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Contract manufacturing and private label production of dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods is a growth industry; however, there are increasing quality requirements including meeting federal good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and the need to understand delivery technologies (i.e., tablets, softgels, effervescents), equipment needs, packaging requirements and production logistics to ensure the quality of finished products.

Basic GMP Points to Consider

Many well-intentioned companies have been left confused and puzzled by GMPs (good manufacturing practices), especially when they receive an unexpected 483 or warning letter from FDA. ...More
February 2, 2012 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Slide Show: Contract Manufacturing Insights

Contract manufacturers fill a need for a one-stop shop that passes regulatory scrutiny, offers innovation and delivers it all at the right price. INSIDER checked in with several top contract manufacturers to get their take on the state of the industry. ...More
January 13, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
GMP Compliance Video a Bestseller at SupplySide Store

The SupplySide Store, an industry education site featuring on-demand content, announced its best-selling video in its first month related GMP compliance for contract manufacturers. ...More
January 6, 2012
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
The Outsourcing Dilemma

A qualified contract manufacturer can help nutraceutical companies offer a good product, establish product differentiation and seize market opportunities. The key is finding the right partner. ...More
January 4, 2012 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
U.S.-China Trade Group Adds American Member

A California-based health products manufacturer has joined the trade group, which works to improve regulatory, opportunity and availability for health products trade between China and the United States. ...More
December 22, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Supercritical Fluid Technologies ~ SFT-110 Superfluid Extractor

Supercritical Fluid Technologies (SFT) introduced a bench top supercritical fluid extractor (SFE), the model SFT-110. ...More
December 19, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Paragon Labs Certified NSF GMP for Sport™

NSF International certified Paragon Laboratories under its GMP for Sport™ program, showing the company's products were tested and found free of certain banned substances. The new NSF GMP for Sport™ Certified program is designed to protect athletes from the risk that a ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing, Sports Nutrition
More NP Nutra Ingredients Certified Kosher

NP Nutra received new kosher certification from Earth Kosher for more than 200 ingredients. In November 2009, NP Nutra received kosher certification from Earth Kosher for more than 100 ingredients. ...More
December 7, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Atrium Innovations: NDI Draft Guidance Violates DSHEA

The New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Draft Guidance, in its current form, would establish an unlawful premarket regulatory process, according to Atrium Innovations Inc. in its comments submitted to FDA. Atrium Innovations, which manufactures dietary supplements, said the Draft ...More
December 6, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
cGMP Violations Lead to Prison Term

Failing to follow cGMPs (current good manufacturing practices) landed three supplement company workers behind bars after a judge from the New Jersey District Court sentenced New Jersey-based dietary supplement companies Quality Formulation Laboratories Inc. (QFL) and ...More
December 1, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing