Nutritional and Dietary Supplements
Consumers’ purchasing and eating habits are changing – today, health, wellness and fitness are key drivers in the health food market.
Developing health foods can be a costly and time-consuming process. Our one-stop-shop solution can answer all your health food development questions about:
- Infant formula and follow-on formula
- Food for special medical purposes
- Functional food and nutraceuticals
- Dietary and nutritional supplements
- Specialist foods for sports nutrition
- Total diets and meal replacements for weight control
Our interdisciplinary team of food chemists, microbiologists, regulatory specialists, auditors and inspectors expedite your development timelines, helping you cost-effectively bring consumer-friendly products to the marketplace.
Testing and Analysis
With a network of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experts using the most up-to-date testing standards, we are your perfect test program provider. We offer:
- Sensory and galenic analysis – sensory analysis for color, taste, odor and texture
- Microbiological testing – includes testing for pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, risk assessments and environmental monitoring
- Residues and contaminants – we test for a wide range of restricted substances, including heavy metals, pesticide residues and allergens
- Nutrition and composition analysis – determines the nutritional content of health food products, supports product claims and ensures compliance. Our nutritional and composition tests include analysis of nutritional values, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, amino acids and plant substances
- Stability testing – verify shelf life and ensure optimal product quality. Services include simulation of climatic conditions, photostability, testing against pharmaceutical standards and expiration date validation testing
- Authenticity and Integrity – Defend against food fraud with authenticity testing to verify geographic origin and identify undeclared additives and potential adulteration.
Certifications and Audits
Audits and certifications against industry, national and international regulations have an important role to play in today’s global business environment.
- GFSI Recognized Standards
- GMP, cGMP and HACCP
- Gluten-free certification schemes
- ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS
- FSMA Certifications
- Non-GMO and No GE
- Social responsibility audits
- Customized and 2nd party audits
Technical Solutions
Support, consultancy and training services across the food supply chain. With a worldwide network of industry specialists, we provide on and off-site consultant services, including advice on food regulations, composition assessments and additive evaluations, and assistance with declarations and marketability testing. Our experts also provide advice on differentiation between food and pharmaceutical preparations.
Food Label Reviews
Food label reviews ensure that food and food products comply with national and international regulations for labeling and content. Our food nutrition and labeling specialists can review labels against all relevant criteria, including:
- Allergen compliance
- Descriptive claims
- Health and nutrient content claims
- GMO labeling requirements
- Identity statement
- Ingredients review
- Label layout
- Net quantity of content statement
- Nutrition and composition analysis
- Nutrition facts panel
- Place and name of business
Inspections
Our global network monitors health foods through:
- Pre-production hygiene inspections
- Initial and during production checks/inprocess monitoring
- Final random inspection (pre-shipment)
- Container inspection/temperature monitoring and loading supervision
Training
As the global leader in professional training, we provide innovative learning and development solutions, covering multiple areas and industries, tailored to meet your needs. Our courses are delivered in both face-to-face and eLearning environments, ensuring you achieve your training objectives no matter where you are. Our portfolio covers everything from BRCGS, FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification and FSMA, through GMP and HACCP training, food safety, risk management, traceability, hygiene, regulation, food safety culture and more.
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
