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Scientific evidence
The relevance and quality of evidence supporting the product and its stated use.
Presented by the American Supplement AssociationPremium
Premium
Supplement Awards
The Premium Supplement Awards recognize supplement products whose submitted documentation meets ASA’s published criteria for scientific evidence, formulation, safety information, quality documentation, and labeling.
A defined product. A public record.Open throughout the year
Apply when your product record is ready.
Entirely online
Submit documentation. No samples sent to ASA.
No application fee
Application and review are free.
90-day review target
From acceptance of a complete application, excluding time awaiting applicant information.
Published criteria
What the review covers
Each application concerns a specific product and version. Five areas define the assessment of its supporting record.
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Formulation
The rationale for ingredients, amounts, combinations, and directions.
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Safety information
Known risks, warnings, interactions, and intended users.
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Quality documentation
Specifications, analytical records, stability, and traceability.
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Labeling
Consistency across the label, application, and public description.
Product eligibility
Is your product eligible?
Applications concern currently marketed oral dietary supplements intended for adults. The responsible company must identify the product version, its sales market, and the documentation available for review. A product line, company, or ingredient supplier does not receive an award through an individual product application.
One application identifies one product version and its sales market.
A documented process
From application to decision
Prepare the evidence, submit online, and follow the review through your account.
Prepare
Check the scope and assemble the product record.
Submit
Complete the online application and supporting evidence map.
Review
ASA checks completeness, assigns reviewers, and requests clarification where needed.
Decision
Receive the outcome and an explanation of the findings.
Review & responsibilitySeparate assessments.
Separate assessments.
Accountable decisions.
Applications require relevant expertise, recorded findings, and a separate decision check.
Reviewers and their responsibilitiesIndependent assessments
At least two qualified reviewers assess each application separately.
Conflicts screened
Relevant relationships are reviewed before assignments are made.
A separate decision check
A decision reviewer checks the recommendation. Membership, sponsorship, and purchases do not add points or determine the result.
Award recognition
Recognition you can verify
Each award identifies a specific product and version, with a public record explaining the scope of recognition.
Included with every award
- Digital certificate
- Public product record and verification
- Approved digital award artwork
Provided at no charge. No purchase or license fee is required.
View recognition and feesOptional physical items
Recipients may separately purchase a trophy, printed certificate, or manufactured labels.
These purchases do not affect the result or the free award benefits.
Explore physical itemsThe official record
Find the product behind an award
Check the reviewed version, award dates, applicable criteria, and current status.
Does ASA test submitted products?
No. ASA reviews submitted documentation, including relevant existing analytical reports. Applicants do not send samples to ASA.
Is an award guaranteed?
No. Every application must meet the published requirements.
Must recipients buy physical items?
No. The award, digital certificate, and public record do not depend on a purchase.
Prepare your application
Start with the evidence checklist, then submit when the product record is complete.