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Information on laboratory practices, testing methods and regulatory requirements related to the dietary supplement, nutraceutical and functional food and beverage industries, including discussions of test method validation, innovations in testing equipment, quality certifications and requirements, third-party lab guidelines and nutraceutical testing methods.

The Supplement Industry’s ‘Identity’ Crisis

Industry knows who we are and who we want to be, but don't always know the identity of our products. ...More
February 10, 2012 By Steve Mister
Posted in Articles
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
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
USP FCC Comment Period Opens

The 2012 edition features numerous updates and additions, including proposed sections for stevia glycosides and probiotics ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in News
Premium Series—Dietary Supplement GMPs: What Can Industry Do Better?

This Webinar will examine key elements of GMPs for dietary supplements and what industry can do to improve its record of successful inspections. The first four years of GMP inspections have been a steep learning curve for industry and FDA. Inspection reports and warning ...More
December 16, 2011
Posted in Webinars
Understanding the Economies of Outsourcing

Outsourcing Contract Manufacturing: SOP Moving Forward?: For a dietary supplement brand, the decision to outsource its manufacturing is a choice to contract out a vital aspect of that organization. Consultant Mark Becker explores key questions to ask, how to audit potential ...More
November 4, 2011
Posted in Digital Issues, Contract Manufacturing
Siliker Scientist Named AOAC Fellow

Siliker’s Sneh Bhandari, Ph.D., has been named a fellow by AOAC for his work on test methods and service to AOAC. ...More
October 26, 2011
Posted in News
Partner Series—Application of FTIR and NIR to Meeting the 100% Identity Requirement for Dietary Supplements: Which Technique is the Right Choice

Many DS companies are utilizing FTIR (MIR) and NIR spectroscopy methods for meeting the Dietary Supplement cGMP 100% identity requirements. However, they are often faced with a choice of which method to use. This webinar will discuss the benefits and limitations of each ...More
September 21, 2011
Posted in Webinars
Slide Show: The Clinical Trial Advantage

Designing an appropriate clinical trial to test a nutritional hypothesis means answering critical questions related to protocols and expected outcomes, as well as planning ahead on how to leverage the information to substantiate product claims. ...More
September 20, 2011
Posted in Galleries