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FDA compliance for medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics goes beyond labels and extends to content published on social media in America as well as on social media in other countries around the world.
The algorithm used by TikTok or other social media platforms to monitor user engagement in the American market can lead to the formation of "echo chambers" of misleading information because the system tends to favor content that generates strong interaction, such as likes and shares, for example. This risk is particularly heightened when it involves medical advice or the use of medical devices or dietary supplements, even if published outside the American market. Typically, these are contents that can be overly simplified or misinterpreted due to the platform's emphasis on brevity and entertainment. A greater awareness of these dynamics should lead to greater attention to remain compliant with FDA regulations. There is also a need to create policies related to the publication of content on social media that may be subject to FDA oversight.
The global spread of social media and virtual platforms involves an additional element of risk because content violating FDA regulations for medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics published in one country is still visible in America, for example. Monitoring reactions to a post, such as "likes," shares, reposting of links, and the use of the comment function, are all ways users interact with content, influencing its visibility and spread in the American market and other countries.
Of course, a manufacturer of medical devices, dietary supplements, or cosmetics cannot always monitor all content published on all social media platforms worldwide. The problem, however, arises when personnel or collaborators of the manufacturer comment on or disseminate posts or content from others that do not comply with FDA regulations regarding medical devices, dietary supplements, or cosmetics. This can appear as the approval by the manufacturer of content that promotes activities or uses not compliant with FDA regulations, for example.
It is crucial to ensure the accuracy of the content, especially considering the space limitations and difficulties in transferring information across different platforms. The rules that apply to the industry also apply to influencers, who have a significant impact on public perception and the distribution of information related to the use of medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
In conclusion, it is essential to adopt a critical and informed approach in using digital platforms to mitigate the risks associated with the dissemination of unverified or misleading information that could violate FDA regulations concerning the compliance of those product categories under FDA supervision. [In this article, we specifically discussed the FDA, but the same applies, mutatis mutandis, to all those product categories subject to compliance regulations by other agencies in the United States]
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