What’s in a supplement Certificate of Analysis (COA)?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is issued by a laboratory showing the test results for raw materials and finished products.
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Practical reads on NSF cGMP production, QA discipline, liquids and capsules, and what we have learned partnering with supplement brands scaling repeat runs.
NSF/ANSI 455-2 explained for supplement brands
Important elements of the NSF/ANSI 455-2 standard include manufacturing controls and facility and equipment maintenance.
Read article →21 CFR Part 111 for supplement brands
Adherence to 21 CFR Part 111 means that supplements meet safety and quality standards, protecting consumers from substandard, and potentially harmful, products.
Read article →What is cGMP for supplements? (21 CFR Part 111 explained)
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) ensure that supplements are safe to consume.
Read article →How NSF Certified for Sport tests for banned substances (280+)
The certification program is rigorous and covers four main areas, one of which is banned substance screening.
Read article →Why pro athletes only use NSF Certified for Sport supplements
Certified for Sport® is also recommended by the NFL, NBA, PGA, LPGA amongst many other organizations.
Read article →NSF/ANSI 173 vs. NSF/ANSI 455 explained
In short – NSF/ANSI 173 focuses on product testing, labeling and ingredient verification. NSF/ANSI 455 focuses on cGMP compliance, manufacturing practices and facility audits.
Read article →What is NSF Certified for Sport and why does it matter?
The mark indicates that the manufacturer is regularly independently audited and means that the product in your hand contains the ingredients it says it does.
Read article →The Supplement Manufacturer Due Diligence Checklist for Established Brands
Due diligence looks different for a brand evaluating its first manufacturer than it does for an established brand considering a switch after years in production.
Read article →How to Switch Supplement Manufacturers Without Losing Customers
The single biggest mistake brands make when switching manufacturers is leaving without the documentation they’re entitled to.
Read article →Supplement Facts vs. Nutrition Facts
At first glance a Nutrition Facts Panel and a Supplement Facts Panel look the same – but they actually serve different purposes.
Read article →NSF GMP vs. NSF Certified for Sport – what’s the difference?
In short – NSF GMP focuses on facility certification whilst NSF Certified for Sport evaluates a specific finished product.
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