No law requires a supplement brand to hire an FDA lawyer before running Meta or Google ads. For many new Shopify supplement brands, though, the first paid campaign is a better moment for a legal review than the store launch …
Do Private-Label Supplement Brands on Shopify Need Their Own FDA Lawyer?
In most cases, yes. A private-label supplement brand on Shopify should have its own FDA lawyer, or at least its own legal review, separate from the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes the product, but the brand whose name is on the …
Do Supplements Sold on Shopify Need FDA Approval Before You Start Selling?
No. Supplements sold on Shopify do not need FDA approval before you start selling them. FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness, or to approve their labeling, before they are sold to the …
Can Shopify Supplement Brands Use Influencer and TikTok Content Without FDA and FTC Risk?
Shopify supplement brands can use influencer and TikTok content, but not without risk unless the brand manages it. A creator’s video is the brand’s advertising in the eyes of the FTC, it can be evidence of a product’s intended use …
How Much Does an FDA Lawyer Cost for a New Supplement Brand?
An FDA lawyer for a new supplement brand typically costs a few thousand dollars for a basic launch review, and more if your products need ingredient filings or extensive claim work. Published flat fees in the market range from roughly …
What FDA Compliance Mistakes Do First-Time Supplement Founders Make on Shopify?
The most common FDA compliance mistakes first-time supplement founders make on Shopify happen in the copy, not the capsule. A product description that promises to treat a condition, a missing disclaimer, a review widget full of disease claims, or an …
Do New Shopify Supplement Brands Need an FDA Lawyer Before Launch?
A new supplement brand can open a Shopify store without an FDA lawyer. It cannot lawfully sell a misbranded or adulterated dietary supplement, and the storefront does not change that. The useful question is not whether counsel is legally required …
Can Customer Reviews on Your Shopify Supplement Store Create Illegal Disease Claims?
Yes. Customer reviews on your Shopify supplement store can create illegal disease claims when your store displays, features, or promotes them. The FDA and the FTC both treat a testimonial you choose to show as a claim your company is …
New Food Product Compliance Essentials
Food startup founders benefit from FDA consultant review before launch. Ingredient legality, label compliance, and marketing claims each carry separate regulatory risk. Shehadeh Giannamore, PLLC reviews products and marketing materials before market entry, helping companies avoid warning letters, import alerts, …
FDA Consultant vs Food and Drug Attorney
FDA consultants and food and drug attorneys both guide product compliance, but their scope, authority, and legal protection differ sharply. A food and drug attorney provides privileged legal representation before the FDA, including enforcement defense, while an FDA consultant offers …