Guide Quality Certifications Explained

Supplement quality certification seals on product packaging

Why certifications matter for supplements

Food supplements are regulated as food products, not medicines. This means the manufacturer's own quality systems — and the independent audits that verify them — are your primary assurance of product quality. Certifications are the visible evidence that an independent expert has inspected the facility and verified the processes.

FSSC 22000 — Food Safety System Certification

FSSC 22000 is the highest international standard for food safety management. It combines ISO 22000:2018 (management system requirements) with ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 (specific prerequisites for food manufacturing). Nutri-Leaf's manufacturer, BHI Biohealth International GmbH, holds FSSC 22000 Certificate No. FSS-00263/0, audited by Quality Austria Certification GmbH, Vienna. The audit covers the full food chain category CIV — manufacturing of food supplements.

FSSC 22000 means: documented food safety management system, hazard analysis at every production step, traceability from raw material to finished product, and annual independent audits.

EU Organic — Regulation (EU) 2018/848

EU Organic certification verifies that products are produced according to EU organic farming and processing standards. BHI Biohealth International GmbH holds Control No. DE-BY-070-15182 BCD, certified by Control Union Certifications Germany GmbH. This certification authorises the company to market organic-certified food supplements within the European Union.

Naturland Organic

Naturland goes beyond EU Organic with mandatory social responsibility and fair trade requirements. Certificate No. 4-44758 confirms that the certified products meet Naturland's standards covering the entire supply chain — from raw material sourcing through processing to packaging.

CrefoZert Excellent Credit Rating

While not a product quality certification, CrefoZert Excellent from Creditreform Hof Ritter KG provides independent confirmation of the manufacturer's financial stability and long-term operational reliability. It's awarded only to companies demonstrating excellent creditworthiness over time.

What to look for on a supplement label: The certification body name (Quality Austria, Control Union), the certificate number (FSS-00263/0, DE-BY-070-15182 BCD), and the standard name (FSSC 22000, EU Organic). If a product claims certification but doesn't show a certificate number, ask why.