danik Martirosyan PhD, Functional Food Institute, Dallas, TX, United States DOI: https://doi.org/10.31989/ffhd.v13i9.1228 Abstract Health claims are essential for providing accurate information about the relationship between nutrients and health outcomes to consumers. They facilitate informed decision-making and support individuals in making healthy dietary choices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates health claims to guide consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices. Health claims on food labels help consumers understand the potential health benefits associated with specific products and make informed choices aligned with their health goals. These claims also promote transparency and trust in the food industry by providing evidence-based information. The process of submitting a health claim to the FDA involves complying with regulatory requirements and providing robust scientific evidence. Scientific evidence plays a crucial role in substantiating health claims and should be based on well-designed clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and mechanistic research. Adhering to FDA labeling requirements ensures the accurate and informative presentation of health claims on food labels. The Functional Food Center (FFC) is working on theoretical aspects of creating ideal functional food (FF) products as well as how these products should be identified with special FF labels. While the FDA focuses on evaluating health claims, the FFC emphasizes the safe and effective use of functional foods. Understanding the FDA's evaluation process and the FFC's guidelines is crucial for researchers, food manufacturers, and policymakers to navigate the regulatory landscape and promote informed consumer choices. Compliance with regulatory guidelines, adherence to scientific standards, and clear communication of health claims contribute to a more informed and health-conscious society. Keywords: Health claims, health outcomes, regulatory requirements, functional foods, health benefits Downloads [Abstract] [Full Article] Published 2023-09-11 Issue Vol. 13 No. 9 (2023): September 2023 Section Research Articles License Authors retain the copyright of their articles and grant the Functional Food Center (FFC) and its journals the right of first publication under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, including commercial use, provided the original author(s) and source are properly credited. Authors may post and share their published work freely, provided that the original publication in this journal is acknowledged. By submitting to this journal, authors confirm that their manuscripts are original, not under consideration elsewhere, and that they hold the necessary rights to grant this license. The Functional Food Center encourages open scientific exchange and allows derivative and extended works, provided attribution to the original publication is maintained. About the Journal      Editing Services      Graphical Abstract      Journal Insights        Submissions        Editorial Team       Privacy Statement        Contact        Current        Archives   Open Journal Systems Hosting and Support by: OpenJournalSystems.com