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Supplement Facts Label Generator

Comprehensive guide to FDA Supplement Facts labels (21 CFR 101.36) for vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and dietary supplements. Distinct from Nutrition Facts — different rules, different formatting.

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A Supplement Facts label is the FDA-mandated nutrition information panel for dietary supplements — distinct from the Nutrition Facts label used on conventional food. Required under 21 CFR 101.36, Supplement Facts panels appear on vitamin tablets, mineral supplements, protein powders, herbal capsules, and meal replacements. Key differences from Nutrition Facts: bold serving size at top, "Amount Per Serving" header, % Daily Value column (with separate handling for nutrients lacking established DVs), and a distinct section for "Other Ingredients" beneath the panel. NutriFacts is building a dedicated Supplement Facts variant for 2026; this page provides the complete regulatory reference.

Note: NutriFacts currently generates Nutrition Facts labels (21 CFR 101.9). A dedicated Supplement Facts variant is in development with a target release of late 2026. For supplement products that use a simplified Nutrition Facts format (some meal replacements, ready-to-drink protein), the existing generator may work. For full Supplement Facts compliance, contact us to join the early-access list — or use industry-specific tools like LabelCalc Supplements or DSM-Firmenich Compass in the interim.

When to Use Supplement Facts Format

You manufacture or formulate dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and concentrates.

Your product is sold as tablets, capsules, softgels, gummies, powders, or liquid drops marketed for dietary supplementation.

You sell protein powders, pre-workouts, weight-loss formulas, or sports nutrition products.

Your product makes structure/function claims (e.g., "supports immune health") or contains ingredients regulated under DSHEA.

You distribute herbal extracts, botanicals, or traditional medicine products in U.S. retail channels.

Common Products Using Supplement Facts Labels

•Daily multivitamin tablets and capsules
•Vitamin D, B-complex, and individual mineral supplements
•Protein powders (whey, casein, plant-based)
•Pre-workout and amino acid powders (BCAA, creatine, beta-alanine)
•Herbal extracts (ashwagandha, turmeric, ginseng, echinacea)
•Probiotics and digestive enzyme capsules
•Omega-3 fish oil and algae oil softgels
•Greens powders and superfood blends
•Sleep aids (melatonin, magnesium glycinate)
•Weight management and meal replacement powders

FDA Regulatory Requirements

Supplement Facts labels are required under 21 CFR 101.36 for all products legally classified as dietary supplements under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. The panel must include: net quantity of contents, serving size in bold at top, "Amount Per Serving" column header, listing of nutrients with established Daily Values (vitamins, minerals) along with their % DV, listing of nutrients/ingredients without established DVs (botanicals, amino acids) marked with a dagger (†) referencing a footnote stating "Daily Value not established", "Other Ingredients" section below the panel listing inactive ingredients in descending order, and a structure/function claim disclaimer if applicable. Font requirements mirror Nutrition Facts (minimum 8-point body text, 13-point "Supplement Facts" header).

How Supplement Facts Differs From Standard Vertical

1Header reads "Supplement Facts" instead of "Nutrition Facts" — different bold rule and slightly different vertical placement.
2Serving size appears in bold at the TOP of the panel (Nutrition Facts puts servings per container first, then serving size).
3Two distinct ingredient categories: nutrients with established DV (shown with % DV column) and nutrients/herbs without DV (shown with † symbol and "Daily Value not established" footnote).
4Botanicals must list both the common name and Latin binomial (e.g., "Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)").
5Plant parts must be specified for herbal ingredients (e.g., "Echinacea root extract" vs "Echinacea aerial parts").
6Required disclaimer for structure/function claims: "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
7"Other Ingredients" section appears OUTSIDE the Supplement Facts box, beneath it, listing all inactive ingredients in descending order by weight.
8No "added sugars" line — supplements don't use the food-category 2020 rule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a Supplement Facts label and a Nutrition Facts label?

Supplement Facts labels (21 CFR 101.36) are for dietary supplements as defined under DSHEA — products marketed to supplement the diet that contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or related concentrates. Nutrition Facts labels (21 CFR 101.9) are for conventional food. The most visible differences: header text ("Supplement Facts" vs "Nutrition Facts"), serving size placement, separate handling of nutrients with vs without established Daily Values, and the required FDA disclaimer for structure/function claims. A protein bar uses Nutrition Facts; a protein powder marketed as a dietary supplement uses Supplement Facts.

How do I know if my product needs a Supplement Facts or Nutrition Facts label?

Classification depends on marketing positioning, not just composition. If your product is intended to supplement the diet (DSHEA definition) AND contains a "dietary ingredient" (vitamin, mineral, herb, amino acid, etc.) AND is in a form like a capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid not represented as a conventional food, it's a dietary supplement requiring Supplement Facts. If your product is intended as a meal, snack, or beverage with nutritional value, it's conventional food requiring Nutrition Facts. Protein powders fall on a gray line — those marketed for general nutrition typically use Nutrition Facts, those marketed for sports/dietary supplementation use Supplement Facts.

What is the FDA "Daily Value not established" footnote?

For ingredients without an FDA-established Daily Value (most herbs, botanicals, amino acids, novel compounds), the % Daily Value column shows a dagger symbol (†) and the footnote reads: "† Daily Value not established." This appears below the Supplement Facts table. Common examples: turmeric, ashwagandha, ginseng, melatonin, CoQ10, glucosamine — all use the † notation.

Is the "These statements have not been evaluated" disclaimer always required?

Only when your product makes a structure/function claim — for example, "Supports immune health" or "Promotes healthy joints." Statements of nutritional support that don't mention treating, preventing, or curing disease may require this disclaimer. The exact rule is in 21 CFR 101.93(c). Products that make only nutrient content claims (e.g., "Excellent source of Vitamin C") don't need the disclaimer. Disease claims are not permitted on supplements at all under DSHEA without specific FDA approval.

What is the "Other Ingredients" section?

Below the Supplement Facts box, supplement labels must include an "Other Ingredients" section listing all inactive ingredients in descending order by weight. This includes capsule materials (gelatin, vegetable cellulose), fillers (microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate), flow agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), coatings, colors, and preservatives. Active dietary ingredients appear inside the Supplement Facts table; everything else lives in Other Ingredients.

Do herbal supplements need to list Latin names?

Yes. The FDA requires the common name plus the Latin binomial (scientific name) for botanical ingredients. Example: "Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) 250 mg." You must also specify the plant part used (root, leaf, flower, aerial parts, etc.), and if standardized to specific marker compounds, the standardization must be disclosed (e.g., "Standardized to 5% echinacosides").

When will NutriFacts release a dedicated Supplement Facts generator?

A dedicated Supplement Facts variant is in development with a target release of late 2026. It will support the unique formatting rules including Daily Value/non-DV ingredient separation, botanical Latin naming, plant parts, structure/function disclaimers, and Other Ingredients sections. Contact us via the contact page to join the early-access list. Until then, supplement manufacturers needing labels can use industry-specific tools or work with regulatory consultants.

Are dietary supplements regulated more strictly than food?

Differently — not always more strictly. Under DSHEA, supplements are regulated by the FDA but do not require pre-market approval like drugs do. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring product safety and label compliance before distribution. The FDA can take action against unsafe products or misleading labels after they're on market. Supplements making disease claims (e.g., "cures diabetes") would be regulated as unapproved drugs and subject to enforcement.

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