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Is Soda Slim FDA Approved? What the Star Means
Is Soda Slim FDA approved? No. FDA does not approve dietary supplements before they are sold, so no supplement is approved in that sense. The SodaSlim label carries the FDA statement that its claims have not been evaluated, and we claim no FDA registration, clearance or inspection for it.
Written by the SodaSlim label deskUpdated · 5 min read
Direct answer
Is SodaSlim FDA approved?
No. FDA does not approve dietary supplements before they go on sale, and SodaSlim is a dietary supplement (FDA 101 supplements).
FDA approves drugs. A product meant to treat a disease must go through that route. A supplement does not, and the maker is responsible for what it sells. So an approval stamp cannot honestly sit on a supplement, and we do not use one. We also claim no registration, clearance or inspection for this product.
The star
What does the star on the label point to?
It points to a disclaimer: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”
A supplement may describe an effect on normal body structure or function if it carries those words, and naming a disease would turn the statement into a drug claim (FDA structure/function claims). The front line “Metabolic & Appetite Support*” and its three claim lines use that route. The star is legal fine print, not a seal of quality.
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FDA approval | Applies to drugs, not supplements |
| FDA statement with a star | Claims not evaluated by FDA |
| Badges on the label | The label prints three; we did not verify them |
Claims tested
Which claims need the most careful reading?
The ones that sound like results, because the star means nobody checked them before sale.
- Label claim“Supports Craving Control & Satiety*”No study we found tested this capsule or these five rows together on cravings or fullness; NIH says little is known about weight-loss supplements. (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss) (Wanders 2011, fibre and appetite)
- Label claim“Promotes Energy Production From Fat*”A 13-trial meta-analysis found caffeine 'might promote' weight loss but results varied widely, and none tested this capsule. (Tabrizi 2019, caffeine and weight) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss)
- Label claim“Helps Support Healthy Weight Management*”Single-ingredient meta-analyses found about 1.23 kg (green coffee), 0.88 kg (garcinia) and 0.04 kg (green tea outside Japan); no trial tested the mix. (Asbaghi 2020, green coffee meta) (Onakpoya 2011, garcinia meta)
- Common claim“Natural, so safe”NIH's LiverTox links both green tea extract and garcinia products to acute liver injury, and EFSA named no safe dose of EGCG supplements. (LiverTox, green tea) (LiverTox, Garcinia cambogia)
- Common claim“Targets stubborn fat”We found no source showing any supplement targets fat in one body area; the FTC's guide to weight-loss ads lists the promises that signal a false claim. (FTC, Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads) (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss)
- Label front“Metabolic & Appetite Support*”A starred line. A supplement may describe an effect on normal body structure or function, but it must carry the FDA disclaimer; naming a disease would make it a drug claim. (FDA structure/function claims) (FDA supplement labeling guide)
- Common question“Can it replace a medicine?”No. Do not stop or change a prescribed medicine because of a supplement. A clinician can discuss prescription options and who they are for. (NIDDK, Prescription weight medications) (FDA 101 supplements)
Claims as commonly marketed for capsules like this, and the lines on the label front (SodaSlim label). Health claims in ads need competent and reliable scientific evidence (FTC health products guidance).
SodaSlim capsules: 30 to a bottleOne capsule a day · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · price and shipping shown at checkout
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What can you check instead of approval?
Check the label's printed facts and report any problem to FDA.
Look for milligrams on every row, a caffeine statement, directions, cautions and a distributor with an address. The label prints all of these; the manufacturer is not named. If a reaction happens, FDA explains how to report one (FDA report a problem). Keep taking prescribed medicine; chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing: 911. The testing and quality page covers what we could not verify. Checkout shows packs.
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FAQ
SodaSlim questions people ask
Can a supplement be FDA registered?
We make no such claim for SodaSlim. The label prints a GMP badge and others, and we hold no certificate, so we call them printed, unverified badges and say no more.
Does the FDA statement mean the capsule is unsafe?
No. It means the claims were not evaluated by FDA. It says nothing for or against the capsule's effects, so read the cautions and ask a clinician before use.
Is Soda Slim approved by anyone else?
We found no approval, certificate or lab report for it. The lot and CoA references are the seller's own, not lab proof.
Who wrote this
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Pages built from the label, the seller's brief and linked NIH, FDA, CDC, FTC and peer-reviewed sources.
Last updated . Read our editorial standards and how we check reviews. This website is the information site of a USA Authorized SodaSlim Retailer. It is not the manufacturer, and the label names Gex Corporation LLP (Ogden, Utah) as the distributor. We earn money when you buy through our order links.
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