Consumers rely on a wide range of food/dietary supplements to augment their regular diet supporting key trends and goals of health, wellness and fitness.
This complex market presents a challenge to manufacturers, brands and retailers: how to create globally compliant dietary and food supplements.
Our one-stop solution answers all your regulatory and claim substantiation questions on:
- Product classification
- Formulation and ingredient compliance across multiple geographies
- Labeling compliance and registration procedures across multiple geographies
- Global health claim substantiation and registration procedures
- Clinical trial strategy and execution to substantiate new health claims
Our interdisciplinary team of ingredient experts, toxicologists, microbiologists, regulatory specialists, auditors and inspectors expedite your development timelines, helping you cost-effectively bring consumer-friendly products and ingredients to the marketplace.
Expert regulatory and advisory support for food and dietary supplements
From human nutrition to companion animal supplements, our experts advise on regulations, formulation, additive use, health claim substantiation and product classification across food, supplements and pharmaceutical preparations.
We support the entire supply chain helping ingredient suppliers and brands navigate US FDA, Health Canada, EFSA, UK, and other major markets. Services include GRAS, NDIN, Novel Food, and Master File submissions, plus labeling, product registration, claims strategy and clinical trial support.
Powered by SGS DIGICOMPLY, our digital platform turns complex compliance data into clear, tailored insights – combining AI technology with human expertise.
Strategic clinical trial support
Whether you have a full clinical plan or just a concept, we help design and manage trials that deliver value. We conduct trials for ingredients, finished products, and comparator studies across all phases, from preclinical and Phase I through Phase II/III and Phase IV.
Our strategic approach includes smart site selection and seamless trial management, whether on-site, off-site, single-site, or multi-center and multi-country. As your clinical research partner, we combine scientific insight with operational expertise to accelerate your product’s path to market.
Testing and analysis services for dietary and food supplements
From our global network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs, we deliver high-quality testing aligned with international standards. Our expert teams support you with:
- Nutritional analysis and active ingredient verification
- Sensory analysis and physical examination
- Microbiological testing and environmental monitoring
- Molecular biology
- Residue and contaminant screening
- Stability testing
We also offer method development, QC release testing, and formulation validation.
Finished product certification programs
Our SGS Nutrasource testing-based certification programs help brands build trust with globally recognized marks:
- NutraStrong™
- International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS™)
- International Krill Oil Standards (IKOS™)
- International Algal Oil Standards (IAOS™)
- International Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Evaluation and Notification Program (IGEN™)
- International Probiotics Testing Standards (IPRO™)
- Radioactivity Tested and Certified
Third-party certifications are increasingly valued as proof of safety, quality and transparency. They support marketing claims and regulatory compliance while helping your product stand out in a competitive marketplace.
Label reviews
Ensure product labels meet national and international requirements across all key elements, including:
- Ingredient and allergen compliance
- Supplement facts panel accuracy
- Label formatting and layout
- Country of origin and date markings
- Bilingual and regional labeling needs
We also verify that your claims meet minimum legal standards – including health, nutrition, organic, origin, and structure/function claims. Whether for food or dietary supplements, we help you stay compliant and market ready.
Audit, certification and training
In a global marketplace, verify compliance with regulatory requirements and demonstrate product integrity with our broad range of audit and certification services, including:
- GFSI-recognized schemes
- GMP, cGMP, HACCP
- Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian
- ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- FSMA/FSVP
- Non-GMO, and No-GE
- SMETA, social audits & sustainability programs
- Customized and second-party audits
As a global leader in professional training, we deliver tailored learning solutions across food safety and regulatory topics – designed to meet your needs, wherever you are. Choose from face-to-face sessions or flexible eLearning options to meet your goals.
Our training portfolio includes:
- BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and FSMA
- GMP and HACCP
- Food safety, risk management and traceability
- Food hygiene and safety culture
- Regulatory compliance and labeling
With expert-led instruction and industry-recognized credentials, we help you build internal capability and ensure ongoing compliance.
Why choose SGS?
We strive to deliver outstanding value at every step of your project by providing:
- Rapid turnaround times
- Technical assistance
- Key account management
- Customized service
- Data management and reporting