Did you know? In a survey of American adults by The Pew Charitable Trusts,
about half of adults overestimate FDA regulation of supplements,
mistakenly thinking that the agency reviews or tests all of these products before they reach the market.
More than 75% of Americans take dietary supplements to improve their quality of life, however, many are unaware that the quality of these products can vary greatly. Unlike medicines, dietary supplements do not require approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they are sold to the public. The USP Verified Mark helps assure consumers that they are getting the quality they expect from the product they are purchasing.
Did you know? In a survey of American adults by The Pew Charitable Trusts,
about half of adults overestimate FDA regulation of supplements,
mistakenly thinking that the agency reviews or tests all of these products before they reach the market.
When shopping for vitamins and other dietary supplements, make sure to check for the “USP Verified Mark” on the product’s label. The USP Verified Mark means the supplement has been independently tested to confirm the product meets USP’s quality standards, so consumers can trust that what’s on the label is what’s in the bottle.
Consumers have purchased
over a billion dietary supplements with the USP Verified Mark
which can be found on national and store-brand products in supermarkets, pharmacies, and wholesale clubs across the U.S.