FDA would list all dietary supplements in public database
In committeeH.R. 8370Latest action
Sponsor: Maxine Dexter · Representative · OR
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Official title: Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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HR 8370 would require supplement makers to register each product with the FDA before it can be legally sold in the U.S.
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What does this do?
This bill would require companies that make, package, or distribute dietary supplements to register each product with the FDA. Registration means submitting the product name, ingredients, serving sizes, directions, allergen warnings, and a copy of the label. The FDA would build a public online database so consumers can search this information, though some details like proprietary blend amounts and staff contact info would stay private.
Who does it affect?
This bill directly affects dietary supplement manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Everyday consumers who buy supplements would also be affected, as they would gain access to a searchable public database of product information.
Why does it matter?
Supplements already on the market when the law takes effect would have 18 months to complete their listings, while new products would need to be listed before going on sale. Any supplement sold without a proper listing on file would be considered mislabeled under federal law, which could expose companies to legal consequences.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 20, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.