Nordic Naturals NSF GMP Certified

WATSONVILLE, Calif.NSF International certified Nordic Naturals® new LEED-designed corporate headquarters complies as functioning under GMPs (good manufacturing practices) as set forth in NSF/ANSI Standard 173-2008, Dietary Supplements, Section 8. Nordic Naturals' former facility was also GMP certified, however new certification was required when the company moved its headquarters in February of this year. NSF audits businesses every six months in order to maintain their certification.

According to Joar Opheim, CEO of Nordic Naturals, "NSF's exceptional commitment to public safety is in line with our own values and Nordic Naturals' mission to deliver pure, safe and effective omega oils worldwide

Additionally, Nordic Naturals' Ultimate Omega® Sport is included in the NSF Certified for Sport® Program, which tests and certifies products comply with current NSF standards, and that athletes can enjoy such product without unknowingly consuming banned or prohibited substances or their metabolites. The NSF Certified for Sport® Program tests and certifies nutritional supplements used by athletes in Major League Baseball, Professional Golf Association, Ladies Professional Golf Association, and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.

Along with its NSF certification, Nordic Naturals' new headquarters is also registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) project and is slated for LEED Gold certification which recognizes performance in key areas of human and environmental health.

Since 1995, Nordic Naturals has offered fish oil supplements. Distributing to more thatn 30 countries on six continents, Nordic Naturals offers more than 150 products in a variety of flavors, concentrations and delivery forms.

NSF International is an independent organization that offers certification programs and develops standards for dietary supplements, food, water and a wide range of consumer products.