SUN CITY WEST, ARIZ. — The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has named Gisele Atkinson as its compliance specialist. Atkinson will be responsible for member onboarding, label trainings, website reviews, National Adverse Event Reporting System (NAERS) monitoring and day-to-day member support. 

Atkinson has more than 20 years of experience in the human dietary supplement industry, specializing in quality control and assurance, as well as research. She has held roles with New Chapter, Inc., Renew Life Formulas, Inc., Council for Responsible Nutrition, and Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, Inc. She also has a background in product manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution. Atkinson is currently an active member of the NSF Joint Committee for Standard 173 — Dietary Supplements. 

“We’re very excited to welcome Gisele Atkinson to the NASC team,” said Bill Bookout, president of the NASC. “Gisele brings a strong foundation in regulatory affairs and quality systems from the human dietary supplement industry, and she is already learning how to apply that expertise to the unique needs of the pet supplement space. She will be a key resource for NASC members — offering guidance, support, and practical solutions for navigating complex challenges and upholding the high standards that define the NASC Quality Programs.”

Atkinson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.

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