JOINT MOBILITY AND COMFORT*: Glucosamine is an essential building block for the formation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans, the main components of cartilage tissue.* Product Note: Exposure to heat or sunlight may lead to melting/damage of product. Hence customers are expected to be available during the product delivery VEGAN CAPSULES: NOW Vegetarian Glucosamine & MSM combines two well-known joint support ingredients in a vegetarian/vegan friendly formula that does not include shellfish-derived glucosamine.* CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Non-GMO, Dairy Free, Made without Gluten, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegan/Vegetarian GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation). Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968 During the summer months products may arrive warm but Amazon stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, when provided.