Overview

Amazon will enforce a new compliance rule for every dietary‑supplement listing beginning in 2026. All products must carry a third‑party current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) certification from a testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firm that Amazon has pre‑approved. Sellers who ignore the mandate risk having their listings hidden or removed, making the change critical for anyone active in the supplement marketplace.

Key Points

• Mandatory third‑party cGMP proof — Self‑declarations are no longer accepted; an external audit confirming cGMP compliance is required.
• All supplement subcategories covered — Vitamins, minerals, protein powders, herbal blends, specialty formulas and any other dietary‑supplement type fall under the rule.
• 90‑day compliance window — After Amazon notifies a seller, there are exactly three months to upload the approved certification.
• Listing suppression for non‑compliance — Failure to provide the documentation will trigger automatic removal or hiding of the product page.
• Only Amazon‑approved TIC providers qualify — Certifications from any other laboratory or auditor will be rejected, regardless of their reputation.

How the New cGMP Requirement Works

1. Identify an Amazon‑approved TIC provider — Sellers log into the Amazon Seller Central portal, locate the current list of approved auditors, and choose one that matches their product’s complexity. Example: a vendor of organic turmeric capsules selects “LabSecure Audits,” which appears on the approved list.
2. Schedule and complete a full facility audit — The chosen provider conducts an on‑site inspection covering ingredient sourcing, production controls, sanitation, quality testing, record‑keeping and label accuracy. Example: the audit reveals that the protein‑powder plant’s batch‑record system lacks version control, prompting a corrective action plan.
3. Address any audit findings — Sellers must remediate deficiencies identified during the inspection before the provider can issue a cGMP certificate.