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  Marketing and selling dietary supplements on Amazon may be profitable, but it requires a well-thought-out comprehensive strategy. The nutritional supplement industry is highly competitive, and Amazon provides a massive marketplace where branding your products is both challenging and a brilliant opportunity. In this blog,  I will share the necessary measures to ensure the success and profitability of your dietary supplement sales on Amazon.  1. Understand the rules and regulations Before considering advertising your dietary supplements on Amazon, make sure you properly understand the platform's particular regulations and prohibitions for these types of products. Amazon maintains strict controls to ensure that supplements are safe, of high quality, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Primarily, your items must comply with FDA requirements. This requires that your supplements be prepared in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP certification is more t

Amazon's updated Dietary Supplements Policy and effective date on April 8, 2024. "If you list products on Amazon, you must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and our policies related to those products and product listings."-  Amazon Why Compliance is Important on Amazon Consumer Trust : Ensures that products meet high-quality and safety standards, building trust with consumers. Regulatory Requirements : Adherence to regulations and Amazon policies avoids penalties, delistings, and other enforcement actions. Market Advantage : Products with recognized certifications can have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Approved Third-Party Testing, Inspection, and Certification Verifiers: Eurofins UL NSF International : Certifications: NSF/ANSI 173 or NSF 229 Must meet Amazon policy requirements. Steps to Ensure Compliance for Dietary Supplements on Amazon: 1. Product Evaluation: Review Ingredients : Ensure all ingredients are safe, legal, and comply w

Both drug and dietary supplement GMPs ensure the quality and safety of products, but they differ significantly in scope, control systems, personnel requirements, facility standards, production controls, laboratory controls, documentation, complaint handling, and reporting. Below are the key differences between FDA's Drug and Dietary Supplement GMPs (21 CFR Parts 211 against 111). 1. Scope and Purpose Drugs (21 CFR Part 211): Ensures the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products. Applies to all manufacturing stages, including processing, packing, or holding. Focuses on therapeutic drugs, biological products, and certain medical devices. Dietary Supplements (21 CFR Part 111): Ensures identity, purity, quality, strength, and composition of dietary supplements. Applies to manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and holding of dietary supplements. Focuses on vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other dietary ingredients. 2. Quality Control Systems Drugs: Requires a ded