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NuvaTea is manufactured in the USA by Natrol Inc. Established in 1980, Natrol is a premier marketer, manufacturer,
and distributor of nationally-branded and quality nutritional supplements, functional herbal teas, and sports nutrition
products. The company has recently been awarded the Natural Products Association (NPA) Current Good Manufacturing Practices
(cGMP) certification, which incorporates the US Food & Drug Administration’s latest regulations for dietary supplements.
Natrol prides itself on uncompromising quality. Raw materials for its products are sourced from both the US and abroad. Regardless
of the country of origin, extensive quality procedures ensure that Natrol’s products are safe, pure and meet label claims. A
strictly enforced on-site Quality Assurance Program involves:
• Vendor Qualification: Natrol’s strict vendor qualification program includes screening by GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
audit questionnaire followed by facility audits to ensure reliable suppliers are selected. As a result, Natrol has close working
relationships with a group of trusted vendors who consistently furnish the highest quality materials.
• Ingredient Testing: All ingredients are carefully inspected upon receipt, sampled and held under quarantine until analytical
testing is completed to confirm they meet all specifications for purity, activity and physical characteristics. All materials undergo
thorough testing prior to release for manufacturing. Any material that does not meet all specifications is rejected. Natrol’s
reputation for having strict acceptance criteria and rejecting unsuitable materials is well known throughout the nutraceutical
industry.
• In-Process Testing: During the manufacturing process, testing is also conducted to assure that each product conforms to the
specifications established for it.
• Finished Product Testing: All manufactured products undergo final analytical testing to ensure their safety, purity and activity
levels. Final testing includes physical and chemical analyses and microbiological testing to guarantee each Natrol product meets all
quality specifications. Sensitive analytical testing is also performed to ensure that products are below the legal limit (California
Proposition 65) for heavy metals (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Mercury).
• Document Control: All aspects of the quality program and test results are thoroughly documented. Traceability of every ingredient
used in each of the products is an absolute requirement of the system.
• Record Retention: All production and testing records are maintained in safekeeping for several years.
Regular Quality Audits: Natrol undergoes regular quality audits by its licensing and certifying agencies. Internal audits of procedures
and processes are also regularly conducted to ensure compliance within the organization. Consumers can be assured of the safety and
effectiveness of Natrol’s products no matter where the raw materials originate because of the extensive testing and GMP quality procedures
maintained.
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