SSCI Certification

What SSCI Certification Means — and Why It Matters to Your Brand

The Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative is a retailer-led, industry-driven benchmarking organization modeled after the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). SSCI was established to bring alignment and transparency to the dietary supplement supply chain by creating a unified, recognized benchmark for supplement safety, authenticity, and regulatory compliance — from raw material sourcing through finished product delivery.

SSCI certification is now a requirement or accepted standard for some of the world’s largest retailers. Walmart and Sam’s Club require SSCI GMP certification for private brand dietary supplements. Amazon, GNC, and other major retail platforms recognize and accept SSCI certification as a qualification for supplement manufacturers.

Leadership Perspective 

“This certification is a major milestone and a clear reflection of our team’s commitment to quality, safety, and excellence. Reaching this level of compliance isn’t easy — it takes discipline, strong systems, and a culture that genuinely values doing things the right way. Our team clearly embodies all of that. But beyond what it means for us internally, SSCI certification is about what we can deliver for our clients. When a brand partners with Icelandirect, they can have complete confidence that their products are manufactured to a standard that opens doors — not closes them. This certification does exactly that.”

— Brandon Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Icelandirect, LLC 

A Culture Built On Quality

Achieving SSCI certification required sustained effort across every department — from documentation and system implementation to operational discipline and audit readiness.