Ingredient | AKA | Use | Permission |
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate | Chelating | Not acceptable |
Titanium Dioxide (nano) | Colorant | Acceptable if non-nano source | |
Tin Oxide 2 | Bulking, Opacifying Agent | Not acceptable | |
Tetrasodium N, N-bis (carboxymethyl) L-glutamate | Chelating | Not acceptable | |
TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone) | Petroleum-derived Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Tartrazine | FD & C Yellow 5 | Colorant | Not acceptable |
Tallow | Emollient | Acceptable if certified organic | |
Talc | Magnesium Silicate, French Chalk | Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin Protectant, Slip Modifier | Not acceptable |
Synthetic Vitamin E (Dl alpha-tocopheryl) | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Sucrose Polyester | Olestra, Olean | Synthetic Fat | Not acceptable |
Sucroglycerides | Emulsifier/Bulking Agent | Not acceptable | |
Sorbitan Monostearate | Emulsifier | Not acceptable | |
Sorbic Acid | Mold Inhibitor | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Metabisulphite | Antibacterial and Mold Inhibitor | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Erythorbate | Color Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Diacetate | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Silver Citrate | Antimicrobial | Not acceptable | |
Silica Dimethyl Silylate | Anticaking | Not acceptable | |
Shark Liver Oil (SLO) | Aceite de Hígado de Tiburón, Basking Shark Liver Oil, Cetorhinus maximus, Centroporus squamosus, Deep Sea Shark Liver Oil, Dog Fish Liver Oil, Foie de Requin, Huile de Foie d’Aiguillat, Huile de Foie de Requin, Huile de Foie de Requin de Grands Fonds, Huile de Foie de Requin Pèlerin, Huile de Requin, Shark Liver, Shark Oil, Squalene, Sqaulus acanthias | Not acceptable | |
Propyl Gallate | Antioxidant/Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Propionates (Calcium and Sodium) | Mold Inhibitor/Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Potassium Nitrate or Nitrite | Color Enhancer | Not acceptable | |
Potassium Metabisulfite | Potassium Pyrosulfite | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone | Adhesive, Emulsifier, Lubricant | Not acceptable | |
Polydextrose | Artificial Sweetener | Not acceptable | |
Phenyl-butyl-nitrate | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Pentasodium Pentetate | Chelating | Not acceptable | |
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Parabens (all) | Butylparaben, Heptylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Oxystearin | Coating | Not acceptable | |
Nickle (non-colloidal) | No more than 1 mg/dose in supplement formulations | ||
Natamycin | Pimaricin | Mold inhibitor used for dairy ingredients | Not acceptable |
MSG (Monosodium glutamate) | Sodium Glutamate | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable |
Mineral Oil | Emollient | Not acceptable | |
Microparticularized Whey Protein Derived Fat Substitute | Simplesse, Microparticularized Protein, Microparticularized Whey | Synthetic Fat Substitute | Not acceptable |
Methylene Chloride | Dichloromethane, Methane dichloride, Methylene dichloride, DCM | Synthetic sweetener, also used in decaffeination process for coffee | Not acceptable |
Methyl Silicon | Dimethylpolysiloxane, Polysilicone | Anti-foaming Agent | Not acceptable |
Hydrogenated Starch | Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (HSH) | Sweetener | Not acceptable |
Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Fats | Emulsifiers, Stabilizers | Not acceptable | |
HGH (human growth hormone) | Not acceptable | ||
Hexane (as stand-alone ingredient) | Solvent used in extraction of oils | Not acceptable | |
Glycerin | Sweetener, Thickener, Emollient | Organic or non-GMO only | |
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) | Oxirane | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Ethyl Formate | Formic Acid, Ethyl methanoate | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Ethoxyquin | Antioxidant (Concern of crossover from aquaculture in Omega-3 supplements) | Not acceptable | |
Esters of Sucrose | Hexa-ester of sucrose, Hepta-ester of sucrose, Octa-ester of sucrose, Sucrose esters, Ester of sucrose | Emulsifiers, Texturizers | Not acceptable |
Erythorbic Acid | Isoascorbic acid, D-araboascorbic acid | Antioxidant | Not acceptable |
EMU Oil | Fatty Acid | Not acceptable | |
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) | Copper disodium EDTA, Calcium disodium EDTA, Disodium calcium EDTA, Disodium dihydrogen EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA | Chelating Agent | Not acceptable |
Disodium Inosinate (IMP) | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable | |
Disodium Guanylate (GMP) | Sodium 5′-guanylate and Disodium 5′-guanylate | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable |
Dimethylpolysiloxane | Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, dimethicone | Flow Agent | Not acceptable |
DI-alpha Tocopherol | Synthetic Vitamin E | Antioxidant | Not acceptable |
Cottonseed Oil | Fatty Acid | Not acceptable | |
Corn syrup/High fructose corn syrup | HFCS, Glucose-Fructose Syrup | Sweetener | Not acceptable |
Carmine | Cochineal, Cochineal Extract, Carmine, Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet, New Coccine, SX Purple | Food Colorant | Not acceptable |
Caramel color (classes II, III, & IV) | Food Colorant | Not acceptable | |
Caprenin | Caprocaprylobehenin | Fat Substitute | Not acceptable |
Canthaxanthin | Food Colorant | Not acceptable | |
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate | CSL, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Fumarate, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate | Emulsifiers, Conditioning Agent | Not acceptable |
Calcium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sorbate, Acetic Acid, Hexadienic Acid, Hexadienoic Acid, Sorbistat | Preservative | Conditional - based on use and content |
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Benzoate | Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Bensoate | Preservative | Conditional - based on use and content |
Beets | Organic or non-GMO only | ||
Artificial Flavors | Flavorings | Not acceptable | |
Artificial Colors | FD & C Colors, AZO Dyes | Colorants | Not acceptable |
Aluminum Glycinate | Antacid | Not acceptable | |
Acetylated esters of mono and diglycerides | DATEM, Lactylated Fatty Esters of Glycerol and Propylene Glycol | Sweeteners | Not acceptable |
Acetyl Benzoyl Peroxide | Not acceptable | ||
Acetylated esters of mono and diglycerides | DATEM, Lactylated Fatty Esters of Glycerol and Propylene Glycol | Sweeteners | Not acceptable |
Aluminum Glycinate | Antacid | Not acceptable | |
Artificial Colors | FD & C Colors, AZO Dyes | Colorants | Not acceptable |
Artificial Flavors | Flavorings | Not acceptable | |
Beets | Organic or non-GMO only | ||
Benzoate | Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Bensoate | Preservative | Conditional - based on use and content |
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Calcium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sorbate, Acetic Acid, Hexadienic Acid, Hexadienoic Acid, Sorbistat | Preservative | Conditional - based on use and content |
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate | CSL, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Fumarate, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate | Emulsifiers, Conditioning Agent | Not acceptable |
Canthaxanthin | Food Colorant | Not acceptable | |
Caprenin | Caprocaprylobehenin | Fat Substitute | Not acceptable |
Caramel color (classes II, III, & IV) | Food Colorant | Not acceptable | |
Carmine | Cochineal, Cochineal Extract, Carmine, Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, Brilliant Scarlet, New Coccine, SX Purple | Food Colorant | Not acceptable |
Corn syrup/High fructose corn syrup | HFCS, Glucose-Fructose Syrup | Sweetener | Not acceptable |
Cottonseed Oil | Fatty Acid | Not acceptable | |
DI-alpha Tocopherol | Synthetic Vitamin E | Antioxidant | Not acceptable |
Dimethylpolysiloxane | Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, dimethicone | Flow Agent | Not acceptable |
Disodium Guanylate (GMP) | Sodium 5′-guanylate and Disodium 5′-guanylate | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable |
Disodium Inosinate (IMP) | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable | |
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) | Copper disodium EDTA, Calcium disodium EDTA, Disodium calcium EDTA, Disodium dihydrogen EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA | Chelating Agent | Not acceptable |
EMU Oil | Fatty Acid | Not acceptable | |
Erythorbic Acid | Isoascorbic acid, D-araboascorbic acid | Antioxidant | Not acceptable |
Esters of Sucrose | Hexa-ester of sucrose, Hepta-ester of sucrose, Octa-ester of sucrose, Sucrose esters, Ester of sucrose | Emulsifiers, Texturizers | Not acceptable |
Ethoxyquin | Antioxidant (Concern of crossover from aquaculture in Omega-3 supplements) | Not acceptable | |
Ethyl Formate | Formic Acid, Ethyl methanoate | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) | Oxirane | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Glycerin | Sweetener, Thickener, Emollient | Organic or non-GMO only | |
Hexane (as stand-alone ingredient) | Solvent used in extraction of oils | Not acceptable | |
HGH (human growth hormone) | Not acceptable | ||
Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Fats | Emulsifiers, Stabilizers | Not acceptable | |
Hydrogenated Starch | Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (HSH) | Sweetener | Not acceptable |
Methyl Silicon | Dimethylpolysiloxane, Polysilicone | Anti-foaming Agent | Not acceptable |
Methylene Chloride | Dichloromethane, Methane dichloride, Methylene dichloride, DCM | Synthetic sweetener, also used in decaffeination process for coffee | Not acceptable |
Microparticularized Whey Protein Derived Fat Substitute | Simplesse, Microparticularized Protein, Microparticularized Whey | Synthetic Fat Substitute | Not acceptable |
Mineral Oil | Emollient | Not acceptable | |
MSG (Monosodium glutamate) | Sodium Glutamate | Flavor Enhancer | Not acceptable |
Natamycin | Pimaricin | Mold inhibitor used for dairy ingredients | Not acceptable |
Nickle (non-colloidal) | No more than 1 mg/dose in supplement formulations | ||
Oxystearin | Coating | Not acceptable | |
Parabens (all) | Butylparaben, Heptylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Pentasodium Pentetate | Chelating | Not acceptable | |
Phenyl-butyl-nitrate | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Polydextrose | Artificial Sweetener | Not acceptable | |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone | Adhesive, Emulsifier, Lubricant | Not acceptable | |
Potassium Metabisulfite | Potassium Pyrosulfite | Preservative | Not acceptable |
Potassium Nitrate or Nitrite | Color Enhancer | Not acceptable | |
Propionates (Calcium and Sodium) | Mold Inhibitor/Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Propyl Gallate | Antioxidant/Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Shark Liver Oil (SLO) | Aceite de Hígado de Tiburón, Basking Shark Liver Oil, Cetorhinus maximus, Centroporus squamosus, Deep Sea Shark Liver Oil, Dog Fish Liver Oil, Foie de Requin, Huile de Foie d’Aiguillat, Huile de Foie de Requin, Huile de Foie de Requin de Grands Fonds, Huile de Foie de Requin Pèlerin, Huile de Requin, Shark Liver, Shark Oil, Squalene, Sqaulus acanthias | Not acceptable | |
Silica Dimethyl Silylate | Anticaking | Not acceptable | |
Silver Citrate | Antimicrobial | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Diacetate | Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Erythorbate | Color Preservative | Not acceptable | |
Sodium Metabisulphite | Antibacterial and Mold Inhibitor | Not acceptable | |
Sorbic Acid | Mold Inhibitor | Not acceptable | |
Sorbitan Monostearate | Emulsifier | Not acceptable | |
Sucroglycerides | Emulsifier/Bulking Agent | Not acceptable | |
Sucrose Polyester | Olestra, Olean | Synthetic Fat | Not acceptable |
Synthetic Vitamin E (Dl alpha-tocopheryl) | Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Talc | Magnesium Silicate, French Chalk | Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Skin Protectant, Slip Modifier | Not acceptable |
Tallow | Emollient | Acceptable if certified organic | |
Tartrazine | FD & C Yellow 5 | Colorant | Not acceptable |
TBHQ (Tertiary butylhydroquinone) | Petroleum-derived Antioxidant | Not acceptable | |
Tetrasodium N, N-bis (carboxymethyl) L-glutamate | Chelating | Not acceptable | |
Tin Oxide 2 | Bulking, Opacifying Agent | Not acceptable | |
Titanium Dioxide (nano) | Colorant | Acceptable if non-nano source | |
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate | Chelating | Not acceptable |
Vanillin | Artificial Vanilla Flavor | Not acceptable |