From the moment a manufacturer submits a formulation to the moment a consumer sees a certified badge, the ONIC NIP routes, validates and secures every step through independent science, AI intelligence and institutional governance.
Intent
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"Validate my protein supplement formulation"
Layer 1 · Entry Point
Brand / Manufacturer
Applicant — single entry point for all submissions. No preferential access.
Secure & Trusted
Verified sources
Permissioned data
Audit ready
Gateway
🔒 TLS Encrypted
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Layer 2 · NIF Portal Intake
NIF Gateway
Parse submission intent · Classify dossier · Assign Case ID · Encrypt at intake
Agents
🔒 Secured
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Layer 3A · Applicant Side
Submission Agent
Manages applicant's application flow. Applicant data secured. Real-time status updates.
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Layer 3B · Scientific Side
Scientific Review Agent
IRB-facing agent. Routes dossier to scientific review pathway. Operates independently of applicant agent.
Advisory only — IRB makes all scientific determinations
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ONIC App
Dashboard
Real-time status & notifications
Interoperable & Secure
Standardised exchange
Controlled access
Traceability
Regulatory aligned
Protocol Layer
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Layer 5 · Full-Width · Standards Infrastructure
NAL — ONIC Agentic Layer
ONIC Nutrition Intelligence Library · Standardised API and protocol layer · All agents operate through NAL · Enforces consistent scientific standards across every submission
⚡ Scientific Firewall — Industry cannot cross this boundary
Review
🔒 Secured
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Layer 6A · Governance
GC Router
Governing Council switch. Institutional authorization & governance ratification.
🔒 Independent
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Layer 6B · Scientific Firewall
IRB — Scientific & Ethics Council
Institutional Review Board. Independent scientific determination. Ethical clearance. All determinations are final — no commercial override.
Assessment
🔒 Encrypted
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Layer 7A · RNS Validation
RNS Validation Node
Responsible Nutrition Standard · 20-point, five-domain framework