Quality supplement manufacturing certification backed by LGC – a global leader in anti-doping and analytical testing.
Informed Manufacturer is a global quality assurance program and manufacturing certification for facilities that produce and supply dietary supplements, sports nutrition products and ingredients. Our program was developed to minimise the risks of banned substance contamination in these facilities.
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Banned substance testing and quality assurance certification for facilities that manufacture and supply sports nutrition products, dietary supplements, raw materials and ingredients.
The Informed Manufacturer programme was developed to help minimise the risk of banned substance contamination within facilities that manufacture and supply dietary and sports supplement products and ingredients. By achieving this certification, a third-party supplement manufacturers can clearly communicate to their customers and brand partners that their facility meets high-level quality control standards. This independent assessment minimizes the risk of contamination with banned substances, proving their dedication to quality supplement manufacturing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quality Supplement Manufacturing
- What is a third-party supplement manufacturer?
A third-party supplement manufacturer is an independent facility that produces dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, or raw ingredients on behalf of a brand — without being owned or operated by that brand. Third-party manufacturers are certified by programs like Informed Manufacturer to verify that their facilities meet strict quality control and banned substance testing standards.
- How do I find a certified list of supplement manufacturers?
Informed Manufacturer maintains a searchable directory of certified third-party supplement manufacturers across more than 10 countries. You can browse the full list of supplement manufacturers by product type — including capsules, tablets, powders, softgels, and bars — to find a facility that matches your production needs and meets our quality certification standards.
- What does quality supplement manufacturing certification involve?
Quality supplement manufacturing certification through Informed Manufacturer requires facilities to pass a rigorous review of their quality systems and undergo routine swab testing for banned substances, screened to parts-per-billion accuracy using validated analytical methods from LGC's world-class laboratories. Certified facilities must also maintain strict quality control standards on an ongoing basis to retain their certification status.
- How does the Informed Manufacturer certification process work?
The Informed Manufacturer certification process begins with a thorough assessment of a facility's quality management systems, followed by routine banned substance testing conducted by LGC. Facilities that meet all requirements are awarded the Informed Manufacturer certification mark, which signals to supplement brands and consumers that the manufacturing site operates at the highest level of quality assurance.
- Which countries have Informed Manufacturer certified facilities?
Informed Manufacturer certified facilities are located in more than 10 countries worldwide, spanning North America, Europe, Asia and beyond. You can search the full directory of certified third-party supplement manufacturers by location, capability, or product type at manufacturer.wetestyoutrust.com.