The manufacture of dietary supplements is the process of manufacturing products that are intended to supplement a person’s diet with vitamins, trace elements, and more. These substances can also include minerals, amino acids or herbal substances and other ingredients with nutritional value. Dietary supplements, also called food supplements, can be produced in various forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, solutions and emulsions. Legally speaking, these are foodstuffs, not drugs.

The most important aspects of the manufacture of dietary supplements (German translation: Herstellung von Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln) include:

• Compliance with quality standards: Manufacturers of dietary supplements must comply with established regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in order to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
• Selection of raw materials: The quality of the raw materials (translation into German: Ausgangsstoffe) has a direct impact on the quality of the end product. It is important that pure and tested raw materials that meet all legal requirements are used.
• Product formulation: Development of a dietary supplement formulation that has the required concentration of active ingredients and is safe for consumption.
• Quality control at all stages of production: From the control of incoming raw materials to the finished product, continuous quality control is required to detect and avoid deviations (German: Abweichungen).
• Packaging and labeling: The packaging should protect the product from external factors and contamination, and the labeling must contain complete and accurate information about the ingredients, the administration route and the expiration date.

The manufacture of dietary supplements plays an important role in providing consumers with high-quality products that can supplement their diet and promote health and well-being. Compliance with strict guidelines and legal regulations during production helps to avoid health risks associated with contamination, incorrect labeling or misleading product advertising. The responsible production of dietary supplements therefore helps to strengthen consumer trust and maintain a high level of public health.

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