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Article: Nutraceutical testing: under a microscope: while quality control may not sound like the most compelling discussion topic, it could determine the fate of your business.
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- Nutraceuticals World
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- July 1, 2009
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As FDA gears up to enforce GMP standards that took effect in June for dietary supplement manufacturers with 20 employees or more, experts claim that nutraceutical testing has never been so important to the industry's future.
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In light of several recent high profile cases, such as the Hydroxycut recall, the spiking of protein with melamine, and the peanut butter/salmonella scare that led to massive product recalls, quality and safety have become critical factors in the maturation of the nutraceuticals market.
"You can't measure quality without testing," said Ed Wyszumiala, general manager, Dietary Supplements, Functional ...