SSCI (Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative) Certification

SSCI, standing for Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative, is a non-profit organization that brings major retailers, suppliers, stakeholder, third-party bodies, and experts to improve product safety and meet the demands of a globalized market. Eurofins is an approved Certification Body for SSCI certification.

Background of SSCI Certification

SSCI standard was developed by benchmarking and harmonizing various international and industry standards, including 21 CFR Part 111. It focuses on improving traceability and identification of dietary supplements to ensure safety, integrity, and cGMP compliance for dietary supplements being sold in the U.S.

Currently, SSCI certificates are accepted by renown retailers to show compliance for any dietary supplements being sold at their online and store channels.

Process of SSCI Certification

SSCI covers different stakeholders in the supply chain. Companies in these roles can book their SSCI audit with us:

• Manufacturers
• Packaging facilities
• Storage and distribution
• Labeling
• Other stakeholders in the dietary supplement supply chain

The on-site audit takes 3 days to complete. Upon completion, customers will receive their audit reports and SSCI certificate in 40 working days. The certificate is valid for one year.

Why Choose Eurofins for your SSCI Certification?

With experts in the US, we have robust experience on food and dietary supplements regulatory requirements. We have exhibited sound comprehension of the standard's prerequisites, fulfilled the mandatory training requirements, and demonstrated proficiency in carrying out SSCI audits. Our well-trained auditors are located globally to support customers with geographic proximity.

Customers can work with us not only on audit services but also pre-audit consulting, pre-audit training, and label review, providing biggest convenience.

Eurofins possesses strong food testing laboratories around the world so customers can leverage dietary supplements testing services easily while working with us on the audit and training parts.