Eurofins performs Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) audits

As for the Food industry, the dietary supplement industry required simplification and harmonisation of scheme in order to improve product safety and meet the demands of a globalised market. SSCI was created in order to benchmark existing food supplement standards, address market gaps and simplify the certification process.

SSCI stands for Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative. SSCI is a non-profit organisation bringing together major retailers, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers of raw material, finished product manufacturers, certifying bodies, and experts in safety, compliance and quality control of dietary supplements.

Why getting SSCI certified?

Manufacturers who implement SSCI will be able to show compliance with safety and quality management standards, drive continuous improvements of their processes, operational efficiency and ultimately protect their brand.

SSCI is retailer led and industry driven and:

• Gives an open access to additional participation for suppliers and producers to help implement best practices in benchmarking, testing protocols, microbiological standards, safety, and shelf stability. 
• Is focused on improved traceability and identification protocols to provide maximum safety for end users.
• Partners with GFSI which has been very successful in its implementation across the grocery marketplace.

Customers and end-consumers are aware and asking for greater transparency, traceability, quality, safety, and sustainability which an SSCI certification can provide.
SSCI audits are accepted by Amazon and Walmart.

Why use Eurofins Assurance for your SSCI certification?

Eurofins Assurance is an industry-leading certification body that is well-suited to conduct your Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI) audits.
Our experts and auditors have demonstrated good understanding of the standard’s criteria, completed required trainings and showed proficiency in conducting SSCI audits.
We can audit sites all over the world thanks to our extensive global network of auditors which includes experts of the food, healthcare, and cosmetic industries. We’re here to help!

For dietary supplements, Eurofins Assurance also offers:

• Eurofins proprietary GMP 21 CFR 111 certification
• GRMA certification
• GMP IADSA
• GMP FSE
• GMP EHPM

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