Supplement producers are available to serve and satisfy the expanding supplement market's demands. Due to the market's growth, it appears like there is a supplement maker around every corner. As a result, it is critical to understand how to tell the difference between excellent ones and the ones that would cut corners and supply low-quality supplements. This has led to doubt in the mind of several consumers, according to an independent poll of over 1,000 customers performed on behalf of NSF International, 60% of the consumers are concerned about contaminants and 57% are concerned about illegal chemicals in dietary supplements.
Most people in the dietary supplement industry, as well as many professionals and top athletes, understand that simply reading the label isn't always enough to trust a supplement manufacturer. Over the last 18 months, the US Department of Justice has pursued civil and criminal proceedings against more than 100 dietary supplement firms for products that included undisclosed components or made unsubstantiated claims. For breaches of 21 CFR Part 111, the FDA has confiscated items and shut down multiple factories, and courts have imposed large penalties and contempt terms. These actions by a few unscrupulous manufacturers might permanently destroy a brand's reputation and reflect badly on the whole supplement industry.
Fortunately, credible enterprises such as SMP Nutra may take advantage of this opportunity to highlight the safety of their goods, validate label claims, and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Independent third-party certification of dietary supplements and ingredients aids in building trust.
If you are new to the supplement sector, it might be difficult to choose a manufacturer who is reputable. Looking out for brands with the right product certifications and claims can help you and your integrative healthcare practitioner in the decision-making process. Continue reading to discover more about third-party certifications and some of the most frequent certifications you could come across when searching for supplements.
1) GMP
Good Manufacturing Practices are simply the guidelines for safely developing your products. These laws have been put in place to guarantee that manufacturers throughout the world are held accountable for their goods and, as a result, keep their customers safe.
cGMP is defined by the FDA as "systems that ensure correct design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities. Products with the cGMP stamp certify that the producer adheres to all standards, processes, and paperwork of their identification, strength, purity, and other characteristics.
SMP Nutra is pleased to be a GMP-certified manufacturer. All of our procedures are kept up to date with the latest and new standards, ensuring that your products are manufactured safely and of the best quality.
2) FDA Registered Facility
Food, drinks, and dietary supplements intended for consumption by humans or other animals in the US are regulated by the US FDA. Dietary supplement producers, packers, and storage facilities must register as food establishments with the FDA since dietary supplements are considered foods. SMP Nutra facility is FDA-approved.
3) Natural Products Association
We are a proud member of the Natural Products Association, which represents vitamin makers, distributors, and retailers in the nutritional supplement business.
The NPA was instrumental in the enactment of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994. This significant law achieves a compromise between the need for consumers to have access to information on safe and effective dietary supplements while also safeguarding the public from harmful goods and false and misleading claims.
The NPA plays an important role in determining safety standards, especially when it comes to supplement packaging criteria.
4) RIBUS Certified Contract Manufacturer Program
The RIBUS Certified Contract Manufacturer Program (CCM) recognizes and supports contract manufacturers who have demonstrated the ability to produce tablets and capsules using RIBUS portfolio products (Nu-FLOW, Nu-RICE, Nu-MAG, or Nu-BIND) that are functional, rice-derived alternatives to ingredients such as Silicon Dioxide and Mg Stearate.
5) Thomas Verified Supplier
The Thomas Verified Supplier badge indicates that Thomas has confirmed the company operates in North America, provides accurate business information on the Thomasnet.com supplier discovery platform, has completed a thorough review and validation of all current products and services, and is open to quoting new opportunities.
6) Eurofins VIP Certified
Eurofins offers programs geared to food, feed, and supplement producers and procurement teams, as well as counseling to contracted manufacturing plants producing 'Non-GMO' goods. Eurofins GeneScan provides ready-to-use solutions such as third-party verification of in-house programs (Eurofins VIP).
7) Eurofins Non-GMO Verified Products
Non-GMO indicates that a product was created without the use of genetic engineering and that its ingredients are not sourced from GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). Non-GMO verification refers to an auditing firm's thorough process review in which a supplier must fulfill the minimum requirement for traceability, segregation, risk assessment, testing, and quality control management to achieve Non-GMO certification status. Non-GMO testing, which refers to the actual testing protocol needed for analytically analyzing items for the presence of GMOs, is an important aspect of most Non-GMO verification processes.
In Conclusion
SMP Nutra ticks all the boxes when it comes to meeting the criteria for standard certifications in the supplement manufacturing industry.
SMP Nutra can assist you in developing one-of-a-kind bespoke supplement compositions that will set you apart from the competition. We can assist you with the full process of producing your supplement, from formulation through unique production, attractive packaging, customer support, and much more.
References
- Akabas, S. R., Vannice, G., Atwater, J. B., Cooperman, T., Cotter, R., & Thomas, L. (2016). Quality certification programs for dietary supplements. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9(116), 1370-1372.
- Food and Drug Administration, HHS. (2007). Current good manufacturing practices in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, or holding operations for dietary supplements. Final rule. Federal Register, 72(121), 34751-34958.
- US Food and Drug Administration. (2016). Dietary supplement current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) and interim final rule (IFR) facts. http://www. cfsan. FDA. gov/~ dms/dscgmps6. HTML
- https://fullscript.com/blog/third-party-certifications
