Unwavering Commitment to Quality

At Swiss Herbal Remedies our team of Biochemists, Chemists, Formulation Scientist, Nutritionists and a Naturopathic Doctor are all committed to ensuring Swiss Herbal Remedies products meet or exceed the product quality standards established by Health Canada.

 

Our people have the knowledge, experience and attitude to ensure all our products are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), a standard used throughout the world as a measure of safety, effectiveness and quality.

 

Natural Sources
We commit to using ingredients from natural sources whenever possible.  This means
a healthier body can be maintained in the long-term.

 

Scientifically Formulated
Our natural health products are scientifically formulated by a team of Biochemists, Formulation Scientist, and a Naturopathic Doctor.  Each product is researched using the most up-to-date clinical data available, to ensure the product delivers on its health promise.

 

Total Quality Assurance
Our commitment to Total Quality Assurance means that we evaluate and monitor each product from the raw material stage to the in-process stage to the store shelf.

 

Health Canada recognizes Swiss Herbal’s dedication to quality and has granted a Site License indicating compliance with GMP standards.

 

More than 300 tests are conducted throughout the manufacturing, packaging and distribution stages:

• Raw Material Testing:  All raw materials used in the manufacturing
  of Swiss Herbal products are of the highest quality sourced from
  trusted GMP suppliers and are tested for microbial contamination, lead, arsenic, mercury, PCB’s, pesticides, solvents, foreign materials, identification and potency to name a few.  Each ingredient has a Certificate of Analysis, along with a documented Source of Origin maintained on file.
• Process Control Testing:  In-process controls have a great impact on product quality and performance.  Tests are conducted for fill weight, uniformity, disintegration, friability, hardness and appearance.
• Finished Product Testing:  Once a product is manufactured, we perform full testing on the final product to ensure the performance characteristics and product characteristics meet or exceed Swiss Herbal’s and Health Canada’s requirements. We test for:
  1. Identification
  2. Microbial contamination
  3. Chemical contamination
  4. Potency
  5. Dissolution
  6. Disintegration
  7. Stability
  8. Pill count verification
  9. Safety seal verification

   

Clean Manufacturing
Our facility is engineered to ensure sanitary operations and prevention of cross-contamination.

• Controls are in place to prevent product mix-up
• Equipment is designed to facilitate thorough cleaning
• Temperature & Humidity controls are in place to protect against quality deterioration
• Records demonstrating that each batch was manufactured in accordance with GMP are maintained.

 

Full Disclosure
We commit to inform and educate you about the product right on the label.  Should you wish to discuss any piece of information in more detail, you can call our bilingual Nutritionist at 800-268-9879 x 286 to find out more.

 

Our label contains critical information for you to make informed and educated purchase decisions at the shelf.

 

Our standardized label includes:

1. Product name:  Clear, concise name and/or lead ingredient, plus health segment
2. Recommended Use: Helps consumers safely and accurately obtain information on the health benefit annotated on the bottle.
3. Dosage: Shows you how much of the supplement you need to take and when to take it to reach the recommended value or the amounts represented on the label.
4. Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Ingredients:  Each medicinal ingredient is clearly highlighted with dosage information, plus a complete list of non-medicinal ingredients
5. Contact Information: We promote our toll-free number, 1-800-268-9879 and web site http://www.swissherbal.ca/ as we are proactive about sharing information with the public and are available to answer consumer questions.
6. Expiration date: Displayed on all Swiss Natural Sources products to let consumers know how long the contents will be effective.
7. Lot Number: This is a series of numbers important for tracking the supplement's history in case there are any specific questions concerning the product purchased.
8. Warnings:  Help to alert consumers about protective safety seals on the product (which should remain intact at time of purchase) and help caution of the potential adverse effects of taking a supplement. People on prescription medication, pregnant or lactating mothers, or people with allergies should look for warnings on package labels.

 

Swiss Herbal is so confident with our quality that we guarantee all of our products with our Total Quality Assurance program. Should any Swiss Herbal product not meet your personal needs, we will gladly refund the purchase price and work with you to find an appropriate and healthy alternate solution.

 

Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA)

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is Canada’s largest national trade association dedicated to the natural and organic products industry. Members represent the entire supply chain including growers, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and importers involved in a variety of industry sub-sectors such as vitamin and mineral supplements, herbals, homeopathic, sports nutrition, natural and organic foods, and beauty aids. CHFA members’ products support Canadians seeking optimal health and quality of life.

The CHFA promotes the views and interests of its members and provides leadership to its members by promoting natural health products, whole foods and organics as the primary source of well-being for all Canadians.

Swiss Herbal has been a member of the CHFA for over 30 years.  Our support behind the association is unwavering, with members of the Swiss team on the CHFA board of directors and participating in various industry task forces.