INCOMING MATERIALS

Receiving: QC samples every lot of raw material (including purchased tablets, capsules, etc.) The total number of containers received determines the number of samples drawn. QC samples using a square root and 1 sampling scheme.

RAW MATERIAL TESTING: Every product is tested to some degree each time it is received. The testing includes physical, chemical, and where applicable, microbiological evaluation. Materials are released for use once the testing is successfully completed and a C. of A. from the vendor is received. A sample is retained for future reference.

                         INPROCESS MATERIALS – Manufacturing 

GRANULATING AND BLENDING (DRY AND LIQUID)

The weighed raw materials are then processed according to the master formula. Vitamin For Life employs a variety of granulating techniques to achieve the proper physical characteristics. The processed raw materials are then blended until they meet approved standards of uniformity. Vitamin For Life has a variety of blenders of different shapes and sizes to achieve this desired result.

 QC conducts routine inspections each shift while coating is being done. A sample of product from each shift is submitted to QC for testing. This is primarily for disintegration since everything else was previously tested on the uncoated tablet. QC releases the tablets before use by operations. A sample is retained for future reference.

QC inspects all runs for finished product appearance and fill/count; QC releases the finished product before placing into stock locations. A sample is retained for future reference.

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Vitamin For Life's in-house laboratories are equipped with the latest scientific instruments and analytical techniques. Our highly-trained staff tests all raw materials and finished products for potency and conformation to specifications and standards.