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The Importance of the NSF Certified for Sport®️ Certification: Dietary Supplements for Athletes

With expanded safety and regulatory standards in place, AHF offers certified products for brands and companies around the world.

November 12, 2024

The world of sports nutrition is constantly evolving, making it essential to ensure the safety and quality of all new, and existing dietary supplements. Athletes, coaches, and health professionals need products they can trust, and supplements that meet rigorous testing standards that comply with industry regulations. That’s where the NSF Certified for Sport® certification comes in, and American Health Formulations (AHF) is proud to be your partner in manufacturing these NSF certified supplements.

A woman taking a NSF certified for sport supplement

What is the NSF Certified for Sport® Certification?

The NSF Certified for Sport® certification is an independent, third-party program developed to help minimize the risk of dietary supplements containing banned substances. It is recognized and recommended by major athletic organizations, including the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Basketball Association (NBA), and PGA/LPGA, among others.

Achieving NSF sport certification involves a thorough process that includes:

  • Screening for Banned Substances: Products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are free from over 270 substances banned by major sports organizations.
  • Verification of Label Claims: Ensures the product content matches what’s listed on the label, providing transparency and building consumer trust.
  • Compliance with Manufacturing Standards: Products are made in facilities that adhere to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This certification is critical for brands looking to provide NSF sport certified products that meet the needs of athletes and health-conscious consumers alike.

Percentage of NSF certified supplements on the market

NSF is the clear sports certification leader: NSF for sport supplements cover 57% of the sports supplement market

Why NSF Certified for Sport Supplements Are Essential

Manufacturing NSF certified for sport supplements offers distinct advantages for brands, athletes, and consumers:

1) Confidence for Athletes:
Certified products are tested for banned substances, reducing the risk of unintentional doping violations for college and professional athletes.

2) Compliance and Trust:
With NSF sport supplements, retailers are more likely to distribute your product, and consumers are assured that they’re using supplements that are manufactured with safety, transparency, and quality in mind.

3) Market Differentiation:
Offering NSF certified for sport products allows your brand to stand out in the competitive sports supplement market, which is riddled with low quality supplements containing ineffective, unhealthy, and banned substances.

4) Broad Recognition:
The certification is not only trusted by North American sports entities, but athletic organizations worldwide, ensuring global acceptance in your brand’s NSF sport certified supplements.

The Value of NSF Sport Certified Products

For athletes and health conscious consumers, safety and quality are paramount, which is why NSF Certified for Sport® supplements dominate the sports nutrition market. Obtaining this prestigious certification is perhaps the best investment that your brand can make, and has been proven to deliver long term Return On Investment (ROI) for sport supplement brands.

Return on investment for NSF sport certification

NSF Cert For Sport ROI Calculations. Aggressive: Based on Premium (+14% vs. “Other” Brand). Conservative: Based on Growth Advantage (60% vs. 30% For Next Largest Brand)

AHF: Your Partner for NSF Certified for Sport Supplements

At American Health Formulations, we are proud to hold the NSF Certified for Sport® registration certificate, which enables us to produce these certified products for clients just like you!. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Certified Products for Athletes:
    We manufacture NSF certified supplements that meet the rigorous standards required for athletes and consumers alike, including college and professional athletes. All products are tested for contaminants, banned substances, and label accuracy.

  • Flexibility in Production:
    Brands can choose between stock formulas, or creating a new formula, and can decide exactly what kind of packaging is best for the product and brand.

  • Unmatched Expertise:
    Our team, including scientists, chemists, researchers, developers, and formulation and process engineers, have over 30 years of experience in dietary supplement manufacturing.

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities:
    Our GMP-certified facilities adhere to the strictest quality controls in the industry, ensuring every batch is safe and effective.

With NSF Certified for Sport supplements, you can give your customers the confidence they need while complying with the highest industry standards.

Elevate Your Brand with AHF

American Health Formulations is here to help you create certified products that will help you achieve greater distribution, as well as mass market acceptance in the sports nutrition industry.

Take the next step with AHF and start producing NSF Certified for Sport supplements today!

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