Vital Health Foods would like to commend the recent investigative journalism piece done on the negligence of some of the Health Companies trading in South Africa. Health is a serious business and it is about time we stand up against companies and brands that are misleading our customers and giving our industry a bad name.             

Vital Health Foods have been at the forefront of this battle for many years, since its birth in 1947. Being the founding member of the Health Products Association (HPA), we pride ourselves in always offering our consumers responsible products and advertising as well as expert advice with each product.

As expected from the market leader, we boast the following manufacturing credentials:

All Vital Health products are manufactured according to strict international Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Our raw materials are sourced from reputable suppliers and supported by documentation assuring us of the quality and integrity of all our ingredients. Every batch of every raw material is tested according to international quality and safety standards.

Our manufacturing facility is headed by qualified pharmacists at all times, and is audited and accredited by the South African Medicines Control Council (MCC). Vital Health Foods is also the only South African supplements manufacturer that is audited according to international pharmaceutical and quality standards - Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Our essential fatty acids are tested safe from heavy metals (lead and mercury) and is also free from pesticides. Samples of every batch of product is kept as retained samples and in addition, undergoes stability testing to ensure that our products meet the label claim at the end of shelf.

Our labels are checked by a rigid Regulatory Affairs Department and are accurate, complete, and where appropriate, warnings and contraindications are clearly indicated. Where medicinal claims are made, products are formulated with a therapeutic dose and registered as complementary medicines.

For further information, please feel free to contact the dedicated health team on (021) 900 2500, email us at health@vital.co.za, visit our website at www.vital.co.za or schedule a factory visit (021) 900 2510.

For 62 years, our business has been your health. Trust the market leader and recommend Vital Health products with assurance.

Yours in good health,

Vital Brand Manager