BulkSupplements
Comprehensive Brand Analysis
Fast Facts
Company History & Milestones
• 2013: Hard Eight Nutrition LLC launches BulkSupplements.com, aiming to offer pure supplement ingredients in bulk with no frills. Initial operation starts in a 4,000 sq. ft. facility in Henderson, NV
• 2014–2016: Product line expands rapidly to hundreds of powders and capsules. BulkSupplements gains traction on Amazon and direct website for its low-cost, no-additive approach. In 2016, the brand adopts stringent testing after a few products fail ConsumerLab potency tests (these issues are fixed promptly)
• 2016: Recall – June 2016, several BulkSupplements vitamins (e.g. Multivitamin, Vit B complex) are voluntarily recalled due to possible Salmonella/Staph contamination (testing lapse). Company implements more rigorous batch testing in response
• 2017: Achieves NSF GMP registration for its manufacturing facility, reinforcing quality commitment. BulkSupplements becomes a top-5 Amazon supplement seller by volume
• 2018: Facility expansion begins – operations outgrow original space. By 2018, BulkSupplements is preparing to move from a 45,000 sq. ft. plant to a new 137,000 sq. ft. facility in Henderson to meet demand
• 2020: Ships its 1,000,000th order. BulkSupplements.com reports ~8,000 orders shipped per day worldwide, reflecting surging online demand (especially during COVID-19 supplement boom)
• 2023: Company employs ~150 staff and offers 500+ products. Celebrates 10+ years with over 200k customers served and continues as one of the largest bulk supplement suppliers online
Product & Manufacturing Profile
Core Products
Bulk single-ingredient supplements, often in powder form. Key offerings include amino acids (e.g. creatine, beta-alanine), protein and collagen powders, herbal extracts (e.g. ashwagandha, turmeric), vitamins/minerals, and specialty compounds (nootropics, bodybuilding aids). Over 500 pure ingredients are sold, available in sizes from grams to metric tons. The brand's ethos is "pure bulk – no proprietary blends or fillers."
Manufacturing Model
In-house manufacturing and packaging. BulkSupplements operates an NSF-certified, FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Henderson, NV. The company blends, encapsulates, and packs products on-site, using pharmaceutical-grade stainless steel equipment. A second fulfillment center in Nashville, TN handles East Coast distribution. The integrated model allows rapid shipping (orders usually ship within 24 hours) and strict quality oversight.
Quality Certifications
The facility is NSF Certified for GMP (meeting NSF/ANSI 455-2 standards). BulkSupplements was one of the first supplement companies to have products verified by USP – e.g. their vitamin E was USP-verified in 2015 (an uncommon achievement for an online brand). All products are lab-tested for purity (e.g. heavy metals, microbials) in compliance with FDA cGMP. The company holds ISO 22000 certification for its business continuity and supply chain programs.
Third-Party Testing
BulkSupplements claims every batch is tested by third-party laboratories prior to distribution. They have worked with labs such as Eurofins and Advanced Laboratories for independent verification. Many product pages note "Lab Tested for Purity – Certificates of Analysis available." Indeed, the company provides COAs upon request and has begun posting some test results on its site for transparency.
Trust Score
BulkSupplements has earned a strong reputation for providing exactly what it advertises: pure, lab-tested supplements at low cost. The company's manufacturing is GMP-certified and many products carry independent verification (USP or NSF), underpinning quality claims. Its willingness to recall or correct products (e.g. mislabeled batches) shows a commitment to safety and responsiveness. The only blemishes are a few past QA lapses – such as the 2016 testing oversight and minor label inaccuracies – which prevent a perfect score. However, given its substantial transparency (COAs available) and continuous improvement, BulkSupplements is widely regarded as a trustworthy supplier in the supplement space.
Sources
- Nevada Governor's Office of Econ. Dev. (2023). Board Packet: Hard Eight Nutrition (BulkSupplements) Expansion – Company history and job growth
- BulkSupplements (Hard Eight Nutrition LLC). (2024). About Us (company info on NSF facility, employee count, testing)
- Amazon.com (Vine Voice review). (2023). BulkSupplements Glucosamine – Company Info (expansion from 45k to 137k sq ft, 100+ employees)
- FDA News Release. (2016, June 7). Nature Made Vitamins Recalled for Possible Salmonella/Staph. (Related to BulkSupplements implementing extra testing)
- ConsumerLab. (2019). Nature Made, BulkSupplements among those with label issues. (Magnesium serving size correction)
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. (2013). Otsuka Press Release: Pharmavite Sales Growth and USP Quality. (Context on BulkSupplements' parent quality recognition)
- Better Business Bureau. (2023). BulkSupplements.com Customer Complaints. (No major pattern of issues; responsive customer service noted)
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