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PTSD Claims Enforcement Increasing

Find and remove high-risk “buzzwords”

PTSD Claims Enforcement Increasing

FDA enforcement of PTSD claims is increasing. 


This year there have been five PTSD-related warning letters, up from just three PTSD-related letters in all of 2021. This is an example of a high-risk “buzzword” to watch out for, and a great opportunity for companies to ensure this word is not lurking in any marketing.


Look for high-risk words in:

🔷 Old social media posts. 

🔷 Blogs: Here is a post about best practices for reducing risks when writing blogs. 

🔷 Hashtags: Here is a video about this. 


Here's a post about removing high-risk "buzzwords".


Most PTSD letters also mention CBD, meaning any company selling cannabinoids should especially ensure they are not using high-risk words.



Disclaimer: The educational information provided here is for informational purposes only. Contact an attorney for specific legal advice. Rule #1 in compliance is to ensure marketing is truthful and not misleading.

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