Friday, October 9
8:30-11:30am
There are myriad considerations around selecting and working with a contract manufacturer/private label provider and understanding them could be the difference between a successful product launch with a long-term partner, and a disappointment in the market. Experts in the field share their insights into auditing and qualifying suppliers for GMP compliance, understanding finished product specifications and your obligations, risk assessment, and best practice tips for selecting the right manufacturing partner.
8:35-9:05am
Key Considerations in Selecting and Working with a Contract Manufacturer: How to Audit and Qualify Suppliers for CGMP Compliance
Recent FDA and other enforcement activities indicate dietary supplement firms are responsible for choosing CGMP-compliant contract manufacturers and suppliers. This session provides simple steps and actions you can take to minimize risk, protect your brand, and prepare you to audit and work in partnership with your suppliers for maximum compliance.
You will learn:
- Best Practices: Simple, efficient and cost-effective ways to pre-select and audit your contract partners.
- Quality Agreements: When and why do you need one? What items must be included?
- Supplier Qualification: Tools for risk assessment and verifying that your label claims are met.
- Quality Control: How much and which QC operations must you perform before product distribution?