Raw bovine colostrum is regulated as what?

• A. A processed dairy ingredient
• B. A drug
• C. A food additive
• D. A nutritional supplement

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how products derived from animals are categorized based on their intended use and labeling. When raw bovine colostrum is sold for human consumption as something to support health, it’s treated as a dietary supplement under DSHEA. That places it in the dietary supplement category: it’s not a drug (no approved therapeutic claims), not a processed dairy ingredient used inside other foods, and not a food additive added to foods for processing effects. Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA for safety and labeling, with requirements to avoid disease treatment claims and to follow good manufacturing practices. So, raw bovine colostrum marketed as a supplement fits best as a nutritional supplement.