Georgia · Direct-to-Consumer Compliance · Category 23 of 24

Supplements

Dietary supplements sold direct to consumer under the federal DSHEA framework

Verify Before You Sell

None found

GA-specific license

DSHEA / FDA

Federal Framework

FDA food facility registration

Facility Reg.

Structure/function only, no disease claims

Claims

What's Covered / What Needs More

✓ Generally Covered

Selling dietary supplements (vitamins, herbal capsules, powders) manufactured according to FDA's Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR 111)
Making structure/function claims (e.g., 'supports immune health') with the required FDA disclaimer statement
Registering your manufacturing facility with FDA as a food facility under the Bioterrorism Act/FSMA
Selling direct, online, and wholesale once labeling and manufacturing practices meet federal standards

✕ Needs More / Watch Out

Making disease claims (e.g., 'treats arthritis', 'cures anxiety') — these turn your product into an unapproved drug under federal law
Skipping the required FDA supplement facts panel and disclaimer statement
Assuming a home kitchen meets Dietary Supplement CGMP requirements without verifying — supplement manufacturing has its own, generally stricter, facility standards than cottage food
Skipping FDA food facility registration for your manufacturing site

Three Steps to Compliance

Confirm there's no dedicated Georgia supplement license

As of this research, Georgia does not appear to layer a state-specific supplement license on top of federal DSHEA requirements — verify current guidance with GDA before assuming this holds, since this is a category worth double-checking.

Meet FDA manufacturing and labeling standards

Follow Dietary Supplement CGMP (21 CFR 111), register your facility with FDA, and use a compliant supplement facts panel with the required structure/function claim disclaimer.

Keep claims within bounds

Structure/function claims are allowed with the standard FDA disclaimer; disease treatment or cure claims are not allowed without going through drug approval — a much larger undertaking.

Quick Reference

Georgia-specific license	None identified — verify directly with GDA before selling
Federal framework	DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act)
Manufacturing standard	21 CFR 111 Dietary Supplement CGMP
Facility registration	FDA food facility registration required
Allowed claims	Structure/function claims with required disclaimer
Prohibited claims	Disease treatment, cure, or prevention claims

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Georgia require a special license to sell supplements?

No Georgia-specific supplement license was identified in current research — but confirm directly with GDA, since this is exactly the kind of category that changes without much public notice.

Can I make my supplement in a home kitchen?

Only if it genuinely meets Dietary Supplement CGMP (21 CFR 111) standards, which are generally stricter than a cottage food kitchen — verify rather than assume.

What claims can I put on my label?

Structure/function claims (e.g., 'supports energy') paired with the required FDA disclaimer are allowed; disease claims are not.

Do I need to register with FDA?

Yes — dietary supplement manufacturers generally need to register as a food facility with FDA.

Printable Checklist

Verify current Georgia-specific requirements directly with GDA
Confirm manufacturing meets 21 CFR 111 Dietary Supplement CGMP
Register manufacturing facility with FDA
Use compliant supplement facts panel
Limit claims to structure/function with required disclaimer
Avoid any disease treatment/cure/prevention language

MarketStand · Georgia Producer Compliance Series

This guide is general information, not legal advice, current as of September 2026. Georgia's cottage food, meat inspection, dairy, egg, plant, feed, and alcohol rules change — always verify current requirements with the Georgia Department of Agriculture (agr.georgia.gov), Georgia Dept. of Revenue Alcohol & Tobacco Division, and your local health department before selling.

Primary sources: Georgia Dept. of Agriculture (Cottage Food, Meat Inspection, Egg Law, Live Plant Program, Feed/Pet Food Program); HB 398 (2025); Georgia Raw Dairy Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-450 et seq.; Georgia Meat Inspection Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-60; Georgia Food Act, O.C.G.A. §26-2-20; GA Dept. of Revenue Alcohol & Tobacco Division; FDA (DSHEA, MoCRA, FSMA Produce Safety Rule, 21 CFR 108/111/113/114).