CONTRACT MANUFACTURING SUPPLEMENTS – THE 3 CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING PARTNERS

Are you a protein dealer/seller looking for manufacturing partners? This is not an easy job. Manufacturing is a delicate matter, no matter what commodity it is, and coming through on the commitments takes a great deal of effort on the part of the manufacturer. So how will you gauge which manufacturer to partner with? There has to be some criteria, though not specific. This blog will help you understand the three criteria to find partners for contract manufacturing of protein supplements.

Criteria #1: Experience

Apart from the powdered form, there are protein capsules, tablets, syrups, and sometimes biscuits. The contract manufacturing partner you are considering should have experience in manufacturing protein in all of the forms mentioned above. You, as a client, should not need to partner with a separate manufacturer just because your current one does not have the capability to produce protein in the form you desire.

Criteria #2: Infrastructure

Separate infrastructure is required to manufacture protein in different forms. If you think your product line will likely expand into producing all forms of protein, it is better to partner with a manufacturer that already has the necessary infrastructure in place. If the likely partner seems reliable enough, you can consider signing the contract if they have infrastructure expansion preparations already in place.

Criteria #3: R&D

Everything is evolving as time goes by. Protein supplements also keep constantly getting better and tastier with each new line of products. Your manufacturing partner would make things a lot easier for you if they have a research and development wing already in place, working to better the existing products and developing new ones. This will give you the upper hand in the market, as you will be standing with well-researched, ready-to-launch products.

Don’t miss any of the points mentioned above to partner with the perfect manufacturer. All the best!

Qualifying a Contract Manufacturer for Herbal Products

The continued growth and success of your herbal products business depends a lot on partnering up with the right manufacturer. If you’re facing production delays, quality and compliance issues, unreturned calls, and no concrete answers, it’s time you switch to a new contract manufacturer for herbal products that has a solid reputation.

The best way to assess the qualifications of a herbal product manufacturer is to look at the certifications they possess. This is especially important if you are thinking of working with a manufacturer that is based abroad, such as in India. The best contract manufacturers meet all applicable international standards to ensure the quality of their products and processes. Their priority is to make sure that their clients receive world-class herbal products made in world class facilities by highly trained people using efficient processes. Below are just some of the many certifications possessed by top herbal product contract manufacturers:

NSF-GMP Certification

Look for a manufacturer that has a GMP certified facility granted by the NSF International, a respected global environmental and public health organization. This means that the facility can truly manufacture herbal supplements following the highest quality standards. This will give you more confidence that your products can pass FDA inspection while decreasing the costs and time involved in NSF product testing, in case you want to enter your product into the NSF product certification program.

ISO 22000 Certification

This is another important certification to look for in the herbal products manufacturing industry. ISO 22000 is, after all, the basis of FSSC 22000—the recognized standard of the Global Food Safety Initiative.