Quality Control
All of our raw materials must pass stringent quality controls
before they are utilized. In addition, we use only those
precursor materials that are of the highest quality and that
pass our in house quality inspection.
All raw materials are
tested for purity prior to production. Quality control
engineers have the authority during any stage of production to
reject any product that does not adhere to our strict quality
standards. All personnel follow explicit written protocols that
are strictly enforced during the manufacturing process. All
steps during the manufacturing process are documented and
reviewed by quality control specialists. Manufacturing
equipment is properly maintained and cleaned on a predetermined
schedule that is documented in company logs for review by the
Department of Agriculture. This helps to ensure the absence of
any contamination during the manufacturing process. Production
records associated with each unit of a product, including all
raw materials used, are filed for two years past the expiration
date.
Further quality control is demonstrated by:
 Product analysis – This is recorded for each
product that is manufactured. The analysis contains the
specific components of the herbal product, including a lot
number for each of the ingredients, as well as the production
methods used.
Raw materials – These are purchased only from reputable
wholesalers. Each raw material in our products must come with a
Certificate of Analysis obtained from the supplier. Our in house
Quality Assurance team also analyzes the raw materials for
authenticity.
Packaging material – All packaging materials are purchased only
from reputable wholesalers. Specific Quality Assurance personal
ensure that all labels are assigned to the proper products to
avoid any confusion. All new labels are cross checked with the
original master label to make certain that there have been no
mistakes during the printing process.
Lot Numbers – Once an order request has been received, the
herbal supplement to be manufactured is entered in the
production records and a lot number is assigned. The raw
materials are released to the pharmacy after all products have
been checked for authenticity.
Ultra Herbal Manufacturing Guidelines
In addition to the protocols described above, Ultra Herbal
Supplements adheres to the following manufacturing guidelines
to ensure the utmost quality control:
Blending and
Granulation – All equipment used in the process of mixing and
granulation is inspected by the Director of Operations prior to
use. Raw materials are then inspected for the final time. The
lots are then processed using strict written guidelines for
each herbal product. Following granulation and blending, the
powder blends are stored in specially designed containers to
ensure freshness and to avoid any contamination. Once again the
Director of Operations ensures that all new blends are labeled
appropriately.
Encapsulation and Compression – Once a test unit has been
processed, a sample is unit is issued to Quality Assurance to
be compared to retained samples in order to ensure product
integrity. Once the new unit has been approved by Quality
Assurance, full line production may begin. Quality Assurance
inspections are conducted using set protocols for the capsules.
As with the blending and granulation process, the capsules are
stored in specifically designed containers to ensure freshness
and to avoid any contamination. The Director of Operations
makes certain that all new capsules are labeled appropriately.
Liquids – Liquid products are prepared following the same
stringent protocols described above for blending, granulation,
encapsulation and compression.
Packaging and Inspection – Upon completion of processing, the
final product is inspected again by the Quality Assurance
staff. Broken tablets, over filled capsules and any other
defective products are removed from the lot. Products released
by the Quality Assurance staff are subsequently either packaged
for bulk storage or bottled and labeled for consumer use
(labels contain the appropriate information required by the
Federal Drug Administration; batch numbers are logged). All
finished products are properly labeled and closed with a tamper
proof seal. The Quality Assurance unit also retains samples of
raw materials for one year past the expiration date of the last
product they are used in. The unit also retains samples of
finished products for one year past the product expiration
date. These samples are maintained under controlled conditions.
Final Products – All final products are stored in quarantine in
a climate controlled environment until final delivery to the
customer.
All Ultra Herbal Supplements are manufactured using Good
Manufacturing Practices set forth by the US Federal Drug
Administration. In addition, both scheduled and surprise
inspections by the Quality Assurance staff during different
aspects of the manufacturing process help to ensure specific
quality, strength and purity for both the raw materials and the
finished supplements. |
