Manufacturing and selling supplements

[Atinug]

Hello,

I am in the process of starting a new supplement business. Manufacturing and selling things on the lines of weight loss and muscle gain products.

I would like to know what are the rules and regulations towards supplements. Are they the same as general food?

I have rented a commercial kitchen recently to create some prototypes but I am worried there is more to it than just renting a commercial kitchen. The kitchen has had checks from the dept of environmental health but I have heard I need a product and batch number as well. I have also read I may need the correct usage/planning permission to be granted by my local council.

Any help is appreciated,

Lee

 

[WHARTY]

From looking on the My Protein website this may be of help.

http://www.myprotein.com/about-us.list

Batch Testing
We are 100% committed to providing exceptional quality and assurance in all our products. This is why we work closely with HFL, the world's largest sports drug surveillance and research laboratory. Their programme is supported by a number of recognized sports bodies. Myprotein® products carrying the INFORMED-SPORT logo have undergone rigorous testing using HFL's ISO 17025 accredited Nutritional Supplements Screen to provide the highest level of assurance that they are safe for competitive athletes to use.


The INFORMED-SPORT programme aims to work closely with supplement manufacturers and suppliers by providing high quality analytical testing to minimise the incidence of banned contaminants finding their way into sport. Anyone choosing to use supplements can be assured that products bearing the INFORMED-SPORT logo have undergone rigorous quality testing.

The level of testing carried out under this programme uses a level of sensitivity way beyond routine quality control systems. The INFORMED-SPORT standard provides a defined specification based on the very best scientific expertise and brings reassurance that products bearing the INFORMED-SPORT logo can be trusted.


Myprotein® is a member of ESSNA (the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance) which is the voice of the specialist sports and physique nutrition sector in Europe.

Myprotein® is a registered trademark and also the trading name for Cend limited which is a registered company in the UK.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

"I would like to know what are the rules and regulations towards supplements. Are they the same as general food?"

Should you not have sorted this out prior to renting a kitchen?

 

[Atinug]

Thank you WHARTY. I have looked into and contacted the organizations they mention.

vvaannmmaann, I rented the commercial kitchen for a few hours to mix different herbs and ingredients. I haven't sold anything I made on that visit and don't plan to.

Thanks.

 

[strikingedge]

You need to comply with the EU Supplements Directive:

http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/labellingnutrition/supplements/

If you don't, stores like Holland & Barrett won't stock you.

Are you planning to make ******** weight loss claims preying on people's insecurities?

If so, you probably don't need to worry about EU regulations or complying with the ASA's code of practice.

If you're not, then you do

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

I would like some EPO please so I can cycle up a big old hill . I wont tell anybody you supplied me .So we will keep it quite

 

[Peanut Butter Man]

There are manufacturers of these supplements already that could make your product to your standards or indeed could pack their existing product lines into your own label.

Let someone else take care of the regulatory side while to test your business and then perhaps move on later to manufacture.

I am currently dealing with a UK company on a similar project and would be happy to give you the contact if you want to PM me.

 

[Jet Virtual]

Hello,

I am in the process of starting a new supplement business. Manufacturing and selling things on the lines of weight loss and muscle gain products.

I would like to know what are the rules and regulations towards supplements. Are they the same as general food?

I have rented a commercial kitchen recently to create some prototypes but I am worried there is more to it than just renting a commercial kitchen. The kitchen has had checks from the dept of environmental health but I have heard I need a product and batch number as well. I have also read I may need the correct usage/planning permission to be granted by my local council.

Any help is appreciated,

Lee

Best of luck with your new venture Lee!