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Understanding Amazon’s Testing Requirements for Dietary Supplements

Why Testing Is Now at the Center of Market Access 

Selling dietary supplements on Amazon is no longer just about having a compliant label or strong marketing claims. 

It is about proof. 

Amazon’s updated requirements are placing laboratory testing at the core of product approval, requiring sellers to demonstrate that their products meet defined safety, identity, and quality standards before they can remain listed. 

 

What Amazon Is Looking For 

To maintain or gain access to the platform, sellers must now provide: 

  • Recent laboratory test reports (typically within 6 months)  

  • Testing conducted by qualified, recognized ISO 17025 laboratories  

  • Compliance with labeling requirements 

  • Documentation of cGMP compliance of the manufacturing facility of the product 

This shift aligns with broader regulatory expectations across the dietary supplement industry, where transparency and verification are becoming non-negotiable. 

 

Common Challenges Suppliers Face 

Many suppliers encounter delays or rejections due to: 

  • Outdated test reports  

  • Testing performed by non-recognized laboratories  

  • Incomplete documentation  

  • Misalignment between label claims and test results  

These issues can lead to listing suppression, impacting both revenue and brand reputation. 

 

Industry Perspective 

Recent industry discussions highlight that e-commerce platforms are increasingly acting as gatekeepers of product safety, especially for ingestible products like supplements. 

This means compliance is no longer reactive. It must be built into your product lifecycle from the start. 

 

How Intertek Supports 

Intertek helps suppliers navigate these requirements with confidence by offering: 

  • Comprehensive testing services aligned with dietary supplement standards  

  • Verification of existing lab reports to ensure they meet Amazon expectations  

  • Guidance on documentation and submission requirements  

  • Independent third-party validation to strengthen credibility  

  • Providing cGMP audits for manufacturing facilities  

Explore how Intertek can support your compliance journey: Learn More

 

Final Thought 

In today’s marketplace, testing is not just a requirement. 
It is your strongest evidence of excellence. 

 

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