If you’re selling supplements, cosmetics, food, or any human consumable product on Amazon, chances are you’ve already come across this dreaded requirement:
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Documentation
On the surface, it sounds straightforward. Just get a document proving your products are made in a clean, safe, and compliant facility. Easy, right?
Not always. For many Amazon sellers — especially private label brands, resellers, or startups working with third-party manufacturers — the GMP requirement can feel like an absolute nightmare.
Let’s talk about why Amazon demands this, what makes it so difficult to provide, and how you can actually handle it (without losing your mind or your selling privileges).
What Is a GMP Document?
GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices — a system that ensures products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
A GMP certificate typically comes from a third-party auditor, or is issued by a regulatory body after inspecting the manufacturing facility. It confirms that:
- The facility follows hygiene and safety protocols
- Ingredients are tracked and labeled properly
- The final product is free of contamination and inconsistencies
Why Does Amazon Ask for a GMP Document?
Amazon wants to protect its customers — especially when it comes to human consumables like:
- Dietary supplements
- Vitamins and minerals
- Skin creams or cosmetics
- Beverages and nutritional items
To reduce risk and liability, Amazon requires sellers to submit a GMP certificate as part of the category ungating or compliance documentation process.
It helps ensure the product is manufactured in a safe and certified environment, not just bottled in someone’s garage.
Why Is It Sometimes a Nightmare?
Here’s the problem: most small sellers don’t manufacture their own products. They work with:
- Contract manufacturers
- White label suppliers
- Distributors or third-party brands
The challenges include:
The manufacturer refuses to share their GMP document
The certificate is expired or issued by an unrecognized agency
The supplier doesn’t even have GMP certification
Amazon rejects the document due to formatting or missing details
You don’t have direct access to the manufacturer as a reseller
Suddenly, you’re stuck — unable to get ungated, unable to submit a compliance document, and unable to move forward with your listing.
What Amazon Actually Wants
To accept your GMP certificate, Amazon usually expects:
- The manufacturer’s name and facility address
- A valid date (usually within 12 months)
- The name of a recognized certifying body or audit firm
- Clear confirmation of compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 (for supplements) or relevant local standards
If the certificate is missing any of these? Amazon may reject it — with little or no explanation.
How Bettersell Helps You Solve the GMP Mess
If you’re hitting a wall with Amazon’s GMP request, Bettersell can help you get through it quickly and properly.Here’s how:
We connect you with manufacturers or suppliers that have valid GMP certification
We help you validate or format the GMP document to meet Amazon’s submission standards
If you’re reselling and don’t have access to a manufacturer’s GMP, we offer alternative compliance pathways
We assist in getting your product ungated, even when Amazon rejects your documents
We stay up to date with Amazon’s ever-changing documentation rules, so you don’t have to
Whether your current supplier refuses to cooperate, or your document keeps getting denied, we’ll help you build a strong case — or find a GMP-compliant source that works.
Final Thoughts
GMP documentation is important — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get. For many sellers, it’s one of the biggest hurdles in selling health-related or consumable products on Amazon.
If your GMP certificate is holding you back, don’t let it cost you time, momentum, or your entire product line. Let Bettersell guide you through the process and get your listings approved the right way.
Struggling with GMP documentation or compliance issues?
Contact Bettersell today and let us untangle the paperwork so you can focus on what matters — selling your products.
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