What’s going on behind the scenes when making a health and wellness product? How does quality control ensure that the product they’re reviewing is safe for consumers? Our guest, Brian Yam, a compliance consultant, is here to answer these questions and guide us through the steps of determining when it’s safe to put a product on the market.
Meet Brian Yam
With years of experience in the health and wellness product industry, Brian works as a compliance consultant, ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and standards set by entities like the FDA and FTC.What Does Compliance Mean?
Compliance refers to the regulations set by the FDA and FTC that products must meet before being put on the market. Companies take specific steps to test the safety and quality of their products, ensuring they are high-quality, safe, and effective for consumers. Brian also shares insights into his day-to-day work as a compliance consultant, giving an inside look at the steps brands take to meet compliance requirements.Out-of-Specification: What Happens Next?
What happens when a product test is non-compliant? Brian explains that the next steps depend on the reason for the out-of-specification result. If it’s a food safety issue, immediate recall steps are taken to remove the product from the market. Retests are then conducted to identify the root cause of the problem. Labs, manufacturers, and brands work together to resolve the issues and prevent them from happening in the future.Compliance Consultant Career Steps
Can you see yourself pursuing a career like Brian’s? If you’re interested in becoming a compliance consultant, he shares advice on how to get started. The best way to break into this field is by working for a small boutique consulting firm that is willing to mentor and teach you. This experience provides a valuable stepping stone into the world of compliance work."You're only as good as your manufacturer, only as good as the ingredients you procure, and that supply chain is so complex. If there’s a weak link anywhere, it can fail at any time." - Brian Yam.
Resources
Mighty Startup YouTube Channel
BlueOceanRegulatory.com
Brian@blueoceanregulatory.co
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