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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are required for producers of dietary supplements under federal regulations and are enforced by FDA; certification for GMP compliance is available through a number of organizations to confirm manufacturers’ compliance to established standards for quality control, testing and production.

STR-R's GMP Audits Accredited by ACLASS

Assured Calibration and Laboratory Accreditation Select Services (ACLASS) accredited STR-Registrar under its good manufacturing practices (GMP) factory assessment program for and dietary supplement, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and medical device manufacturers. ...More
February 8, 2012
Posted in News
The Cost of GMP Compliance

The costs companies incur to become compliant with dietary supplement GMPs are numerous and variable, covering everything from increased testing, record-keeping and quality control processes, as well as any additional facility improvements, personnel, training and ...More
February 8, 2012 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
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
NHK Obtains NPA GMP Recertification

NHK Labs Inc. was recertified under Natural Products Association’s (NPA) GMP (good manufacturing practice) third-party certification program. ...More
February 1, 2012
Posted in News
Mounting Costs?

Complying with dietary supplement GMPs potentially presents companies with escalating costs for testing, personnel, equipment and third party services. ...More
January 26, 2012
Posted in Blog
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
2012: A Year of Promise and Peril

The natural products industry faces big challenges in 2012. How it reacts to FDA's new era of preventative control, potential adulteration of products used by Olympic athletes and the U.S. November election could change the market for years to come. ...More
January 9, 2012
Posted in Articles, Sports Nutrition
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
Vitamin Shoppe First Retailer to Earn Certified for Sport

The nutritional products retailer received certification from NSF for it True Athlete line of performance products. ...More
January 5, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
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