### Question
How does FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT define new dietary ingredient?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 350b*, **new dietary ingredient** is defined as:

> a dietary ingredient that was not marketed in the United States before October 15, 1994 and does not include any dietary ingredient which was marketed in the United States before October 15, 1994

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 350b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IV-FOOD**

