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Our Manufacturing Facility’s Certifications, Licenses, Etc.
NPA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certification
This certification is issued by the NPA (Natural Products
Association; formerly called the National Nutritional Foods Association) only to
those companies who have met certain requirements, which are verified through a
third-party auditing program. The third-party auditor must award an "A" rating
to a company before they can receive the NPA GMP Certification. This
certification represents the highest of standards of quality in the industry.
Drug Manufacturing License
This license is issued by the Department of Health and Human
Services, Food and Drug Branch. It requires all drug manufacturers to be
licensed. Drug manufacturers can only be licensed after meeting strict
regulation requirements and after receiving a passing result from an inspection.
Processed Food Registration
This registration allows for the manufacture of products
classified as "food". Dietary supplements, teas, and powdered drink mixes, fall
within this classification. This registration was achieved by passing rigorous
standards and inspection by the Department of Health and Human Services, Food
and Drug Branch.
Registration of Drug Establishment
All drug manufacturers that do business in the United States
must file for a Registration of Drug Establishment annually. This registration
is issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and assigns a registration
number and a labeler code (or NDC) number.
Public Health License
This license is issued by the County Department of Health. The manufacturing
facility is constantly inspected by county officials to ensure the maintenance
of high standards of cleanliness, and to ensure that the design of the
manufacturing facility meets or exceeds the quality standards of the County
Department of Health.
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