New GMP Training Set for SupplySide East

SECAUCUS, N.J.Virgo Publishing, Phoenix, announced two new GMP (good manufacturing practice) training courses developed and presented by NSF-DBA, an NSF International company, are set for SupplySide East, taking place May 2 to 4 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. Two day-and-a-half coursesa 100 level course 21 CFR 111 Dietary Supplement GMP Overview" and a 200 level course GMP Vendor Qualification & Auditor Training"will be available Monday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The first course, 100 Level Course: 21 CFR 111 Dietary Supplement GMP Overview," will provide an in-depth review of the guidelines and review case-studies involving recent warning letters initiated to dietary supplement companies for non-compliance to 21 CFR 111 GMPs. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the GMPs for new personnel and serves as a refresher to those in QA/QC, manufacturing, production, or R&D seeking to meet a GMP training requirement.

Supplier or vendor qualification is a crucial component in GMP compliance. The 200 Level Course: GMP Vendor Qualification & Auditor Training," will discuss how supplier qualification principles also apply to subcontracted services (manufacturing steps, packaging and labeling, testing and/or calibration services, storage and distribution, etc.), the critical components any supplier qualification program must include, the process of auditing, auditing techniques and much more.

The registration fee for each course is $1,095. Registration includes training and presentation materials, lunch on May 2 and a Certificate of Attendance (to be provided upon course completion). Course attendance applies toward the requirements for receiving the Dietary Supplement Quality Professional (DSQP) Certification through the NCNPR of the University of Mississippi. Training descriptions, outlines, trainer bios and registration are available online.

Manufacturers, marketers and formulators attend SupplySide East to learn about the latest innovative and healthy ingredients, to meet new vendors, and to source ingredients, packaging, labeling and private-label manufacturing services in one location. Event details and registration information can be found at SupplySideShow.com or by calling (800) 454-5760.