Dietary Supplement Testing
Dietary Supplement Testing
Testing Dietary Supplements
The consumption of dietary supplements continues to rise within the United States and in 2013, Americans spent approximately $34.9 billion on supplements.
Based on new Dietary Supplement GMPs, dietary supplement testing and analysis ensures that each product meets strict restrictions based on efficacy and safety. Within the past decade or so, this sector has grown immensely and now provides plenty of opportunities. As a result, CPT℠’s dietary supplement testing processes have expanded along with the growing industry.
Although dietary supplements do not receive the same regulation as OTC or pharmaceutical drugs, their testing standards are becoming more strict.
In fact, the FDA states that dietary supplements are regulated, and these regulations apply to both manufacturers and distributors.
The only way to ensure that a dietary supplement meets the requirements of the FDA and DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act) is to undertake supplement analysis. This analysis is required to evaluate safety and labeling.
How We Help Our Clients
When developing or reformulating a dietary supplement, we help our clients:
- Certify that the label on the bottle and the claims being made actually match the product inside.
- Ensure that the dietary supplement is safe based on toxicology reports.
- Thoroughly inspect their product to verify that no contaminants or undeclared ingredients are found within the supplement itself.
Unlike drugs, which need to be reviewed before the market, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval. Despite this fact, pre-market testing is crucial in ensuring that a safe product is brought to market.
