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Compliance April 2026 6 min read

The FTC Said Copywriters Are Liable. Here's What That Means for Your Brand.

The FTC's December 2022 Health Products Compliance Guidance explicitly named copywriters and ad agencies as liable parties. If your product copy makes unsubstantiated health claims, your brand — and your copywriter — are both on the hook.

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Supplements April 2026 7 min read

What Supplement Brands Can't Say — And What to Say Instead

Structure/function claims are legal. Disease claims are FTC violations. Most supplement brands don't know where the line is — until they cross it. This guide shows you exactly what language is safe, what isn't, and what to write instead.

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Skincare April 2026 6 min read

Cosmetic vs. Drug Claims: Where the FDA Draws the Line for Skincare Brands

"Reduces the appearance of fine lines" is a cosmetic claim. "Removes wrinkles" is a drug claim. The difference is enormous — MoCRA (2022) gave the FDA mandatory recall authority. Here's how to write skincare copy that converts without triggering enforcement.

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Amazon March 2026 5 min read

Amazon's March 2026 Supplement Deadline: What Every Brand Needs to Know

From March 31, 2026, Amazon requires every ingredient claim on a supplement listing to exactly match the Supplement Facts Panel. "Raw material equivalent" claims are banned. Amazon's AI scans your entire brand presence — including your website.

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Pet Products March 2026 7 min read

The Pet Supplement Compliance Guide: What DSHEA Doesn't Cover (And VMD Won't Allow)

DSHEA does not apply to animal products. The FDA confirmed this in 1996. "May help" provides zero protection under UK VMD rules. This guide covers the compliance framework every pet supplement brand needs before they write a single word of copy.

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