Robinson Pharma Inc. (RPI), Santa Ana, CA, has obtained confirmation that its Omega-3 30% Fish Oil Softgels have been verified through the USP Dietary Supplement Verification Program (DSVP), earning the right to use the USP Verified Mark on its product label. USP DSVP uses a rigorous standard that exceeds the federally mandated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulation. USP conducted audits of Robinson Pharma's facility and quality systems, including a review of staff training, manufacturing operations, supply chain qualification for all ingredients used in the manufacture of the product, and the stability studies for the product post manufacturing.
RPI has also received confirmation that four of its joint health formulas manufactured in tablet form have been approved through the USP DSVP. The products include Glucosamine HCL, Glucosamine HCL with MSM, Glucosamine with Chondroitin and Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, with Vitamin D.
Aker BioMarine Antarctic, Oslo, Norway, has received confirmation from FDA that the agency has no objections to the company's New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) notification for Superba Kill Oil. FDA reviewed extensive toxicology and clinical research data obtained from animal and human testing, which provides support for evidence of safety. Aker BioMarine further provided detailed composition of krill oil, including the most extensive elucidation to date showing 69 distinct choline-containing phospholipids, believed to be responsible for the unique benefits of krill.
FDA has also accepted with no objections the notification of the company's independent Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) determination for Superba Krill Oil for use as a food ingredient.
Nordic Naturals, Watsonville, CA, has earned certification from NSF International, verifying that the company's new LEED-designed corporate headquarters complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as set forth in NSF/ANSI Standard 173-2008, Dietary Supplements, Section 8. Nordic Naturals' former facility was also GMP certified, however, new certification was required when the company moved its headquarters in February of this year.
Marlyn Nutraceuticals, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, has received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification following a successful audit of the company's facility by NSF International. The certification verifies that Marlyn Nutraceuticals is compliant with federal standards outlined in 21 CFR Part 111.
GMP Laboratories of America, Anaheim, CA, has received certification that its facility meets Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards following a successful audit conducted by Sillier, Inc. The company's facilities have also been independently audited and certified GMP compliant by NSF and NPA.
HealthCo, a division of NOW Health Group, Bloomingdale, IL, has received a letter of no objection from FDA regarding the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status of its Stevia FSE. The company self-affirmed this natural sweetener is GRAS in May 2010 following a comprehensive review of chemistry, safety and toxicology data by an independent panel of scientists. Health sells Stevia FSE as a bulk powder food ingredient, in private label consumer sizes and food-service bulk packets.
The Wright Group, Crowley, LA, has obtained FSSC/ISO 22000 certification. The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) developed the certification of food safety systems for food manufacturers that process or manufacture animal products, perishable vegetable products, products with a long shelf-life and (other) food ingredients like additives, vitamins and bio-cultures. With more than 50,000 custom nutrient premixes, The Wright Group continues to adhere to stringent quality and safety standards in the food and beverage industries.
Ayush Herbs, Redmond, WA, recently received designation as an Emerson Quality Program (EQP) Gold partner. The EQR a quality assurance program for the nutritional supplements industry, identifies and verifies manufacturers with a commitment to quality manufacturing practices. Companies must meet several standards, including compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
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