Time for a Health Claims Checkup?

Health-related advertising claims are held to a higher standard of proof than other claims. For health-related claims, a “reasonable basis” requires advertisers to provide competent and reliable scientific evidence (CARSE). In this episode, your hosts Annie and Eric dig into the weeds of National Advertising Division cases on GLP-1, claims that certain foods could “boost brain health,” performance claims like “live longer” and “jump higher,” and other drug and dietary supplement claims, including those targeted to creating a “calm mood” in children. Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction to the National Advertising Division 00:56 Health Claims Overview 02:22 Regulatory Guidance on Health Claims 05:17 Competitor Challenges in Health Claims 08:38 Nutritional Claims and Evidence 11:31 Dietary Supplements and Drug Claims 14:24 Case Studies on Dietary Supplements 15:46 Advertising to Different Audiences 19:07 Claims in Sports Performance Products 22:26 Pain Relief Products and Evidence 23:51 Oral Care Products and Claims 28:36 Final Tips and Conclusion The post Time for a Health Claims Checkup? appeared first on BBB National Programs.