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UK Supplement Startup Comprehensive Checklist

A complete step-by-step checklist covering everything you need to start a supplement company in the UK. Used by 500+ entrepreneurs to ensure nothing is missed in their launch process.

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Get the comprehensive 47-point checklist that covers every aspect of starting your supplement business in the UK - from initial planning to post-launch optimization.

✅ MHRA Compliance

Complete regulatory checklist to ensure compliance

📋 Business Setup

Legal structure and registration requirements

🏭 Manufacturing

Supplier selection and quality assurance

📈 Marketing

Compliant marketing and launch strategy

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What's Included in the Checklist

This comprehensive checklist covers every critical step in starting your supplement company, organized into actionable phases:

Phase 1: Pre-Launch Planning

Market Research & Validation
Analyze target market, identify gaps, validate product demand through surveys and competitor analysis
Business Plan Development
Create detailed business plan including financial projections, marketing strategy, and operational plan
Funding & Financial Setup
Secure funding, set up business banking, establish accounting systems and financial controls
Legal Structure & Registrations
Choose business structure, register with Companies House, obtain necessary licenses and permits

Phase 2: Regulatory Compliance

MHRA Regulation Review
Understand all applicable MHRA regulations, permitted ingredients, and dosage limits
Novel Food Assessment
Check if any ingredients require novel food authorization and begin application if needed
Health Claims Verification
Verify all marketing claims are EFSA-approved and document supporting evidence
Labeling Compliance Check
Ensure all labels meet UK requirements including mandatory information and warnings

Phase 3: Product Development

Formulation Development
Develop product formulations with optimal dosages and ingredient combinations
Stability Testing
Conduct stability tests to determine shelf-life and storage requirements
Third-Party Testing
Arrange independent testing for purity, potency, and contaminants
Packaging Design
Design compliant packaging that protects product integrity and appeals to target market

Phase 4: Manufacturing & Quality

Manufacturer Selection
Identify and qualify GMP-certified manufacturers with appropriate certifications
Quality Agreements
Establish quality agreements defining testing, documentation, and release criteria
Supply Chain Setup
Establish reliable supply chains for ingredients and packaging materials
Quality Control Systems
Implement quality control procedures and batch release protocols

Phase 5: Marketing & Sales

Brand Development
Create brand identity, messaging, and positioning strategy
Website & E-commerce
Build compliant website with secure payment processing and proper disclaimers
Distribution Channels
Identify and establish relationships with distributors, retailers, or online marketplaces
Marketing Compliance
Ensure all marketing materials comply with advertising standards and health claim regulations

Phase 6: Launch & Operations

Insurance Coverage
Obtain product liability, professional indemnity, and general business insurance
Inventory Management
Set up inventory tracking systems and establish reorder procedures
Customer Service Setup
Establish customer service procedures and complaint handling systems
Launch Strategy Execution
Execute coordinated launch across all channels with proper monitoring and adjustment

Why This Checklist Works

This checklist is based on real-world experience helping 500+ supplement entrepreneurs successfully launch their brands. It's specifically designed for the UK market and includes all the regulatory requirements that often catch new businesses off-guard.

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