I know dietary supplements and their ingredients better than 99.9% of everyone else on the planet. Period. I have 16 years of industry experience as a business owner, product inventor, employee, contractor and now: Self Employed Supplement Formulator. My experience spans 6 global markets: USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and New Zealand. I've worked for the biggest and best in the world including Athletic Greens and GNC and know the strategies and standards used by these companies to dominate their space and create killer products. I know the bricks and mortar world as well as the online world when it comes to creating, approving and selling dietary supplements and this gives me an edge that is difficult to replicate. I have experience gaining regulatory approval for US made products all over the world with an emphasis on Canada, EU and UK. And finally, I'm obsessed with dietary supplements as a consumer and have spent so much time scratching my own itch that I'll bring a genuine curiosity and intensity to your project you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

I help supplement brands take early concepts, existing formulas and manufacturing problems and turn them into products that are scientifically sound, commercially realistic and suitable for their intended market. I’m a biochemist with an MSc and studied at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. My background combines biochemistry, chemistry, food science and more than 15 years of practical formulation and manufacturing experience. That scientific background affects how I approach formulation. I don’t only check whether an ingredient is popular or whether it fits on a label. I look at its mechanism, human evidence, effective dose, source material, standardization, bioavailability, safety, interactions and behaviour inside the finished dosage form. Most clients come to me with one of three things: an early product idea, a formula they are not completely confident in, or a manufacturer telling them the product needs to be changed before it can be produced. I can help with: * New supplement formulation and reformulation * Biochemical and clinical review of existing formulas * Health Canada NPN applications, amendments and reviewer responses * US FDA ingredient, claim, Supplement Facts and label reviews * Australian TGA formula, ingredient, dose, indication and evidence reviews * International formula screening for the EU/EEA, UK, India and Asian markets * Manufacturer-ready specifications and Bills of Materials * Ingredient standardization, potency, overage and yield calculations * Stability, preservation, solubility, flavour and texture problems * CMO screening, technical transfer and pilot-production support * Independent audits of manufacturer proposals, formulas and cost models I have worked on approximately 50 Health Canada NPN applications across Class I, II and III. This includes preparing applications, Finished Product Specifications, label text, evidence packages, amendments and responses to Health Canada questions. I also support products intended for the US dietary supplement market and Australian complementary medicine market. The FDA, Health Canada and TGA systems are not interchangeable. Australia generally treats supplements much more like medicines, with tighter controls around permitted ingredients, therapeutic indications, evidence, manufacturing and product listings. A formula that works in the US may not work in Canada, Australia, Europe or India without changes. I compare ingredient status, dose limits, claims, warnings, evidence and manufacturing requirements early so clients do not develop a product that later needs to be reformulated. For markets requiring a local sponsor, authorized representative or country-specific legal filing, I prepare the scientific and technical package and work alongside the appropriate local regulatory specialist. My biochemistry work can include: * Clinical literature and ingredient evidence reviews * Mechanism-of-action and biological pathway analysis * Safety, contraindication and interaction assessments * Extract-ratio, standardization and active-yield calculations * Bioavailability and pharmacokinetic reviews * Claim substantiation and evidence-gap analysis * Comparison of branded ingredients and delivery technologies I formulate capsules, tablets, powders, gummies, stick packs, oral pouches, functional beverages, liquid supplements and selected pet products. Each formula is built around the intended customer, market, dosage form, clinical evidence, regulatory pathway, cost target and what the manufacturer can realistically produce. When it provides a genuine advantage, I can also work with delivery technologies such as liposomal systems, emulsions, cyclodextrin complexes, phytosomes and microencapsulation. I do not add expensive technology simply because it sounds good in marketing. It needs to improve stability, absorption, taste or manufacturability. I also consult within Canadian cGMP manufacturing, so I understand what happens after a formula leaves the spreadsheet. I can identify problems involving raw-material sourcing, bulk density, powder flow, gummy payload, flavour masking, preservation, water activity, packaging and equipment limitations before they become expensive production problems. Depending on the project, my deliverables can include: * A manufacturer-ready formula and specification sheet * Ingredient and dosing rationale with supporting references * Regulatory, safety, stability, sensory and cost risk flags * Proposed claims, directions and required cautions * Finished Product Specifications and NPN supporting documents * Manufacturing instructions and pilot-run recommendations * CMO qualification and comparison documents * Support communicating with manufacturers, laboratories and suppliers I am fairly direct about what works and what does not. If a formula is underdosed, unnecessarily complicated, difficult to manufacture or unlikely to support its intended claims, I will explain the problem and give you

I'm a biochemical engineer who builds reactive HTML modelling calculators that tell food, supplement, cosmetic, and botanical founders what their next decision should actually be, instead of what a spreadsheet someone else built says it should be. Ten years as a free agent. 200+ projects shipped. $1.5M in direct contracts. ~$10M in documented client value across CPG, nootropics, frozen desserts, ingredient extraction, herbal and botanical formulation, and cosmetics. MSc in Biochemistry, six years in academia before that. That's how I know the difference between math that decides and math that impresses. Where my work tends to land: 🧊 Popsicles, frozen desserts, ice pops. Stabilizer system balance (xanthan, guar, LBG), sugar and syrup ratios, freezing-point depression, ice-crystal control, freezer-cabinet stability windows. Reactive formulators with every range hard-stopped to published literature. 🥤 Protein bars, protein beverages, protein isolates. Whey, casein, pea, soy, and hydrolysate selection. Sweetener and bitterness profiles, per-serving cost, label-claim feasibility, extraction yield, COGS per kilo, and breakeven curves across production scales. My protein-isolate model is used by clients across the agro-extraction industry to size processing lines before committing capital. 🌿 Botanicals and herbal products. Ingredient quality, MOQ math, supplier vetting, label compliance, formulation stability, extraction methodology. I also run a small herbal business myself, so I've felt every margin squeeze and ingredient-quote shock that clients bring to me. 💊 Supplements and nootropics. Claim feasibility, dose math, cost engineering, co-manufacturer scoping, channel-margin modeling. ✨ Cosmetics. Ingredient compatibility, parameter constraints, process simulation, scale-up math. 🛠️ What I actually deliver: A reactive browser-based calculator built around your real product, your real ingredient costs, your real production scale. Sliders for every variable that matters, with hard-stopped ranges grounded in published research. Plus the Excel back-end so your CFO can audit every formula. Plus a written diagnosis of what the numbers actually say. Plus implementation docs you can hand to your team. Typical turnaround: 5 business days for a tuned single-product engagement, 2 to 4 weeks for multi-product strategic models. Past custom engagements have run from $850 to $10,000, most landing in the $3,000 to $5,000 range depending on how many moving parts there are. 📊 Case study. David at Mora Cué Alimentos came to me with an equipment-selection question for a chia protein line. Three weeks later, with three product directions and three production scales modeled against real ingredient costs, channel margins, and capacity constraints, the answer was specific: protein concentrate at mid-scale, 41% gross margin. They built it. It works. 💬 What operators say: "Andres is very knowledgeable with great ideas and outstanding organizational skills." Cecilia Shepherd, CEO, Sound Science Nutrition "Andres was extremely helpful. I had a recipe emergency which he solved same day. I could go back to production with minimal disruption. Definitely will work again with him." Ismar Toromanovic, CEO, 3D Desserts "Andres is an outstanding chemist. I often cross-verify our models with his fundamental knowledge. I strongly recommend anyone looking for chemistry tutoring or overseeing complex calculations." Vishy Karri, CEO, Expert 365 "Congratulations on building this tool. It's really useful." David Olson, CEO, Mora Cué Alimentos ✅ A fit if you're a CPG, supplement, nootropic, cosmetic, or botanical founder at $1M+ in revenue or capital, making a real decision in the next 60 to 90 days. A co-man trial, an SKU launch, an ingredient swap, a scale-up. People tired of vibes-based pricing who want numbers they can defend in front of a board, a co-man, or a buyer. ⚠️ Probably not a fit if you're pre-revenue with a generic plan, shopping for the cheapest spreadsheet on the market, or looking for a formulator rather than a strategist. (I can refer you to good formulators if that's what you actually need.) Send me the decision you're sizing. If a model would help, I'll tell you. If it wouldn't, I'll tell you that too, in the first ten minutes.

I am a certified Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of specialized expertise in cosmetic formulation, pharmaceutical product development, FDA & GMP regulatory compliance, and reverse engineering. I help startups, private-label brands, and manufacturers create stable, compliant, and market-ready products — faster and more cost-effectively than industry averages.

MSc. Nutrition | 100+ Supplements Developed | EU, UK, US Regulatory Guidance I help health and wellness brands turn supplement ideas into scientifically sound, regulation-compliant products that stand out—ready for market. With over 20 years’ experience in nutraceutical product development, I’ve formulated and launched 100+ dietary supplements across Europe, the UK, South Africa, and the U.S. Whether it’s a capsule, gummy, powder, or functional beverage, I manage the full development lifecycle: from ideation, regulatory strategy, formulation, sourcing, and stability to label compliance and co-manufacturer support. What I offer: Custom formulation (sports, immune, cognitive, hormonal, metabolic, or beauty) Supplement development (incl. capsules, tablets, gummies, sachets, drink mixes) Ingredient selection & sourcing (vegan, organic, patented, EFSA/UK-compliant) Label & health claim guidance (EU/UK/South Africa/FDA regulations) Co-manufacturer or private label consulting Pre-Consultant Requirements: Existing formula or concept Target market (US/EU, etc.) Main objectives or concerns My Skills: Nutritional Supplements Product Formulation Regulatory Compliance Ingredient Research Nutraceuticals Nutritional Science Labeling & Packaging Private Label Consulting Qualifications: MSc. Holistic Health & Nutrition Education (USA) BSc. Nutritional Science (UK) Marketing Management (South Africa) Message me to discuss your next supplement or food innovation. Let’s take your concept from sketch to shelf. F&Q 1. I only have a product idea. Can you still help me? Absolutely. Whether you have a full formula or just a concept (like "immunity gummies for women"), I’ll guide you step-by-step using my development toolkit to turn your idea into a feasible, regulatory-aligned product. 2. Will my formulation be legal and compliant in my country? Yes — I assess your formulation based on your target market (e.g. EFSA for EU). I’ll flag banned ingredients, dose limits, and provide guidance on allowable claims. 3. What documents or support will I receive after our session? Depending on your package, you'll receive a written review summary, claim mapping sheet, or formulation toolkit with editable templates (cost calculator, brief template, and more). Everything is easy to use or send to your manufacturer.

I'm a Certified Food Scientist that specializes in creating nutrition facts panels for FDA/USDA and ensuring packaging complies with the FDA regulations. I have 14+ years' experience in the food industry and my BS in Food Science. I've had a passion for food since I was young. I assist food companies, both start-ups and large corporations, navigate the food world. I provide guidance with FDA regulations, generate FDA/USDA compliant nutrition panels, review package labels to ensure compliance, and more. I also assist restaurants with their menu boards and create accurate nutrition information to provide to their customers. I've worked with a well-established frozen yogurt company with hundreds of franchise locations to create their nutrition labels and assist with a new cake program they were releasing nationwide. I've also worked at a large Dairy corporation and a well-established bread company, both with their R&D teams. As a food consultant, I use my food science expertise and food industry experience together to create FDA/USDA compliant nutrition facts panels & menu boards, assist with any FDA compliance needs or questions, check package labels for compliance, and more. Reach out today with your project needs. I'd love to help your business grow!

Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Usman Ali (DVM, PhD Animal Nutrition), an Assistant Professor and Pet Nutrition Scientist specializing in dog and cat food, treats, and nutraceutical supplements. My primary expertise is in pet food formulation and technical evaluation, helping brands and manufacturers develop and validate products that are nutritionally balanced, safe, and scientifically defensible. I work on both new formulations and reformulation projects, including ingredient replacement, dose optimization, and nutritional correction. In addition, I provide professional support in R&D consulting, regulatory alignment, and compliance documentation, ensuring products meet industry expectations and relevant nutritional standards such as AAFCO and FEDIAF. My core services include: 1. Dog & Cat Food Formulation (dry, wet/canned, semi-moist) 2. Treats & Functional Chews Formulation (joint, gut, immunity, calming, skin/coat) 3. Pet Supplement Formulation (powders, capsules, tablets, soft chews) 4. Technical evaluation of existing products (formula review, ingredient suitability, dosing accuracy) 5. Nutrient validation and balancing (protein/fat targets, Ca:P ratio, Mg/ash control, taurine, vitamins/minerals) 6. COA review and ingredient quality assessment 7. Guaranteed Analysis (GA) calculations and nutrition labeling support 8. Wet food / canned food guidance (retort-related nutrient stability and practical feasibility) 9. Pet product R&D consulting and New Product Development (NPD) 10. AAFCO / FEDIAF compliance checks and nutrient profile verification 11. Regulatory and safety review of ingredients (dose safety, inclusion limits, interactions) 12. Reformulation for cost reduction and manufacturing feasibility 13. Technical documentation support (formulation reports, product dossiers, SOP guidance) 14. Scientific writing and evidence-based claim justification (whitepapers, technical summaries, literature review) With international research and applied experience in USA, Japan, South Korea, and Pakistan, I combine academic expertise with real-world formulation and product development support. If you need a reliable expert to formulate, evaluate, or improve a pet food, treat, or supplement product with strong scientific credibility, I would be happy to collaborate.

Hello! I'm a regulatory compliance and quality systems consultant providing the following services: - CanadaGAP, GlobalGAP, BRCGS and SQF and Food Safety and Quality Management System building, compliance and audits. - Food Label review - human and animal foods. - Food Safety Plan/HACCP Plan Development - CAPA Program Development - Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments - AAFCO compliance and ingredient definition requirements. - Compliant Nutritional Panel Development for Canada and USA (including bilingual French) (FDA and CFIA compliant labels) - General Food Safety/Food Quality related queries - FDA Domestic & Foreign Food Facility Registration - SOPs writing and policy development. - Non-GMO Project Verified (NGPV), Bioengineered Foods Compliance - Regulatory audits compliance such as FDA and CFIA and customer audit requirements such as Abbott, Nestle, Aldi, and Mondelez. - Building robust Listeria prevention programs. - Food defense program building and implementation. - FSVP compliance. - Preventive Control Plans (PCP) compliance and implementation. - Supplier Approval Program Development - Supplier Approval Audit Requirements. - Aseptic Processing Compliance - Better Process Control School - Offer training and coaching for teams in internal auditing, HACCP, GMPs. Standards & Certifications: CanadaGAP, SQF, BRCGS Food Safety Issue: 9, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, PCQI, HACCP, Non-GMO Project verified, Organic - NOP, COR and EU, Kosher, Halal, cGMP, Internal Auditing, SFCR Registration, FDA Registration, FSMA Compliance, Food Defense Plan, Listeria Control and Prevention, AAFCO compliance, PCQI - Human Foods, PCQI - Animal Foods, Aseptic Processing, Better Process Control School Certified Whether you are a small or medium-sized business owner or employee looking for some help or brainstorming ideas for implementation, you're at the right profile! Feel free to hit me up with your questions and I'll be more than happy to be of service! #CanadaGAP #SQF #BRCGSFoodSafetyIssue9 #FSSC22000 #ISO22000 #PCQI #HACCP #NonGMOProjectVerified #OrganicNOP #OrganicCOR #OrganicEU #Kosher #Halal #cGMP #InternalAuditing #SFCRRegistration #FDARegistration #FSMACompliance #FoodDefensePlan #ListeriaControlAndPrevention #AAFCOCompliance #PCQIHumanFoods #PCQIAnimalFoods #AsepticProcessing #BetterProcessControlSchoolCertified #PetFoods #BeverageProcessing #BabyFoods #Baking

I am a US qualified Food Scientist with a specialty in FDA food regulatory standards and guidelines. I am also certified in Quality Assurance for: PCQI, HACCP, GMP and SSOP by an FDA approved institution. I have worked on food product development and regulatory compliance at a Ready-to-Eat meal company and baked cereal snack mix company in the US and have also worked with a gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada. At my prior work experience, I have conducted product reformulation, worked on regulatory compliance and product labeling per FDA and USDA guidelines as well as CFIA & Health Canada regulations. With my Master's degree in Food Science and versatile experience I can definitely add value to any food product project needs you may have. I am also skilled in preparing food companies for audits and can assist in navigating US food regulatory guidelines. Do reach out with your project goals and I will be happy to help.

I'm an Animal Scientist, who loves working with all kinds of animals! In my hometown, I work with nutritional care of animals, dogs, cats, parrots, and fish. I can help you with : -Formulation of supplements, raw food, cooked food, and animal feed for all species -Product development follow-up -Assistance in the development of product marketing - Writing E-books if you want to give your pets optimum nutrition, I'm the perfect person for the job :)