Product quality and safety are key to the success of VMS Solutions and we consider this to be our backbone. We are completely committed to providing quality nutraceuticals through excellent products and services. We regularly survey our customer base, and this measures our own performance against key performance indicators.
As a GMP certified manufacturer, we operate a comprehensive quality management system. Our facilities are regularly audited, both by the organisations we hold accreditations with and our customers. We welcome these audits, upholding the principle of continuous improvement. Our programs and procedures guide each step of the development and production process. From the evaluation of raw materials to the completion of the product. Below are some of the accreditations in place to support your brand and products.
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company have certified us with GMP. This demonstrates that we know the importance of producing and trading safe nutraceuticals. We have built our quality management system on the basic principles of pharmaceutical GMP. It is both comprehensive and stringent. This gives our customers confidence that, when we manufacture for them, they will receive the same quality product every time.
GMP demonstrates our integrity in food supplement manufacturing processes. As well as our understanding and compliance with food safety regulations. As a result, the basic manufacturing practices are independently verified and certified, including the implementation of an effective Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety program.
ISO 9001:2015 accreditation is a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in quality management. This certification signifies that we consistently meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers, ensuring their satisfaction through reliable and high-quality services. Our commitment extends to maintaining an effective Quality Assurance System, which involves rigorous processes to monitor, measure, and continuously improve our performance.
This systematic approach allows us to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes promptly. Furthermore, we prioritize compliance with all relevant statutory and safety requirements, ensuring that our operations are not only efficient but also safe and legally compliant. This holistic approach to quality management underscores our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction in every aspect of our business.
Our ISO 22000:2018 accreditation underscores our commitment to excellence in food safety management. This certification ensures that we meticulously plan, implement, operate, maintain, and update a robust food safety management system, aimed at providing products that are safe for consumers according to their intended use. We demonstrate unwavering compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory food safety requirements, ensuring that our operations meet the highest legal standards.
Additionally, we evaluate and assess customer needs, ensuring conformity with those agreed upon that relate to food safety, which further enhances customer satisfaction. Effective communication of food safety issues to suppliers, customers, and relevant interested parties is a cornerstone of our approach, ensuring transparency and trust across our supply chain. Ultimately, we ensure that we consistently conform to our stated food safety policy, reinforcing our dedication to delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers.
We are a registered facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring our compliance with stringent FDA standards, including audits, which guarantee the quality and safety of our products. This registration demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards and adherence to rigorous regulatory requirements. As an FDA-registered establishment, we are well-equipped to assist you in expanding your portfolio to include the U.S. market.
This registration provides access to a broader customer base and new business opportunities, enabling you to reach more customers and significantly grow your business in one of the world’s largest and most lucrative markets.
We use only the highest-quality halal-certified ingredients if required by you. We operate in conjunction with The Halal Trust, which guarantees that, when needed, none of our products contains any alcohol.
Our manufacturing site, warehouse, and laboratory undergo regular audits. This ensures that we store then ingredients and manufacture product correctly and safely. These steps make sure we are fully sharia-compliant and therefore 100% Halal.
Kosher (also known as kashrus or kashruth) is a term used to refer to food that meets Jewish dietary laws.
This certification ensures a valid method of traceability, and thus the safety of VMS’ products. We manufacture, package and label our products according to a set of strict guidelines.
VMS holds the Vegetarian Society trademark, verifying our compliance with strict standards.
The Vegetarian Society checks our ingredients and production methods, ensuring products manufactured with this certification are free from slaughter-derived ingredients, GMO-free, and not tested on animals.
Only products that meet the stringent requirements of the Vegan Society receive their approved trademark. This respected accreditation involves a meticulous, independent review of ingredients and production methods by Vegan Society experts. Additionally, there is no cross-contamination during production. Displaying the Vegetarian trademark guarantees the integrity and ethical quality of our products.
They ensure compliance with the highest vegan standards, verifying that all accredited products are free from animal-derived ingredients and adhere to ethical production practices.
We are Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) certified. OF&G certify more than half of the UK’s organic land area. While providing support, information and licensing to Britain’s top organic food businesses. The EC Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 and (EC) No. 889/2008 control the labelling and marketing of organic food and feed products.
In order to achieve this certification, Organic Farmers and Growers must assess all ingredients and operations throughout the distribution chain and find that they adhere to their standards.
Sedex is a world leader in responsible sourcing and empowers companies to implement responsible business practices and policies in their business and supply chain to build responsible supply chains. Sedex provides businesses with the tools, technology and insights needed to operate ethically, source responsibly and work with their suppliers to create fair working conditions for the people who make their products and services.
Over 65,000 businesses use Sedex to manage business risk, meet compliance and drive positive impacts for people and the environment, including VMS Solutions.
VMS are proud and active members of the HFMA – Health Food Manufacturers Association.
Our membership and engagement with the industry association equips us with insights and up to date information about all aspects of the nutraceutical world, to support our product development, customer interactions, effective sourcing and innovative strategy.
This supports us in provided a further bolstered service to our customers.
VMS Solutions is a proud British manufacturer and a member of the official Made in Britain organisation. This membership allows our customers to display the Made in Britain mark on their packaging once they are registered as a sub licensee of Made in Britain.
(Please note that, according to Made in Britain T&C, the manufacture for another business, the license to apply the mark does not extend to products manufactured for a white label service. Therefore, the business that sells the white label product must be registered as a sub licensee of Made in Britain.)
Our laboratory contains a range of equipment to test the integrity of your products. These tests ensure that products are always of a high quality; making them in line with the label claim. To ensure that you get quality nutraceuticals we conduct four tests in the QC laboratory which you will find detailed below.
For each material that enters our site, we carry out an FTIR Spectroscopy identification test. This device allows us to accurately identify each raw material. This ensures that any material used in your product is exactly what it says on the label. Each product is weighed and measured for uniformity, and we carry out tests for hardness and friability of every tablet, as well as dissolution of tablets and capsules.
Each material or product undergoes weighing and measurement for uniformity. Only calibrated and approved scales are in use for this test. This helps ensure that products are achieving label claim.
We carry out tests for hardness and friability on every tablet. The hardness test allows us to measure how strong a tablet is by pushing it to the point of breaking. Meanwhile, the friability machine tests the durability of tablets. This is critical to ensure your product arrives undamaged after leaving our facilities.
For tablets and capsules, we perform dissolution tests. This assesses the time it takes for the product to dissolve after consumption. When considering a regular or slow-release product, dissolution times will vary.
If any of these tests fail to meet our standard, the QC team will reject the product. This will then be re-evaluated by the NPD and Manufacturing teams until we are in compliance.
We work with leading UK third party testing laboratories to fulfil any additional testing needs that you may have. Please enquire directly and we will be happy to facilitate any requests.
Our Regulatory Team have a great number of years’ experience in the nutraceutical industry, enabling us to provide our customers with assurance of compliant product for the market. From rigorous raw material analysis to up-to-date industry knowledge and engagement with industry bodies and associations, we are fully equipped to supply you with finished goods & supporting information that meet the requirements of the intended market.
VMS Solutions Ltd,
Butts Close,
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire,
FY5 4HT
VMS Solutions Ltd,
Butts Close,
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire,
FY5 4HT