Essentials Decoded
Essentials Decoded is your go-to resource for demystifying the complex world of nutritional supplements and cosmetic product manufacturing. In this section, we break down industry jargon and technical terms into simple, understandable language.
Essentials Decoded is your go-to resource for demystifying the complex world of nutritional supplements and cosmetic product manufacturing. In this section, we break down industry jargon and technical terms into simple, understandable language.
A - E
- Active Ingredient: The substance in a product responsible for its effect.
- Bioavailability: Degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed into the system.
- CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices): FDA-enforced regulations for manufacturing processes.
- Contract Manufacturing: Outsourcing product production to third-party manufacturers.
- Custom Manufacturing: Creating products according to specific brand specifications.
- Dietary Supplement: Products designed to supplement the diet with nutrients or beneficial substances.
- Encapsulation: The process of enclosing ingredients in capsules.
F-O
- FDA Compliance: Adherence to standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Formulation: Process of combining chemical substances to create a final product.
- GMP-certified NSF and USP: Certification for good manufacturing practices.
- Minimum Order Requirements: The smallest quantity a manufacturer will produce.
- Nutraceutical: Products derived from food sources with extra health benefits.
P-Z
- Private Label: Products produced by one company and sold under another company's brand.
- Private Label Products: Items made by a third-party, branded, and sold by retailers.
- Product Information: Details identifying a product in documentation like COAs.