Food Safety & Quality Commitment at Lifesource Supplements

At Lifesource Supplements, food safety isn’t just a requirement it’s a core value. We are fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and product integrity across every stage of our manufacturing process.

We operate under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain rigorous HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems to ensure consistent compliance, consumer trust, and product excellence.

Our Food Safety Vision

Our goal is simple: to produce safe, high-quality nutritional supplements that our customers can trust every time. This requires an uncompromising focus on hygiene, traceability, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Our Core Food Safety Principles

  • Prevention first approach through structured risk assessments and control measures.

  • Full compliance with UK and EU food safety standards.

  • Active engagement with third party audits and regulatory bodies.

  • Employee empowerment through training and accountability.

Certifications & Compliance

We operate under globally recognised certifications:

  • ✅ GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) ensuring consistent production and quality control.

  • ✅ HACCP Certified - identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards that could affect product safety.

  • ✅ Compliance with Trading Standards & Environmental Health.

  • Regular independent audits and internal inspections.

Meet Maria, Our Food Safety & Compliance Manager

With 15+ years in the food safety sector, Maria brings years of hands-on experience in food safety leadership. Her expertise in GMP implementation, HACCP planning, and operational hygiene has been instrumental in maintaining Lifesource Supplements’ industry leading standards.

Maria plays a crucial role in safeguarding consumer health by ensuring that the supplements comply with regulatory standards & adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

When she’s not overseeing food safety protocols, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Maria also loves cooking and experimenting with new recipes (often very beneficial for the office staff). Another passion of Maria’s is crocheting; which she finds both relaxing and rewarding.

Key Components of Our Food Safety Program

HACCP Based Risk Management

  • Comprehensive Hazard Analysis across raw materials, processing, packaging, and storage

  • Identification of Critical Control Points (CCPs) to prevent or eliminate food safety risks

  • Detailed monitoring procedures with corrective actions in place

  • Regular validation and verification of HACCP plans

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

  • Documented SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) followed throughout production

  • Controlled environments for manufacturing, packing, and storage

  • Strict hygiene zoning and cross contamination controls

  • Allergen management systems and validated sanitation procedures

Food Safety Training & Culture

  • Mandatory food safety training for all employees

  • Supervisory staff certified in Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

  • Ongoing refresher sessions and toolbox talks

  • Promotion of a food safety culture through communication, recognition, and leadership

Quality Assurance & Product Testing

  • In-house QA and QC teams monitor products from raw material intake to final dispatch

  • Regular microbiological, chemical, and allergen testing

  • Full traceability for every batch, from ingredient sourcing to consumer delivery

  • Product recall and crisis management procedures regularly reviewed and tested

Audits, Inspections & Documentation

  • Internal audits conducted monthly to ensure GMP and HACCP compliance

  • Supplier approval and raw material verification processes

  • All documentation managed under strict version control and traceability standards

  • Readiness for unannounced third-party inspections and customer audits

Why Food Safety Matters to Us

  • It protects our customers, our team, and our brand.

  • It enables product consistency, integrity, and trust.

  • It empowers our staff to take ownership of the process, every step of the way.

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility from the production line to senior leadership.