Supplement Certifications Explained: GMP, FDA, HALAL, HACCP

Certifications are the language of trust in global supplement sourcing. They signal that a facility meets defined quality, safety, and religious or regulatory standards.

What It Covers

GMP governs facility hygiene, personnel training, equipment calibration, documentation, and process controls across the entire production chain.

Why It Matters

It is the baseline buyers and regulators expect. Without GMP, export to most markets is effectively impossible.

Registration vs Approval

Facilities register with the FDA; supplements are not "approved" like drugs but must be made in FDA-registered sites and comply with 21 CFR labeling and GMP rules.

Certification Process

An accredited body audits ingredients, processing aids, and sanitation to confirm no prohibited substances. Essential for Muslim-majority markets (MENA, Southeast Asia).

Risk-Based Control

HACCP identifies and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards at critical points rather than relying only on end-product testing.

• ISO 9001 / 22000: quality and food-safety management systems.
• Organic / Non-GMO: claim support for specific positioning.
• BRC / FSSC 22000: often required by large retailers.