With increasing scrutiny from the FDA under 21 CFR Part 111, supplement manufacturers must implement robust systems to ensure quality, traceability, and audit readiness. Compliance failures can lead to recalls, regulatory penalties, and serious damage to brand credibility. Discover how Equitable Software’s Virtual Office ERP helps supplement manufacturers meet FDA compliance (21 CFR Part 111), streamline cGMP protocols, and automate audit-ready documentation.
How Virtual Office ERP Enables Seamless Compliance
Equitable Software’s Virtual Office ERP is built specifically for supplement manufacturers—offering a unified, cloud-based system tailored to industry requirements:
1. Built-In cGMP Workflows – Virtual Office includes automated support for cGMP protocols covering production, process controls, packaging, labeling, and more. Every step is logged and traceable.
2. Electronic Recordkeeping with Audit Trails – Capture master manufacturing records (MMRs) and batch production records (BPRs) digitally. The system supports 21 CFR Part 11 requirements—including e‑signatures and electronic audit trails—to ensure records are FDA‑ready.
3. Ingredient Quarantine and Lot Tracking – Ingredients remain quarantined until lab results are approved. Fully traceable lot tracking ensures you can trace any finished batch back to its input materials with full visibility.
4. SOP Integration & Permissions-Based Workflows – Streamline SOP enforcement with system‑embedded workflows. Access permissions can be customized by role, improving accountability and reducing human error during manufacturing.
5. Real-Time Inventory & Barcode Scanning – With handheld scanner integration and FIFO bin management, tracking ingredients and packaging is instant and error‑minimized—supporting compliance in warehouse and production zones.
Compliance Highlights for Supplement Manufacturers
Maintaining FDA compliance isn’t just about having the right documentation—it’s about building a proactive system that embeds quality assurance and traceability into every step of your operations. With Equitable Software’s Virtual Office ERP, compliance becomes a built-in function, not an afterthought. From ingredient sourcing to final packaging, Virtual Office equips supplement manufacturers with real-time tools to ensure that every action is recorded, every product is traceable, and every process aligns with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Below, we’ll look at a few key ways the platform brings compliance to life on your production floor.
Workflow Automation for MMRs & BPRs
Guided creation of MMRs and BPRs ensures ingredient lots, weights, and every production step are documented. With instant reconciliation and e‑signature support, audits become streamlined.
Real-Time QC & Audit Visibility
Inspection checkpoints integrated into the production flow flag deviations early. And because all actions are date-stamped and user‑tagged, internal reviews and FDA inspections proceed with clarity.
Lifecycle Traceability
From quote generation (accounting for loss on drying, overages, bulk density) to final shipping, Virtual Office creates a transparent production history—supporting both internal QC and regulatory traceability.
| Key Advantage | How Virtual Office Helps |
|---|---|
| cGMP Compliance | Embedded production and process control workflows |
| Digital Recordkeeping | Electronic MMRs & BPRs with e‑signatures |
| Traceability & Quarantine | Lot tracking, quarantine controls, and audit trails |
| SOP Workflow & Permissions | Role-based user access and SOP enforcement |
| Inventory Accuracy | Barcode scanning and real-time tracking with FIFO |
Your Next Steps
Ensure your manufacturing stays compliant, efficient, and scalable. Contact Equitable Software today to schedule a 30 minute demo and see first hand how Virtual Office handles FDA compliance and manufacturing workflows.
