New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN)

New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) Notification is a process mandated by the U.S. FDA for any dietary supplement containing ingredients not marketed in the U.S. before October 15, 1994. Manufacturers or distributors must provide evidence demonstrating these new ingredients’ safety before marketing the product. 

Let’s say you want to make a new kind of vitamin or supplement to help people stay healthy. Before you can sell it, you must notify the FDA about your new ingredients. The notification includes details about the ingredients, the supplement, recommended usage, and evidence of safety. 

Compliance with this process is essential for ensuring consumer safety and adherence to FDA regulations. 

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Why is NDI Notification Needed?

Dietary supplement manufacturers, importers and distributors are responsible for submitting an NDIN for any ingredient that meets the definition of “new dietary ingredient”. This includes: 

Compliance ensures regulatory adherence and consumer safety, as it allows the FDA to evaluate the safety of the NDI before it enters the market. Failure to submit an NDI notification can result in regulatory action. Therefore, relevant parties need to understand and fulfill their obligation to submit NDI notifications as required by FDA regulations. 

The NDIN Process

Submitting a successful NDIN requires careful preparation and a comprehensive dossier outlining the safety of your new dietary ingredient. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process: 

Pre-notification Consultation

Engage with regulatory experts to determine if your ingredient qualifies as "new" and develop a strategic plan for the NDIN process. 

Safety Assessment

Conduct thorough safety studies or compile existing data to demonstrate the safety of your ingredient for its intended use in a dietary supplement.

Dossier Preparation

Develop a comprehensive NDIN notification package that includes all required information, such as the ingredient's identity, manufacturing process, safety data, and labeling. 

FDA Review

The FDA will review your NDIN submission and may request additional information or clarification.

FDA Response

The FDA will issue a letter indicating their decision regarding the safety of your new dietary ingredient. 

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