V5 for NSF Certification – The Backbone of Sports Nutrition Compliance
Achieving NSF Certified for Sport® status isn’t just about testing products—it’s about enforcing processes. V5 from SG Systems Global gives sports nutrition manufacturers the digital backbone they need to prove compliance, document every batch, and withstand the pressure of elite audits.
NSF certification aligns closely with global regulations and best practices including 21 CFR Part 111 (Dietary Supplement GMP), 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records & Signatures), and EU Annex 11 for computerized systems in pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturing. V5 is built to support these compliance frameworks directly—enforcing documentation, digital signatures, access controls, and process traceability.
Whether you’re running your own production or working with a co-manufacturer, V5 enforces the workflows and records required to secure NSF certification—covering sanitation, traceability, training, and electronic batch records in one unified platform.
“NSF inspections used to be stressful. With V5, we have every batch signed, sealed, and ready to show—without paper hunting.”
— Director of Quality, National Sports Nutrition Brand
Enforcing Manufacturing Standards with V5 MES
NSF expects consistency in every batch. V5 MES enforces production workflows step by step, ensuring operators follow SOPs, record every action, and document deviations automatically.
- Digitally enforced formulations and blend protocols
- Barcode scanning for ingredient lot validation
- Automated yield checks and overage controls
- Printer integration for label compliance
- Line clearance protocols for flavor/allergen changes
Built-in Quality Management for NSF Readiness
Compliance doesn’t come from filing cabinets. V5’s QMS module includes embedded sanitation logging, deviation management, QA hold and release, and electronic signatures—fully traceable to the lot level.
- Training enforcement before line access
- SSOP task verification and timestamped completion
- CAPA documentation linked to production activity
- Digital QA checks and line inspections
- Complete audit trail with reviewer sign-off
“We co-manufacture for NSF brands. V5 gives us the credibility and control to prove compliance for every run.”
— QA Manager, Sports Nutrition Contract Manufacturer
Inventory Integrity with V5 WMS
NSF-certified facilities must show where every raw material came from—and where it went. The V5 WMS module provides real-time traceability by lot, bin, and SKU with zero gaps.
- Ingredient and packaging traceability to batch and pallet
- Segregated storage for allergens and banned substances
- FIFO/FEFO enforcement and expiry tracking
- Pallet ID, SSCC, and label management
- Live reconciliation of inventory and returns
One System. Total NSF Control.
V5 combines MES, QMS, and WMS into a single compliance engine—reducing the IT burden, improving visibility, and putting your NSF readiness on autopilot.
- Single system of record across operations and QA
- Automated batch enforcement and documentation
- Configurable to match your SOPs and audit scope
- Used by brands and co-packers across the industry
“Retailers and athletes expect trust. V5 gave us the confidence to back our claims with bulletproof compliance.”
— CEO, Premium Sports Supplement Brand
