How to verify a supplement's INVIMA registration in Colombia
In Colombia, every dietary supplement legally sold must hold a sanitary registration issued by INVIMA (the National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance). The registration certifies the product met quality, safety, and labeling requirements before reaching the market.
What the INVIMA registration guarantees
The sanitary registration verifies that the declared composition matches the real content, that the manufacturer follows good manufacturing practices, that the label does not claim undue therapeutic properties, and that the product is safe under the indicated conditions of use.
A supplement without INVIMA registration is illegal in the Colombian market and offers no guarantee about what it actually contains.
How to verify it step by step
Step 1: find the registration number on the product label. For dietary supplements it follows the format "RSA-XXXXXXX-YYYY" (for example, RSA-0012102-2021, the registration of gudd Collagen Peptides).
Step 2: go to the INVIMA consultation portal (consultaregistro.invima.gov.co) and search by registration number or product name.
Step 3: confirm the registration status is "Vigente" (valid), that the holder matches the declared manufacturer or distributor, and that the description matches the product in your hands.
Red flags when buying supplements
Be wary of products without a visible registration number, sellers who cannot provide it, labels promising to cure or treat diseases (supplements are not medicines and such claims are illegal), and prices radically below market for recognized brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Advanced Health products have INVIMA registration?
Yes. gudd products hold their own INVIMA registrations (RSA-0012102-2021 for Collagen Peptides, RSA-0011649-2021 for Fiber, RSA-0012104-2021 for Detox Tea) and FuXion products hold valid sanitary registration for sale in Colombia. Each product page shows the corresponding number.
What is the difference between sanitary registration and sanitary notification?
Sanitary registration (RSA) applies to higher-risk foods and supplements and requires prior INVIMA evaluation. Sanitary notification (NSA) applies to lower-risk foods. Dietary supplements require registration.
Can a supplement with INVIMA registration promise to cure diseases?
No. Colombian regulation forbids dietary supplements from claiming therapeutic, preventive, or curative properties. A product doing so is breaking the law, registered or not.
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This content is informational and does not replace professional medical advice. Dietary supplements are not medicines and do not substitute a balanced diet.