Policy on Purchasing Dietary Supplement Raw Materials for Personal Use
Question
Can I purchase raw materials for dietary supplements, such as weight loss ingredients, glutathione, collagen, or general vitamins, from your company in small quantities for personal testing, even if I am not a registered dietary supplement manufacturer?
Answer
Based on the conversation with the staff, the company currently imports raw materials for dietary supplements, including items like weight loss ingredients, glutathione, and collagen. However, they only sell directly to dietary supplement manufacturers and do not offer retail sales. This policy is in place because dietary supplements can potentially cause harm if used incorrectly, unlike cosmetic ingredients which pose less risk.
The staff also mentioned that for wholesale purchases, they require business documentation, such as a company registration certificate showing the nature of the business, to ensure safety for all buyers.
Regarding your question about purchasing smaller quantities for testing, even for less dangerous ingredients like general vitamins, the staff confirmed that they cannot sell retail and require the aforementioned business documentation for wholesale purchases. Therefore, based on the information provided by the staff, it is not possible to purchase raw materials for dietary supplements from the company for personal testing purposes.