date:May 22, 2013
A product labeled as a dietary supplement cannot be represented as a conventional food.
In a warning letter last month, FDA reminded a company of this fact.
Natures Health Options LLC, which distributes Charantea Bitter Melon Ampalaya in 500-mg capsules and as tea bags, was accused of making statements on its website that represent the product as a traditional food.
If a product is labeled as a dietary supplement but does not meet the definition of a dietary supplement, e.g., because it is