Kelker Pharma
Riverside, California
Profile updated: March 14, 2026
Kelker Pharma, Inc. is a contract manufacturer of dietary supplements based in Riverside, California, operating from a 75,000-square-foot facility. Founded by Tariq Kelker, M.D. (a trauma surgeon and formulation specialist), the company manufactures capsules, tablets, powders, and nutritional bars for brands in sports nutrition, weight management, and general health. The company reports a production capacity of 10 million capsules and 5 million tablets per day. In 2025, Kelker launched its own consumer brand, NUTRILINQ, focused on nutritional support for GLP-1 medication users. Kelker claims cGMP, FDA registration, USDA Organic (via Oregon Tilth), and NSF GMP/Sport certifications. NSF/ANSI 455-2 (GMP) and USDA Organic certifications were independently confirmed through public directory searches; remaining certifications are self-reported.
Min. Order
Not publicly disclosed (website states 'low minimums')
Lead Time
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Capsules, Tablets, Powders, Nutritional Bars
Capabilities
Custom Formulation, Private Label, R&D Consultation, Encapsulation, Tablet Compression, Powder Blending, Bar Manufacturing, Packaging, Label Compliance Guidance, Flavor Matching, International Registration Assistance, Microbiological Testing, Stability Studies
Dosage Forms
Certifications
2 of 7 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Disclosure: Greg has a direct professional relationship with this manufacturer. NSF/ANSI 455-2 (GMP) independently confirmed via NSF public directory; multiple certified manufacturing facilities in Riverside, CA. cGMP and FDA Registration remain self-reported. NSF Certified for Sport remains self-reported. USDA Organic independently confirmed via the USDA Organic Integrity Database (Oregon Tilth Certified Organic, Riverside, California). The company operates its own consumer brand (NUTRILINQ), which may create capacity allocation considerations for contract clients.
Sources
- Kelker Pharma - Official Website(2026-03-14)
- Kelker Pharma - Quality Page(2026-03-14)
- Nutritional Outlook - NUTRILINQ Launch Coverage(2026-03-14)
- NSF 455-2 GMP Directory - Kelker Pharma(2026-03-19)
Disclosures
- Greg Huang has a direct professional relationship with this manufacturer
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