Can I sell supplements on Amazon?
Dietary supplement marketers selling on Amazon are now being asked to provide testing results and other manufacturing information on their supplement products in order to remain on Amazon’s site for sale. This request began just a couple of weeks ago, and marketers should be aware of having current documentation for their supplement products. Sellers of dietary supplements have until February 2021 to provide Amazon documented proof that their products adhere to the FDA’s regulatory requirements, including truthful labeling and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
How do I get approved by the FDA to sell supplements on Amazon?
Documentation required:
- Potency claims for the label required to be met and verified
- cGMP are met as per 21 CFR Part 111 in the manufacturing of supplements
- Ingredients used are safe and lawful under the FD&C Act Section 402 (f) [presents a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury under]
- The label quantities of ingredients and labeling of the supplement is safe for consumption
Linda Beach is the founder, sole owner, and Director of Canadian Natural Health Product Registry (CNHPR), operating under Medical Botany Research. Based on Canada’s west coast, Linda has been providing regulatory consulting and compliance expertise to Canadian and international companies since 2004, when Canada’s Natural Health Products Regulations first came into effect.
A Certified Herbalist with a degree in Botany and Medical Research, Linda also holds certifications in several natural and complementary healing modalities. This combination of scientific training and hands-on herbal expertise gives her a unique perspective on the products she helps bring to market — from vitamins and herbal remedies to nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and sports supplements.
Over her two decades working directly with Health Canada, Linda has built strong working relationships with regulators that have translated into consistent success in securing Natural Product Numbers (NPNs) for her clients. Her advocacy work has had industry-wide impact — including playing a key role in Health Canada’s decision to reinstate hempseed oil to its approved ingredient database after it had been removed, restoring a path to market for products containing the ingredient.
Through CNHPR, Linda guides clients through every stage of the licensing process: developing a tailored regulatory strategy, compiling required documentation, and managing submissions from signing through to Health Canada approval.