Nutraceutical, Nutritional and Dietary Supplement Solutions

Testing and Analysis

Raw materials, semi-manufactured and finished products – our testing and analysis services cover product properties, ingredients and enriching components. Furthermore, we can test whether products contain undesirable substances that endanger consumer health.

With a network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experts using the most up-to-date testing standards, we are your perfect test program provider. We offer:

• Microbiological testing – includes testing for pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, risk assessments and environmental monitoring
• Residues and contaminants – we test for a wide range of restricted substances, including heavy metals, pesticide residues, solvent residues and allergens
• Nutrition and composition analysis – determines the nutritional content of supplements, supports product claims and ensures compliance. Our nutritional and composition tests include analysis of nutritional values, vitamins, minerals and trace elements and amino acids

Certifications and Audits

Audits and certifications are increasingly playing an important role in today’s global business environment. We offer a full range of solutions that follow national, international and industry regulations including:

• GFSI Recognized Standards including BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and SQF
• GMP, cGMP and HACCP
• Gluten-free certification schemes
• ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• FSMA Certifications
• Non-GMO and No GE
• SMETA, social audits and sustainability programs
• Customized and 2nd party audits
• Integrated or combined audits

Digital Innovation

Innovative technologies, such as SGS Digicomply and Transparency-One, deliver knowledge, insight, transparency and efficiency to help you manage quality, safety and profitability across the supplement supply chain.

• SGS Digicomply – transforms compliance data into user-friendly actionable knowledge. Our powerful knowledge management platform combines high technology with human expertise to sort and classify multiple data sources into one coherent data feed.
• SGS Transparency-One – discovers, analyzes and monitors all suppliers, ingredients and facilities in the supply chain using real-time data to reduce risk, identify ingredient origins and ensure compliance. Cutting-edge cloud-based technology allows you to check supplier certification, reduce risk, respond quickly and effectively to potential crises, provide customers with up-to-date information, and gain consumer loyalty and trust.

Label Reviews

Our label reviews ensure that food and food products including supplements comply with national and international regulations for labeling and content. Our nutrition and labeling specialists can review labels against all relevant criteria, including:

• Allergen compliance
• Descriptive claims
• Health and nutrient content claims
• GMO labeling requirements
• Identity statement
• Ingredients review
• Label layout
• Net quantity of content statement
• Nutrition and composition analysis
• Nutrition facts panel
• Place and name of business

Inspections

Our global network monitors supplements through:

• Pre-production hygiene inspections
• Initial and during production checks/in-process monitoring
• Final random inspection (pre-shipment)
• Container inspection/temperature monitoring and loading supervision

Training

As the global leader in professional training, we provide innovative learning and development solutions, covering multiple areas and industries, tailored to meet your needs. Our courses are delivered in both face-to-face and eLearning environments, ensuring you achieve your training objectives no matter where you are. Our portfolio covers everything from BRCGS, FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification and FSMA, to GMP and HACCP training, food safety, risk management, traceability, hygiene, regulation, food safety culture and more.