Regulatory Readiness for Supplement Success: U.S., Canada, Amazon and Beyond

Successfully navigating regulatory pathways and compliance requirements remains a challenge for many companies. This webinar will provide practical insights into U.S. and Canadian regulations, strategies for maintaining compliant Amazon listings, and a high-level look at entering the Korean market, one of Asia’s fastest-growing opportunities. We will also explore how testing methods and advanced instrumentation can support regulatory compliance and market success.

Objective

The objective of this webinar is to:

• Understand the essentials of U.S. regulatory pathways: GRAS and NDIN.
• Gain clarity on Canadian Natural Health Product (NHP) regulations, approval, and labeling.
• Learn the requirements for compliant product listings on Amazon and strategies to avoid delisting.
• Explore global expansion opportunities, with a focus on Korea and harmonized certification strategies.
• Recognize the importance of testing methods and instrumentation in meeting compliance and quality standards.

Agenda

• Welcome & Introduction
• Overview of the global regulatory landscape and market trends
• U.S. Market Essentials
• GRAS and NDIN pathways explained
• Practical compliance tips for faster approvals
• Canadian Pathway
• NHP regulations overview
• Requirements for product approval and labeling
• E-Commerce Compliance
• Amazon’s requirements for supplements and NHPs
• Avoiding delisting and protecting brand reputation
• Global Expansion: Korea
• Why Korea is a fast-growing supplement market
• Harmonized certification strategies for Asia
• Testing & Instrumentation
• From benchtop tools to LC-MS/MS platforms
• How testing supports compliance and market entry
• Key Takeaways
• Actionable steps for compliance and growth
• Q&A

Target Audience:

This webinar is aimed at:

• Dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers
• Regulatory affairs and compliance professionals
• Quality assurance and testing managers
• Brand owners selling through Amazon and other e-commerce platforms
• Companies exploring international market expansion, especially into Asia
• Consultants and service providers supporting the supplement industry

Language: English

Cost: No Charge

Can’t make the live session? Register now and receive a complimentary recording after the live event.

Speakers:

Jennifer Lott

Technical Development Director, SGS North America, Inc.

Jennifer Lott serves as the Technical Development Director – Food at SGS North America, bringing over 25 years of expertise in food safety, quality management systems, and sustainability. Her extensive background encompasses manufacturing, quality assurance, auditing, and consulting, with a particular emphasis on integrating sustainable practices into food safety protocols.

At SGS, Jennifer has been instrumental in developing and implementing sustainable food safety management systems. She has led initiatives aligning with global sustainability standards, ensuring that food production processes not only meet safety requirements but also promote environmental responsibility.

Jennifer is also an accredited Lead Auditor and Trainer for various standards, including FSSC 22000 and BRCGS for Packaging and Packaging Materials. Her role involves training professionals on incorporating sustainability into compliance and certification processes, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in achieving long-term food safety goals.

Rebecca Tarrien

Project Manager, Regulatory Sciences, SGS Nutrasource

Rebecca Tarrien holds dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Molecular Biology & Microbiology, graduating with Honors from the University of Central Florida. She served as a Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Michigan for two years and has four years of research experience studying microbial pathogens between her time at the University of Central Florida and the University of Michigan. Rebecca has over 11 years of regulatory and scientific experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry. Her expertise includes extensive work with live microbial ingredients in product development and formulation, labeling and regulatory compliance, marketing and claim substantiation, and GRAS and NDIN dossiers.

Jason Wong

Director of Commercial Development, SGS North America

With over 20 years of experience in the testing service industry, Jason has taken on various key roles in laboratories before transitioning to sales. Some of the highlights of his laboratory experience include contaminant method validations using LC-MS/MS and HPLC and bioactive methods optimization. He is also an active board member for IASC, The International Aloe Science Council.

Killian Donoher

Business Development Manager, SGS North America

Killian joined SGS a little over a year ago as the Business Development Manager for the West Coast in Food and Nutrition. Originally from Ireland, Killian moved to the U.S. 10 years ago. He comes with an extensive background in food safety and quality, serving in quality roles over the last 10 years in FDA and USDA manufacturing facilities and for major food brands.

For further information, please contact:

Dominic James
Marketing Assistant
t: +1-862-339-6737