Food Supplements and Natural Health Products (NHP) Services
Intertek provides scientific and regulatory support for the life cycle of food supplements and natural health products.
With the increasing availability of food supplements, natural health products and complementary medicines products on the market today, regulatory authorities are requiring greater standards to ensure that the public has access to products that are safe, effective, and high quality.
The regulation of supplement products differs around the world, with some jurisdictions considering these products as foods, while others consider them drugs. The types of health claims and accompanying standards of evidence differ in various jurisdictions, with structure-function claims permitted in certain countries and treatment and disease reduction claims allowed in others. In addition, some regulatory frameworks have a review process for supplement ingredients, while others only consider the licensing of finished products. Standards for good manufacturing practice to ensure quality also differ, with some countries requiring the inspection and licensing of facilities involved in the manufacture of finished products.
With the differing pre-market requirements and ever-changing regulatory landscape, developing a strategy is key to identifying the most efficient route to market. Today, a global perspective is essential to gaining approval in multiple markets.
Food Supplements and Natural Health Products (NHP) Services
Intertek’s global experts have an unparalleled understanding of the intricacies and processes of regulatory agencies and requirements to develop a successful strategy, follow through with the submission process, and act as a liaison with regulatory agencies as required. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers. Our services include:
- Conducting feasibility assessments and providing recommendations to meet regulatory requirements for safety, efficacy, and quality
- Compiling technical and scientific submissions to regulatory authorities, including new dietary ingredient notifications, product license applications, ingredient master files, and complementary medicines applications
- Providing product development support
- Assisting in the design, placement, monitoring, and management of clinical trial protocols for health claim substantiation
- Preparing expert opinion letters
- Acting as a liaison with regulatory authorities during the submission review process
- Administering programs to meet post-market requirements, including adverse event reporting, regulatory monitoring, and surveillance programs
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