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Gemini Pharmaceuticals Becomes First Manufacturer-Lab to Earn GRMA Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program Accreditation Scope Extension Recognition 1st

Dual recognition as both a GRMA GMP-certified manufacturer and GRMA-recognized laboratory makes Gemini Pharmaceuticals eligible for Amazon’s Dietary Supplement Compliance Fast-Track program

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, [June 11, 2026] –  The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) is proud to announce that Gemini Pharmaceuticals’ laboratory has achieved recognition under the GRMA Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. This recognition awards Gemini an ISO 17025 accreditation scope extension and makes them eligible to participate in Amazon’s Compliance Fast-Track program for Dietary Supplements — a distinction that Gemini Pharmaceuticals is the first organization in [Read more]

2026-06-11T13:55:07-04:00June 11, 2026|Press Releases|

GRMA and Amazon Collaborate to Streamline Dietary Supplement Marketplace Access

GRMA’s Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program now recognized as part of Amazon’s Compliance Fast-Track Program, offering manufacturers greater certainty and efficiency in product launch timelines

The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) is pleased to announce a significant collaboration with Amazon that marks a milestone for the dietary supplement industry. After five years of multiple GRMA members commitment to building rigorous, science-based quality standards, Amazon has formally recognized the GRMA Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program as part of its Compliance Fast-Track Program — creating a streamlined route for manufacturers and brand [Read more]

2026-06-10T15:59:16-04:00June 9, 2026|Press Releases|

GRMA Announces the 2025 Award Winners

Celebrating industry leaders advancing quality and safety standards for the health and wellness industry

King of Prussia, PA – The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA), is excited to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious GRMA Ambassador and GRMA Champion awards. These honors celebrate individuals who volunteer, demonstrate leadership, and a commitment to advance quality and safety standards in the health and wellness industry.

The GRMA Ambassador: Recognizes member(s) that are strong advocates of the GRMA and continually promoting advancing the GRMA’s Vision – Advancing Global Quality & Safety Standards [Read more]

2026-04-23T11:53:23-04:00April 23, 2026|News, Press Releases|

GRMA Recognizes Canadian Analytical Laboratories as an Approved Partner in the Product Integrity Program

Strengthening global efforts in compliance and quality assurance for the health and wellness industries

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA –  The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) is proud to announce that Canadian Analytical Laboratories (CAL) has achieved recognition under the GRMA Product Integrity Program, further advancing our shared mission to elevate product quality and safety standards across the health and wellness industries.

CAL has been providing dietary supplement testing solutions to US brand owners,  manufacturers and retailers for over 40 years. We are pleased to be recognized by the GRMA as an [Read more]

2025-09-16T12:57:51-04:00September 16, 2025|Press Releases|

Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) Announces Controlled Launch of Innovative Product Integrity Program

The GRMA, proudly announces the controlled launch of its Innovative Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program.

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2024  — The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA), a prominent leader with setting and upholding quality standards within the dietary supplement product category, proudly announces the controlled launch of its Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. This program was developed through consensus with various industry representatives, including major retailers, manufacturers, brands, TIC organizations, accreditation bodies, trade organizations, and more.

The launch of this program marks [Read more]

2024-10-03T13:43:47-04:00October 2, 2024|News|

Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) Announces Strategic Partnerships with HealthLOQ and ANAB

The GRMA proudly announces key partnerships to support the controlled launch of its Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program.

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2024  — The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA), a prominent leader with setting and upholding quality standards within the dietary supplement product category, proudly announces key partnerships to support the controlled launch of its Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program.

This new program is being launched with two key partners and industry advocates, HealthLOQ and the  [Read more]

2024-10-03T14:28:14-04:00October 2, 2024|News|

GRMA Achieves GFSI Benchmarking Milestone, Setting New Standard For Dietary Supplement GMPs

KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2024 — The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA), the preeminent quality and safety alliance organization for health and wellness product categories, is proud to announce that the GRMA, Inc Certification Program v1.2, NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, Scope K. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in GRMA’s commitment toward excellence and solidified its position at the forefront of industry advancement, further amplifying the program’s [Read more]

2024-08-21T10:14:40-04:00August 21, 2024|Press Releases|

UNPA Joins GRMA

July 30, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT: The United Natural Products Alliance, a leading trade association for the dietary supplement industry, has joined the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA).

The GRMA serves a varied membership, including manufacturers, retailers, public health organizations, certification bodies, and trade associations. GRMA’s singular goal is to make sure consumers have access to safe, quality products, specifically in the dietary supplement, cosmetic and OTC drug markets.

“UNPA played a key role in the early stages of what eventually became the GRMA. It has a proven track [Read more]

2024-08-07T16:37:41-04:00July 30, 2024|Press Releases|

GRMA, Inc Certification Program v1.2 Gains GFSI Recognition

Paris and King of Prussia, 14 May 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, and Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) are pleased to announce that GRMA, Inc Certification Program v1.2, NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements has successfully achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020. The recognition encompasses GFSI Scope K – Production of (Bio) Chemicals and Bio-Cultures Used as Food Ingredients or Processing Aids in Food Production. The GFSI Steering Committee took this decision on 6 May 2024.

Allyn Shultis, Executive [Read more]

2024-06-21T18:26:04-04:00May 14, 2024|Press Releases|

Agreement of Cooperation: Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance & American Council of Independent Laboratories

GRMA & ACIL commitment to collaboration, advances dietary supplement product integrity, promoting scientific creditability and inclusion.

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2024 / An agreement of cooperation has been reached between the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance Inc (GRMA) and the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL).

Both organizations have an underlying commitment to collaboration, inclusion and promoting scientific creditability amongst our members and the broader industry. The purpose of this agreement is to establish the terms and conditions under which the two organizations will work [Read more]

2024-06-21T18:26:05-04:00May 7, 2024|Press Releases|
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