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GMP, DSHEA and Regulatory Compliance for Botanicals and Nutraceuticals

Overview

This course explores the U.S. regulatory landscape governing botanical and dietary supplement products, including FDA guidelines, Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA), new dietary ingredient approval process, current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and claims substantiation. Students analyze how regulations inform research design, product development, and market access for botanical therapeutic products.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze how regulations shape research design, product development, and market access for botanical therapeutics.

  • Evaluate the evidence needed for structure-function and health claims in order to substantiate marketing claims lawfully.

  • Apply risk-based analysis to botanical safety and supply chain factors in order to design appropriate specifications and controls.

  • Create core GMP documentation, SOPs, batch records, logs, and change controls,in order to run a traceable quality system.

  • Formulate a supply chain strategy in order to support a botanical product’s responsible path to market.

  • Assess new dietary ingredients and product-classification pathways to guide compliant product development.

Prerequisites

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Required Course Pack:

  • Online Materials and Library Resources (OMLR)

Required Textbooks:

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Total Course Price:

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