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On January 1st each year the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes its list of banned substances and methods for athletes. The list is reviewed annually for prohibited substances, and methods that mask the effect or detection of prohibited substances are also banned. The list includes substances or methods that have the potential to enhance or […]
Read article →In a market that moves as quickly as the dietary supplement industry, consumers have legitimate concerns that products do not really contain the ingredients listed on the label or may contain something that is not listed. Whilst for most people this is a concern regarding the quality of the product they are consuming, for athletes, […]
Read article →Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA per 21 CFR 111. They are not approved by the FDA, meaning that the regulatory role begins once products have entered the marketplace. In general, the supplement industry is most self-regulated, meaning that supplements can be sold without any independent verification to what is inside the container. What […]
Read article →Whilst there are regulations regarding the manufacture of dietary supplements in the United States per 21 CFR 111, in general the supplement industry is mostly self-regulated, meaning that supplements can be sold without any independent verification as to what is inside the container. The NSF Certified for Sport® certification is widely recognized as a reliable […]
Read article →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. Established brands have very specific information to gather. They also have more at stake. A bad transition can strand supply, introduce quality problems into a mature product line, or create […]
Read article →Switching supplement manufacturers can be disruptive to a brand. Done poorly, it could mean stockouts, batch failures, reformulation surprises, and customers who can’t get the product they rely on. Done well, it is a controlled transition that most of your customers never notice. Most established brands switch manufacturers not because they want to, but because […]
Read article →Consumers nowadays are tuned in to the contents of the products they are buying. Most people are familiar with picking up a container in a store and turning it round to consult the back of the packaging. At first glance a Nutrition Facts Panel and a Supplement Facts Panel look the same – but they […]
Read article →When looking to gain certification for your dietary supplement you will find yourself in a world of acronyms. It is easy to get lost amidst a sea of FDA and NSF and it can seem confusing at first. In this post we’re going to talk about the difference between NSF GMP and NSF Certified for […]
Read article →Tariffs are an unavoidable reality in today’s global economy—especially in the U.S. supplement industry, where a significant share of ingredients, raw materials, and packaging come from overseas suppliers. The situation has become particularly dire in recent years: Chinese botanical extracts now face combined tariffs up to 145%, while even essential vitamin C carries an extra […]
Read article →About Mineralife Nutraceuticals Mineralife Nutraceuticals LLC supports global accessibility to health and wellness. We were founded to help bring honesty and transparency into the world of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals—delivering hope that customers can count on. Mineralife is a supplement manufacturer created to help others source, create and reach their supplement goals via contract manufacturing. Manufacturing […]
Read article →Supplement manufacturing in-house, though desirable, may not be feasible. Materials and time are finite resources, and manufacturing expertise is costly. The former should not prevent your supplement production goals. Presumably, you stumbled across this post with the intent of learning more about supplement manufacturing and the resources available to you. Below we will detail two […]
Read article →Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is a manufacturing system composed of procedures and documentation that guarantee product control within nutraceutical manufacturing. The FDA outlines evolving regulations that GMP certified facilities adhere to. It implements proactive steps that ensure the quality and efficacy of supplements, preventing contaminated and adulterated supplements from entering the market, promoting user safety. […]
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