A supplement formula may look impressive on paper, but the finished product can only be as dependable as the ingredients that go into it. That is why experienced brands do not wait until production is underway to start asking questions about quality. By then, too much money, time, packaging, and launch planning may already be committed. For companies preparing products for the U.S. market, ingredient quality also has a direct commercial impact. A brand pursuing retail distribution needs more than a compelling formula and attractive packaging. It needs confidence that the ingredients specified by the product team are the same…