NSF International Certification for mykind Organics Now That ' s Transparency
Garden of Life ® has been the leader and innovator of Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified nutritional products for many years . We are proud to announce that we have obtained NSF International certification of the contents and label claims for mykind Organics , the No . 1-selling multivitamin sold in the Natural Products Industry in the USA .
It All Began in 2014
Garden of Life introduced mykind Organics multivitamins in 2014 as a complete line , including vitamins for women and men , prenatal multivitamins and multivitamins specifically formulated for men and women over 40 years old . Working in a unique collaboration with actress , New York Times best-selling author and well-known vegan health expert , Alicia Silverstone , we brought a highly innovative formula to market where every offering is Certified USDA Organic , Verified Non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project , Certified Gluten Free , Vegan and Kosher . To this , we now have added to that list of independent thirdparty certifications that the entire contents of the formulas have been tested for their identity , potency and purity .
“ mykind Organics is truly unique as the only vitamin line to hold an extensive list of independent certifications , which assure fans of the products ’ integrity and quality ,” said Garden of Life President Brian Ray . “ It took years of innovation and patience to develop the line . mykind Organics multivitamins are the first line of Certified USDA Organic , Non-GMO Project Verified , Vegan and Gluten-Free Certified multivitamins combining vitamins and minerals created from organic plants , rather than synthetic chemicals . With the new NSF International certification , mykind Organics is leading the charge in dietary supplement traceability , transparency and quality .”
Why NSF International
NSF International ’ s long established and highly respected dietary supplement testing and certification program has three key components : Good Manufacturing
Practices ( GMP ) registration , NSF International dietary supplement certification , and NSF Certified for Sport ® certification . Manufacturing facilities must pass twice-annual audits to earn entry-level GMP registration before they can move on to earn NSF International ’ s dietary supplement product / ingredient certification . The dietary supplement certification process includes label claim , toxicology and contaminant reviews , with ongoing monitoring to verify compliance through periodic auditing and testing .
“ Today , dietary supplements are produced from a complicated , global supply chain , making it essential that quality manufacturers test not only their finished products , but also their raw ingredients , ensuring both their safety and quality . We are pleased to be working so closely with Garden of Life .” said Cheryl Luther , general manager , dietary supplements / sports nutrition / beverage quality at NSF International .
In summary , this means that NSF has audited mykind Organics and has independently validated all the information that we provide about the ingredients and their potency . Essentially , there is full traceability and transparency about this line of products .
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