A supplement is a product that is intended to enhance the normal diet with a concentrated source of nutrients and/or other substances.
Supplements must comply with all relevant aspects of legislation in their country of production and sale in terms of composition, manufacture and control. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Food Supplements ensures that supplements are produced and controlled to the quality standards appropriate for their intended use and conform to the regulatory requirements stipulated by the appropriate health authorities. Manufacturers and distributors of supplements should comply with all applicable national laws in their home country as well as in any country to which they export their products.
Intertek’s GMP certification aligns with the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations’ (IADSA) Global Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Supplements. IADSA was created in 1998 to meet the increasing need for expertise, knowledge and experience on issues relating to supplements. Today, they are the global platform to guide the evolution of policy and regulation in the sector. It gives recommendations in areas critical to the manufacture of high-quality products, including the recovery or re-working of materials, documentation, self-inspections, sub-contracting operations, laboratory testing, complaints procedures, product recall and emergency procedures.
With an extensive international network of experts, Intertek is able to identify and define your needs in conformance to GMP guidelines, be they compliance or validation requirements. Intertek will work closely with you to provide the most cost-effective measures in attaining GMP for Food Supplements certification, chemical lab consultation, and a competitive edge in the market.
