Rule CG-DIS-003
Disease claims: what rule CG-DIS-003 checks
Rule CG-DIS-003 is one of the checker's disease claims rules. It cites 21 CFR 101.93(g). The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-DIS-003 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
Claiming to prevent a disease or condition is a disease claim.
Source: 21 CFR 101.93(g); FDCA 201(g)(1); FTC Health Products Compliance Guidance
Safer wording: Say "supports" a healthy lifestyle, or cite the specific guidance (for example a screening recommendation) instead of promising prevention.
21 CFR 101.93(g) · Needs counsel review
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