The supplier of eggshell and eggshell membrane wellness
ingredients, ESM Technologies has won Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP) certification from NSF International.
Dr. Kevin Ruff, the company’s director of scientific and regulatory affairs, told NutraIngredientsUSA.com: “Certification
by NSF International demonstrates our continued assurance to
maintaining exceptional quality standards, which has been made even
more critical by the evolving regulatory environment in the US, the EU,
and around the world.
Doseage manufacturers
“It allows finished doseage manufacturers who supply product to end
consumers to have the confidence in the ingredients we supply.”
Certification also proves ESM achieves independently audited standards
which would be useful if regulatory authorities decide to inspect its
facilities, added Ruff.
GMPs are regulatory requirements recognized worldwide for quality
control and management of all aspects of manufacturing, from raw
material control to finished product release. They also include
employee training, validation of testing equipment, product
traceability and facility maintenance.
Complying with the guidelines for processes, procedures, and
documentation verifies that ESM Technologies-manufactured products have
the identity, strength, composition, quality, and purity that they are
claimed to possess.
It took the company about a year from application to receipt of the certification, said Ruff.
Ed Wyszumiala, general manager of NSF’s Dietary Supplement Certification Programs said: “By
obtaining NSF GMP certification, ESM is demonstrating their commitment
to producing quality, consistent ingredients for the dietary supplement
industry.
“The value of ESM’s GMP certification is also transferred to their
clients as they now have third-party verification that they are a
qualified vendor that is meeting the highest GMP requirements.”
Independent
NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization,
certifies products and produces standards for food, water and consumer
goods.
According to the organization: “NSF’s GMP Certification Program
enables manufacturers of dietary supplements, raw materials and
ingredients to become independently certified by NSF International,
demonstrating compliance with GMP requirements.”
GMPs for the current NSF Dietary Supplements Program are included in
NSF American National Standard 173-Dietary Supplements. This is the
only American national standard for dietary supplements and is
consistent with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, said
NSF.
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