Dietary supplement GMP standard
Independent standards / verified manufacturing systems
Quality is not a promise.
It is a system.
Nature's Brands maintains independently audited Good Manufacturing Practice systems for dietary supplements and cosmetics, certified organic handling operations, and an FDA facility registration at its Chattanooga facility. Here is what each record covers and what it means for your brand.
Independent certification program owner
Cosmetic GMP guidelines
Independent certificate issuer
Certified organic handling operation
Facility registration identifier
Certification 01 / Dietary supplements
GRMA certification to
NSF/ANSI 455-2:2021
Following an onsite audit, Nature's Brands' quality system and Good Manufacturing Practices were found in conformance with the GRMA Certification Program and the NSF/ANSI 455-2 dietary supplement standard for the activities listed on the certificate.
Certificate record
- Certificate
- CERT-000728 - 1
- Audit
- AO-001172 / onsite
- Issued
- July 8, 2026
- Target annual audit
- July 8, 2027
- Certificate expiration
- July 6, 2029
- Facility
- 367 Labeling Way, Chattanooga, TN
- Issuer
- Intertek Testing Services N.A., Inc.
- Accreditation
- ANAB / No. 0204
What is NSF/ANSI 455-2?
A standardized GMP audit framework for dietary supplement facilities.
NSF/ANSI 455-2 brings FDA dietary supplement CGMP requirements together with retailer quality expectations and industry best practices. It is used to assess the systems behind manufacturing, packaging, labeling, holding, warehousing, and distribution activities within a facility's approved scope.
21 CFR Part 11121 CFR Part 11721 CFR Part 11Retailer criteria
How the assurance chain works
- StandardNSF/ANSI 455-2
Defines the dietary supplement GMP audit requirements.
- Program ownerGRMA
Operates the independent certification program and audit-integrity framework.
- Certification bodyIntertek
Performed the onsite audit and issued Nature's Brands' certificate.
- AccreditationANAB
Provides accreditation oversight identified on the certificate.
Nature's Brands certified activity scope
What the certificate specifically covers.
01Capsules02Powders03Packaging / labeling04Warehousing
Documented control
Supports disciplined procedures, records, quality responsibilities, and manufacturing controls.
Retailer confidence
A harmonized audit framework can make supplier qualification clearer for brands and retail partners.
Audit readiness
Independent certification helps maintain a quality system prepared for customer and regulatory scrutiny.
Repeatable execution
The focus on facility systems supports consistent transfer from approved specifications to controlled production.
Certification 02 / Cosmetics
Cosmetic GMP under
ISO 22716:2007
Nature's Brands' cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices are certified for a defined scope of liquid skin- and hair-care manufacturing operations. ISO 22716 provides an internationally recognized framework for the quality aspects of cosmetic production, control, storage, and shipment.
Certificate record
- Certificate
- 2618377
- Initial certification
- June 23, 2026
- Certification decision
- June 29, 2026
- Issued
- July 9, 2026
- Certificate expiration
- June 22, 2029
- Facility
- 367 Labeling Way, Chattanooga, TN
- Issuer
- Intertek Italia S.p.A.
- Accreditation
- ACCREDIA / No. 00151
What is ISO 22716?
International guidance for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices.
ISO 22716:2007 provides guidelines for the production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. Its focus is the quality system surrounding cosmetic operations: people, premises, equipment, materials, production, finished products, laboratory controls, deviations, complaints, recalls, change control, internal audits, and documentation.
ProductionControlStorageShipment
How the assurance chain works
- International standardISO 22716:2007
Defines cosmetic GMP guidelines for quality-focused operations.
- Certification bodyIntertek Italia
Assessed the defined site scope and issued the certificate.
- AccreditationACCREDIA
Accredits the certification body under registration No. 00151.
- MaintenancePeriodic surveillance
Continued validity is subject to the surveillance stated on the certificate.
Nature's Brands certified activity scope
Liquid skin- and hair-care products.
Including shampoos, hair spray, shower gels, and lotions.01Manufacturing02Packaging03Warehousing04Distribution
Certification 03 / Organic handling
Certified to the
USDA organic regulations.
OneCert certifies Nature's Brands, Inc. to the USDA organic regulations under 7 CFR Part 205 for the category of Handling. The USDA Organic Integrity operation profile identifies the Chattanooga operation as certified and provides the product-specific scope.
Certificate record
- Certificate
- 2580002064
- NOP Operation ID
- 2580002064
- Certifier client ID
- 2064
- Program
- USDA-NOP
- Certified category
- Handling
- Status
- Certified
- Effective date
- January 30, 2017
- Issue date
- June 4, 2026
- Anniversary date
- February 1, 2027 - not an expiration date
- Certifier
- OneCert, Inc.
- Facility
- 367 Labeling Way, Chattanooga, TN
What does the organic certificate cover?
A certified handling operation, not a blanket claim for every product.
The certificate applies to the certified operation and the products recorded within its approved scope. Organic claims, seals, certifier references, formulas, ingredients, and labels must still follow the applicable product-specific review and approval process.
7 CFR Part 205USDA-NOPHandlingProduct-specific scope
How the assurance chain works
- Federal programUSDA National Organic Program
Establishes the organic regulations and public Integrity database.
- Accredited certifierOneCert, Inc.
Certifies the Nature's Brands operation to the applicable USDA organic requirements.
- Certified scopeHandling
Defines the category covered at the Chattanooga operation.
- Product evidenceOperation Profile
Identifies the products currently included within the certified scope.
Nature's Brands certified organic scope
Verified operation.
Controlled product claims.
Certification status and the current product list should be confirmed through USDA Organic Integrity.01Certified handling02Product-specific coverage03Chattanooga operation04USDA-NOP
Federal facility record / FDA
FDA-registered
manufacturing facility.
Nature's Brands maintains an FDA facility registration for its Chattanooga manufacturing operation. The establishment is identified in FDA systems by the FEI shown here.FDA Establishment Identifier3011152820
- Firm
- Nature's Brands, Inc.
- Physical address
- 367 Labeling Way, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2395
- Record source
- FDA FEI Search Portal
FDA uses the FEI as a unique establishment identifier and as the required facility registration number for cosmetic-facility registration.
FDA facility registration does not constitute FDA approval, certification, endorsement, or approval of any product manufactured at the facility.
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What facility certification means and what it does not.
- An independent assessment of the facility's in-scope GMP and quality systems.
- Conformance to the stated standard and certification-program requirements at the audit date.
- A defined operational scope, facility address, issuer, and certificate-maintenance cycle.
- Every product made at the facility is individually certified or approved.
- A certificate replaces product-specific testing, regulatory review, or brand due diligence.
- Activities outside the printed certificate scope are covered by that certificate.
- FDA registration or an FEI represents FDA approval, certification, or endorsement.
Learn from the standards organizations
Go directly to the source.
NSFNSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP certification overview ↗︎GRMAAbout the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance ↗︎ISOISO 22716:2007 official standard summary ↗︎USDANature's Brands Organic Integrity operation profile ↗︎FDACosmetic facility registration and FEI guidance ↗︎FDADietary supplement CGMP guidance ↗︎
Certificate and facility-record details on this page are transcribed from evidence supplied by Nature's Brands. Current certification and registration status should always be confirmed through the applicable issuer, public directory, or FDA registration system.
Quality systems are only meaningful when they support the product you are building.