Beverage idea help?

Question

How does somebody start a new beverage? I have a great idea and have done extensive research, there is no product like this out there. I have a lab working on the formula now.
Once I have the actual product made what are the laws regarding distribution, FDA approval, etc...
What is the smartest way to have it bottled, labeled, etc...
I see many products, beverages, supllements, etc. that say they have not been approved by the FDA, so what is the real truth on this? Is FDA approval not needed?
Obviously new beverages pop up all the time so this is not such a far fetched idea I would think.
The product will be finished soon. I have a complete marketing plan, money to spend, etc.... I just need to know some details.
I have seen similar questions like this posted here before, but with no real concrete answers.
I have also tried to research these questions but have found it hard to find info on new beverage ideas.
Any help with my question would be great. Thank you!

Answer 1

im not 100% certain, but here is a solid place to start... http://www.psc.gov/forms/FDA/fda.html

good luck!!

Answer 2

The first step is to find a patent lawyer. Your lawyer will be able to help you find all the resources/answers you need for getting your product out there into the market for consumers to try out. There are also people who's jobs are strictly centered in on making your product a 3D image from your imagination. They usually work through blueprints. But like I said, find a patent lawyer first and start from there. You can also try calling one of those places like "Invent Tech" for help there. They usually schedule a meeting with you and you discuss your product with them.

Answer 3

FDA is tricky.. it usually says not approved for items wich claim to be good for you i.e. Vitamin C, healing etc.

Depends on your beverage and costs.. cheaper or better to be in glass or can?

Answer 4

try this site...
http://www.findarticles.com/p/advanced?tb=art

good luck