The criminal offense of bringing into, or removing from, a country those items that are prohibited or upon which customs or excise duties have not been paid. Smuggling is the secret movement of goods across national borders to avoid Customs Duties or import or export restrictions.
Definition of dietary supplement. : a product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients (as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered food.
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), is a 1994 statute of United States Federal legislation which defines and regulates dietary supplements. Under the act, supplements are effectively regulated by the FDA for Good Manufacturing Practices under 21 CFR Part 111.