Supplement brand owners can help ensure their contract labs follow GMPs by conducting audits and challenging test results.

Supplement brands should choose a contract research organization that can provide high-quality credible clinical data at a reasonable cost.

Specialty ingredients like enzymes and probiotics are unique and can be complicated to test, but the benefits of formulating with them are worth any challenges involved.

When considering a clinical study, utilizing well-defined approaches can minimize study risks and maximize returns on investment.

The key to any successful laboratory starts and ends with good manufacturing practices.

In a letter to FDA's top dietary supplement official, the Center for Science in the Public Interest argued ginkgo biloba is perhaps among the most adulterated herbs sold as a supplement.

The three primary testing requirements from a regulatory standpoint include testing against established specifications; using scientifically valid, analytical methods; and testing every batch of components, in-process materials and finished goods.

If a product falls short meeting regulatory standards, contract manufacturers owe it to their customers to disclose this information and propose a solution.