TL;DR
Short answer: A supplement label is a regulatory document, not decoration. Five zones have to be correct — identity and net quantity, the Supplement Facts panel, the ingredient list, allergen statements, and the distributor block. Claims must stay structure-function only: no disease claims, and never the words “FDA approved”. Free design drafts and FDA panel proofing are built into our private-label workflow.
Three audiences read your label before any customer does: FDA inspectors look for format and claim violations; Amazon and retailers request the label together with the batch COA when a listing is challenged; and your own brand absorbs the risk if a panel is wrong at 10,000 bottles. A beautiful label with a sloppy panel is an expensive defect.
Regulation changes over time, so treat this guide as a checklist for what to verify with your manufacturer — the final authority is the current FDA labeling regulations for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 101, Subpart I).
1. Identity & net quantity
Product identity (e.g. "Liquid Chlorophyll"), net content in the market's units (mL / fl oz), principal display panel priority.
2. Supplement Facts panel
Serving size, servings per container, amount per serving, %DV where required. Must match the formula in the bottle — batch by batch.
3. Ingredient statement
Other ingredients listed by weight (excipients, flavors, sweeteners included), in the required order and wording.
4. Allergens
Major allergens must be declared when present ("Contains: milk, soy..."). Hidden allergens are the fastest way to a recall.
5. Distributor block & origin
DISTRIBUTED BY with your address and country-of-origin marking per the destination market. Origin and address details are checked at proofing.
Claims live here too
Structure-function wording sits outside the panel but inside the same compliance scope — see the language table below.
| Safe pattern (structure-function) | Avoid (disease / drug claims) |
|---|---|
| "Supports healthy immune function" | "Treats, prevents or cures [disease]" |
| "Aids normal digestion" | "Reduces [disease] risk" |
| "With antioxidants" (no disease link) | "FDA approved" — not applicable to supplements |
| Product name states the ingredient | Drug-implying names ("[X]Care" for a condition) |
If a claim links a supplement to a disease, it crosses into drug territory. Structure-function claims need no FDA pre-approval but must be truthful and, under US rules, carry the standard disclaimer when the claim implies disease-risk context — your proofing pass should confirm the exact wording.
Labeling is part of the private-label pipeline, not an afterthought. The OEM & customization program includes free label design drafts, an FDA Supplement Facts proofing pass on every panel, and a 3D mockup of the finished bottle within 24 hours so you approve the look before anything prints. FNSKU tags and lot codes are attached at fill, and the label file set (print-ready, retail and FBA variants) is released with your batch.
Before signing off, walk the pre-print checklist: panel matches formula and serving basis; units correct; allergens declared; distributor block and origin set for your market; claim wording structure-function only; net quantity matches the bottle; your trademark search is at least started.
Who should review my label before I print it?
A compliant panel is the baseline; claim language is your brand risk. In our free label workflow we proof the Supplement Facts panel against FDA format rules and check allergens and origin statements. For claims and trademarks, your counsel should sign off before heavy spend.
Is %DV required for every nutrient on a Supplement Facts panel?
Vitamins and minerals are declared with % Daily Value per the FDA format; other nutrients follow their specific declaration rules. The panel must state its basis (per serving, per gummy, etc.) and match the batch identity on the bottle.
Can I write "FDA approved" on my supplement label?
No. FDA approval applies to drugs and certain other products — dietary supplements are not FDA-approved, and that claim on a supplement label is a compliance red flag. Say what the facility holds: FDA registration and cGMP compliance.
Can you design my whole label?
Yes — free label design drafts are part of the private-label program, including front-of-pack art, an FDA-format Supplement Facts panel proofing pass and a 3D mockup of the finished bottle within 24 hours.
What about allergen and "Made in" statements?
Major food allergens must be declared when present ("Contains: milk, soy..." as applicable), and country-of-origin marking follows the destination market's import rules. Both are checked during proofing before print files are released.
How do I match the label to my batch for Amazon or retail?
The Supplement Facts on the label must match the formula of the batch in the bottle. Keep the lot-specific COA with the same batch code on file — platforms and retailers ask for exactly this pairing. See our COA guide for the eight checks.
Send a quick RFQ and receive tiered pricing, a sample COA and a 3D mockup of your label within 12 hours — free label design and FDA panel proofing included.