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Rule CG-RFA-003

Disease claims: what rule CG-RFA-003 checks

Rule CG-RFA-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.

  1. CG-RFA-003 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text

    Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, immune-restoring, detox or regenerative claims describe the treatment or mitigation of disease and are unapproved drug claims when made for a supplement, cosmetic or biologic.

    Source: FDCA 201(g)(1); 21 CFR 101.93(g); FTC Health Products Compliance Guidance

    Safer wording: Remove anticancer, anti-inflammatory and regenerative claims. Do not describe the product as acting on disease processes.

    21 CFR 101.93(g) · Needs counsel review

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