--- title: Nutrasource Blog (4) description: Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. (4) --- [![SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png?width=350&height=55&name=SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png)](https://www.nutrasource.ca/)   # Nutrasource Blog ## [Non-GMO Testing and Certification: It doesn't have to be complicated](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/non-gmo-testing-and-certification-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated) Posted by Ruth Rodrigues, Marketing Manager on Thu, May 05, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/third%20party%20certification%20for%20non%20gmo.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/non-gmo-testing-and-certification-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated) Increasingly, over the past few years, the dietary supplement industry has emphasized quality control and claim substantiation. At times, companies conserve on quality control and can end up with a product that doesn't match the claims and ingredients on the label. Many look to third-party organizations that help solve this problem by objectively certifying supplements for purity, safety, and quality. Non-GMO certification has become an useful tool to address some of these concerns. Keep reading to learn more about consumer demand for third-party tested products and ingredients and learn more about the Non-GMO certification process. Consumers today are far more educated and discerning in their choice of dietary supplements. For context, one in five of US consumers make a transparent vitamin and supplement brand their first choice, according to a [consumer market research study](https://www.purebranding.com/roi-of-transparency/), as they seek transparency and third-party certification to back up their claims. Outlined in the 2021 TTC ITC Insights Consumer Supplement User survey, 31% of consumers consider quality certifications and seals on labels/ website a key driver of trust. This goes beyond consumers, when healthcare practitioners were surveyed, over half of the dietitians surveyed considered quality certifications and seals displayed as the number one driver of trust.  Needless to say, having third-party certifications back your claims is critical both for consumer consumption and healthcare practitional referral of product. As mentioned, one area that leading dietary supplement brands have leveraged is third-party certifications related to Non-GMO testing. Not only are consumers looking for Non-GMO tested products and ingredients, [many retailers require](https://certifications.nutrasource.ca/quality-concerns/retailer-regulatory-requirements-for-brands) a brand to have third-party certification validating their Non-GMO claims. Making a Non-GMO claim through traditional supply chain verification is impossible for some ingredients. [Certifications by Nutrasource](https://certifications.nutrasource.ca/about/how-certifications-work/igen) has a streamlined and effective process that assists your product and/or ingredient in acheiving these certifications. Below we address some of the common questions we receive related to Non-GMO testing and certification. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/non-gmo-testing-and-certification-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/non-gmo-testing-and-certification-it-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Non-GMO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/non-gmo) ## [Product Classification: A Starting Point for Your Regulatory Strategy](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/product-classification-a-starting-point-for-your-regulatory-strategy) Posted by Paula Guerra, Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate on Mon, Mar 28, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Nutrasource%20Featured%20Images%20-%20Hubspot%20Blog.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/product-classification-a-starting-point-for-your-regulatory-strategy) The first steps when developing any health and wellness product is to know first, what it is and second, how its regulated and in each target market as categorization may differ between regions. Many factors are taken under consideration when determining product classification as summarized in the figure below. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/product-classification-a-starting-point-for-your-regulatory-strategy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/product-classification-a-starting-point-for-your-regulatory-strategy#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [GRAS or NDIN: Which is the Right Regulatory Strategy for My Ingredient?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/gras-or-ndin-which-is-the-right-regulatory-strategy-for-my-ingredient) Posted by Amy Mozingo, MS - VP, US Nutra Regulatory Sciences on Mon, Feb 07, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/GRAS-vs-NDIN-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/gras-or-ndin-which-is-the-right-regulatory-strategy-for-my-ingredient) You've developed a new product and are keen to market it as a dietary supplement in the U.S. You're confident it fulfills the FDA's definition, but its "star" ingredient is newer to the market and, to your knowledge, hasn't been used in foods to date. This means that if you marketed it as is, the product would be considered adulterated. What options do you have to go to market, and what is the most effective way to do so without raising regulatory red flags and risking your brand reputation? [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/gras-or-ndin-which-is-the-right-regulatory-strategy-for-my-ingredient) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/gras-or-ndin-which-is-the-right-regulatory-strategy-for-my-ingredient#comments-listing) Tags: [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Concept to Claim: An abbreviated guide for dietary supplement brands](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/concept-to-claim-an-abbreviated-guide-for-dietary-supplement-brands) Posted by Ruth Rodrigues on Wed, Jan 12, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/pic%20nhp.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/concept-to-claim-an-abbreviated-guide-for-dietary-supplement-brands) ### Starting with the end in mind | Budget, timelines, and pressure to be innovative are just a few of the barriers that many companies face when looking to gain market access. The trick is knowing what you want to say about your product, what you *can* say, and having a clear understanding of the marketplace you’re looking to penetrate. From there, a strategic solution can be developed to assist in achieving your goals. | | | --- | --- | [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/concept-to-claim-an-abbreviated-guide-for-dietary-supplement-brands) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/concept-to-claim-an-abbreviated-guide-for-dietary-supplement-brands#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [The Latest in Food Allergen Labelling: Sesame](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-latest-in-food-allergen-labelling-sesame) Posted by Ruth Conroy, Marketing Manager on Mon, Apr 26, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Sesame%20Seeds.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-latest-in-food-allergen-labelling-sesame) Sesame has recently been added to the list of major food allergens, here's what you need to know for product labelling. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-latest-in-food-allergen-labelling-sesame) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-latest-in-food-allergen-labelling-sesame#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Marketing](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Team Talk: Meet Anna Metcalfe, RAC, VP, Pharmaceutical Sciences](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-anna-metcalfe-rac-vp-pharmaceutical-sciences) Posted by Nutrasource on Thu, Sep 17, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Team%20Talk%20Anna%20Metcalfe.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-anna-metcalfe-rac-vp-pharmaceutical-sciences) In this [special series](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/team-talk), we highlight a member of the SGS [Nutrasource team](http://www.nutrasource.ca/about/our-team/) so you can get better acquainted with the experts behind your project. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-anna-metcalfe-rac-vp-pharmaceutical-sciences) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/team-talk-meet-anna-metcalfe-rac-vp-pharmaceutical-sciences#comments-listing) Tags: [Team Talk](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/team-talk) ## [How to Develop Cutting-Edge (and Compliant) Dietary Supplements](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-develop-cutting-edge-and-compliant-dietary-supplements) Posted by Nutrasource on Thu, Aug 20, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/social-suggested-images/LinkedIn%20Sept%2016-20%20(1).png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-develop-cutting-edge-and-compliant-dietary-supplements) Developing dietary supplements with strong claims not only allows brands to stand out from the pack but also provides a competitive advantage. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-develop-cutting-edge-and-compliant-dietary-supplements) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/how-to-develop-cutting-edge-and-compliant-dietary-supplements#comments-listing) Tags: [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [The State of Sport Nutrition: a peek into the multi-billion dollar industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/state-of-sport-nutrition) Posted by Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., R.D., CCRC, FACN, Vice President of Scientific Affairs on Wed, May 06, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Nutrasource%20Blog%20posts%20%20(7)-1.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/state-of-sport-nutrition) Sports Nutrition as a business category within foods and dietary supplements have had a relatively short history. From a mass market perspective, it was not until 1965 and into the 1970’s that the nephrologist (kidney specialist) Robert Cade, MD started tinkering with a “homemade” beverage, later named Gatorade (Dr. Cade was the Director of the Renal Division at the University of Florida Medical School) for the sole purpose of helping football players stay hydrated during the hot and humid game conditions in Florida. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/state-of-sport-nutrition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/state-of-sport-nutrition#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Sport Nutrition](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/sport-nutrition) ## [NDIN’s and Structure Function Claims in the Time of COVID-19](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ndins-and-structure-function-claims-in-the-time-of-covid-19) Posted by Amy Mozingo, MS, Director of Operations - GRAS Associates on Wed, Apr 22, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Nutrasource%20Blog%20posts%20%20(6).png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ndins-and-structure-function-claims-in-the-time-of-covid-19) As we are all adjusting to modifying our work practices to stay safe and “flatten the curve” during the time of COVID-19, work must go on. R&D, product development, and regulatory compliance are as important as ever as the [FDA has been handing out warning letters for unsubstantiated coronavirus claims.](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-update-fda-and-ftc-warn-seven-companies-selling-fraudulent-products-claim-treat-or) [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ndins-and-structure-function-claims-in-the-time-of-covid-19) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ndins-and-structure-function-claims-in-the-time-of-covid-19#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Claims](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims), [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory) ## [Clinical Trial Research Solutions During Social Isolation](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-trials-during-social-isolation) Posted by Derek Tobin, Ph.D. on Tue, Apr 07, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Nutrasource%20Blog%20posts%20%20(5).png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/clinical-trials-during-social-isolation) The current pandemic situation highlights a weakness in our traditional approach to clinical trials.  You are probably experiencing some form of lock-down (“stay at home order” by your local or national government).  Our innate sense of optimism says this crisis will blow over fast, but there are also dark clouds suggesting weeks may turn to months and true return to normality will take longer than we dare to think. 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