Colorcon, a leader in the development and supply of film coating systems and excipients for medicines and supplements, has qualified as a Preferred Supplier with the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).
 
The NASC is a non-profit industry advocacy and educational group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals (dogs, cats and horses) in the United States. Raw materials used in animal health and nutritional supplements that qualify for the NASC Preferred Supplier seal must meet the NASC quality standards. Attaining accreditation includes demonstrating high quality standards, with multiple batches of the ingredients being tested by an NASC-approved laboratory to ensure compliance with their rigorous quality standards.
 
As a NASC Preferred Supplier, Colorcon joins a limited number of accredited quality ingredient suppliers for the animal supplement industry. This industry recognition of Colorcon’s trusted production, quality control processes and continuous improvement programs provides leading pet brands with the confidence that Colorcon ingredients have been tested, validated, and deemed safe for use in animal health and nutritional supplements.
 
Colorcon’s flagship coatings and excipients are widely used in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries and offer naturally sourced raw materials (identity preserved, non-GMO) that are​ manufactured in dedicated GMP facilities. Extending the use of these materials to animal health products enables formulation development from the basic core materials to the final dosage form. Whether developing a chewable or a tablet, our materials provide improved stability and taste-masking for animal pharmaceutical and supplement products.
 
“Colorcon is extremely proud to contribute to the health and wellness of humans and companion animals alike by carrying the seal of approval from one of the most trusted organizations in the animal health industry. Pets are extensions of our families and deserve products that are safe, effective, and of the highest quality in the industry today,” said Kurt Fegely, managing director, Colorcon Americas.
 
“We are pleased to welcome Colorcon as a member of the NASC Preferred Supplier program. With the increased scrutiny on suppliers and supply chain management, NASC sets the bar high to qualify for this program,” said Bill Bookout, NASC president. “Colorcon has met our stringent requirements and has demonstrated the commitment to quality and vigilance that we expect from our trusted supply chain partners.”