This is the first time FDA has taken legal action against a dietary supplement manufacturer of this
size for failure to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.
The cGMPs for dietary supplements went into effect in 2007, in a stepped process based on company size.
This company's compliance date came into effect in 2010, and they did not meet the relevant
cGMP requirements after that date.
size for failure to comply with the dietary supplement current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.
The cGMPs for dietary supplements went into effect in 2007, in a stepped process based on company size.
This company's compliance date came into effect in 2010, and they did not meet the relevant
cGMP requirements after that date.
The FDA requested the permanent injunction against ATF Fitness Products Inc. (ATF), Manufacturing ATF
Dedicated Excellence, Inc. (MADE), and James G. Vercellotti of Oakmont, Pa., owner and operator of both companies.
The cGMP regulations require manufacturers to ensure quality in their dietary supplements by controlling all aspects of
their processes and procedures. MADE makes more than 400 dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals,
under the brands “Sci-Fit,” “Nature’s Science” and “For Store Only.” ATF purchases dietary supplements exclusively
from MADE and distributes them throughout the United States.
Dedicated Excellence, Inc. (MADE), and James G. Vercellotti of Oakmont, Pa., owner and operator of both companies.
The cGMP regulations require manufacturers to ensure quality in their dietary supplements by controlling all aspects of
their processes and procedures. MADE makes more than 400 dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals,
under the brands “Sci-Fit,” “Nature’s Science” and “For Store Only.” ATF purchases dietary supplements exclusively
from MADE and distributes them throughout the United States.
“Dietary supplements have a significant role in the public’s health,” said Dara Corrigan, associate commissioner for
regulatory affairs. “Today’s injunction reinforces our commitment to ensuring that these supplements meet the
cGMP requirements the law establishes.”
regulatory affairs. “Today’s injunction reinforces our commitment to ensuring that these supplements meet the
cGMP requirements the law establishes.”
The government's complaint, filed Nov. 23, 2011, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania,
alleges that in addition to “adulterating” and “misbranding” their final products, the manufacturer and its owner failed
to report serious adverse events associated with their products. In one case an individual who consumed one of the
products reported experiencing a spike in blood pressure, hospitalization and a subsequent mild heart attack.
alleges that in addition to “adulterating” and “misbranding” their final products, the manufacturer and its owner failed
to report serious adverse events associated with their products. In one case an individual who consumed one of the
products reported experiencing a spike in blood pressure, hospitalization and a subsequent mild heart attack.
