Regulatory Compliance for Dietary Supplements in the US, EU and Canada

Event Description

Thursday, October 10, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT and Friday, October 11, 2013, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, Tampa, FL

Course Description:

A growing public demand for supplements has resulted in a flurry of companies creating and marketing dietary supplements in the United States, EU and Canada. With the regulatory authorities beginning to take a stronger stance on enforcement of regulatory policies, procedures and GMP compliance, it is important for companies to verify that their products comply with the latest regulations and provisions if they plan to market Supplements in these countries.

This 2-day interactive live seminar will review the regulations that impact Dietary Supplements in the US, EU and Canada and discuss how to verify that products are compliant with these regulations. Differences with food and drug regulation in these countries will be noted as well. We will also cover what qualifies as a dietary supplement or dietary ingredient, how to ensure GMP compliance as well as detailed requirements for labeling and acceptable marketing claims. An update on current events within the Supplement industry and the potential impacts to Manufacturers and Distributors in the US, EU and Canada will also be presented and discussed.

Who will Benefit:

• Executives/Managers within Dietary Supplement or Natural Product companies
• Regulatory Compliance Professionals in the Supplements or Natural Products area
• Quality Assurance or Quality Control Professionals
• Dietary Supplement or Natural Product Manufacturers & Distributors
• Sales/Marketing Personnel in the Supplement or Natural Product Industries

Meet Your Instructor:



James Russell
Director, Regulatory Affairs for RJR Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Russell is the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for RJR Consulting Inc, a leading global regulatory consulting firm servicing the Life Science and Consumer Products industries. Mr. Russell has 13 years of experience in the Life Science field, encompassing foods, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

James joined RJR Consulting in 2009 to assist companies with their global regulatory, manufacturing and distribution needs. Prior to RJR, Mr. Russell worked for a large life science distribution company with organizational responsibilities including regulatory, supply chain, business strategy and product data quality. Mr. Russell currently teaches on a variety of regulatory topics and is a participating member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS).

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