Amazon Testing
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Amazon’s Quality Assurance and Role in the Supplement Industry
Amazon holds a significant position in the supplement industry, emphasizing quality assurance. New Wave Scientific provides third-party laboratory testing services to ensure compliance with Amazon’s stringent policies. This testing is crucial for obtaining the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) required to sell certain supplements on Amazon.
Defining Dietary Supplements
Amazon defines dietary supplements as substances consumed to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and fatty acids. These supplements come in various forms, such as tablets, powders, liquids, and capsules.
Differentiating Supplements from Prescription Drugs
Supplements must not contain restricted prescription drug ingredients or be marketed as equally effective.
Compliance Requirements for Amazon Supplement Listings
Amazon mandates that listed supplements must be safe, effective, and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. Retailers must have a comprehensive quality assurance plan in place and may need to provide specific documents.
Required Documentation
Retailers must provide the following documents to demonstrate compliance:
1. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate
Demonstrating adherence to current good manufacturing practices.
2. Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Evidence of third-party quality certification or CoA.
3. Legible Product Images
Displaying compliant product labels. Failure to provide these documents can lead to product delisting, suspension, and payment withholding.
The Significance of the Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
The CoA is a critical document certifying nutritional content and absence of forbidden substances. It must be provided by an accredited third-party laboratory and include specific details:
- Detailed ingredient verification.
- Laboratory information and analytical methods used.
- Product name and batch number.
Laboratory’s Certificate of Accreditation
New Wave Scientific proudly holds a Certificate of Accreditation in Biological, Chemical, and Non-Destructive Testing, signifying recognition and validation of our laboratory’s competence and reliability in conducting testing services. This accreditation ensures the credibility and accuracy of the analytical results provided to our clients, including compliance with Amazon’s stringent requirements. While many labs hold accepted accreditation, New Wave Scientific is one of the only labs that is ISO 17025:2017 accredited for the Amazon required endpoints.
