Chewable Manufacturer for Dietary Supplements

We run two chewable lines: a rotary tablet press for compressed chews and a depositing line for soft chews. Compressed chewables typically run at 30,000–60,000 tablets per hour depending on size and hardness. Soft chews run at 8,000–12,000 pieces per hour. Tooling is available for round, square, heart and animal shapes from 500 mg to 2,000 mg per piece.

Bottling is in-line. We fill HDPE bottles from 30 to 120 count, apply induction seals, and label to your artwork. Blister and sachet formats are available for sample kits and travel packs. If you are moving a product from capsule to chewable, we can match the active dose per serving and adjust the base to keep the same label claim. Most changeovers take 3–5 working days for a new tooling set.

Chewables live or die on mouthfeel. We use sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol, or sucrose for standard formulas. Binders include microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin and gum arabic. For soft chews we work with gelatin, pectin and starch bases. Flavour systems are matched to your target profile: fruit, mint, vanilla or neutral. We can mask off-notes from vitamins, minerals, botanicals and omega-3s.

Stability is tested at 25°C/60% RH and 40°C/75% RH for 3 and 6 months. We check hardness, friability, moisture, colour and active content. If an ingredient is heat-sensitive or hygroscopic, we adjust the process temperature and packaging barrier. For vegan claims, we source certified inputs and keep them on separate lines to avoid cross-contact.

The facility is GMP-certified and holds ISO 22000 and HACCP. We are FDA-registered for dietary supplements. halal and vegan certifications are available per project. Every batch has a certificate of analysis covering identity, potency, microbials, heavy metals and residual solvents where applicable. We retain samples for 2 years.

Shipping is from Shenzhen or Hong Kong. Typical transit is 25–35 days to US West Coast, 30–40 days to EU ports, and 18–25 days to Middle East ports. We handle FOB, CIF and DDP terms. Air freight is available for pilot runs and launch stock. Artwork and label review are done before production, and we provide dieline templates and regulatory support for US, EU and GCC markets.

Every chewable batch is tested against a written specification before release. Incoming raw materials are sampled at 100% of containers for identity by FTIR or HPLC, and composite samples are screened for potency, microbials (TPC, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella), heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury) and, where relevant, pesticide residues. Binders, sweeteners and flavours are checked against certificates of analysis and in-house reference standards. Water activity and moisture content are monitored on soft chews because texture and shelf life depend on them.

In-process checks run at defined intervals: weight variation every 15 minutes on compressed chewables, hardness and friability hourly, and disintegration testing on each sub-batch. Deposited soft chews are checked for piece weight, dimensions and texture profile. Finished products are tested for identity and potency of actives, microbial limits, heavy metals, and disintegration or chewability as appropriate. A certificate of analysis (COA) is issued per batch and includes the specification, test methods, results, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and a release signature.

Retention samples of each batch are stored at labelled conditions for the shelf life plus 12 months. Stability studies follow ICH climatic zone II conditions (25°C/60% RH) with accelerated testing at 40°C/75% RH for six months. Chewables are also checked for moisture migration, colour change and flavour degradation at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Any out-of-specification result triggers an investigation and a documented deviation before release.

Batch records include raw material lot traceability, equipment logs, line clearance records, in-process data and yield reconciliation. These records are retained for at least five years and are available for customer audits. Environmental monitoring in chewable production areas covers air particulate counts and surface swabs for microbial contamination on a defined schedule.

Chewables are packed in HDPE bottles with induction seals and child-resistant or standard closures, PET jars, blister packs (PVC/PVDC or alu-alu), stick packs and sachets. Bottle fill weights range from 30 to 120 count, with desiccant options for moisture-sensitive soft chews. Blister and stick formats suit single-dose or travel packs. Cartons are specified with board grade, print process and palletisation pattern; standard export cartons hold 12 to 48 retail units and pallets are configured to 1,000 to 1,200 kg with stretch wrap and edge protectors.

Labels for the US market include the statement of identity, net quantity, supplement facts panel with serving size and percent daily value, other ingredients list, suggested use, and the manufacturer or distributor address. Allergen declarations follow FALCPA requirements. Lot number and expiry date are inkjet or laser coded on the bottle, carton and, where required, the foil. We can apply Amazon FNSKU labels, retail compliance labels and any customer-supplied barcodes under a documented label verification process.

For EU and UK markets, labels include the nutrition declaration, permissible health claims, and the food business operator address. We do not draft claims but verify that supplied artwork complies with the agreed specification. Artwork proofing includes a pre-press check for barcode scannability, font size and mandatory statements before printing. Packaging components are inspected for dimensional conformity and seal integrity on receipt and during production.

Sampling for chewable supplements typically takes 7 to 10 working days after formula and specification sign-off. Samples are supplied with a draft COA and a packaging mock-up where requested. Once the sample is approved in writing and the deposit is received, mass production runs 20 to 35 working days depending on format, flavour complexity and packaging. Pilot runs below standard MOQ are possible but carry a separate setup charge and longer scheduling.

Shipments are arranged by air or sea. Air freight from Guangdong to Europe or North America takes 5 to 10 days door to door; sea freight takes 25 to 40 days port to port depending on destination. We quote EXW, FOB Shenzhen or Hong Kong, and DDP for customers who require delivered duty paid terms. Carton dimensions and gross weights are confirmed before booking, and we can palletise to customer or retailer requirements.

Shipping documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, certificate of analysis per batch, material safety data sheet where applicable, and a free-sale certificate. Phytosanitary certificates are provided for plant-derived ingredients where the destination requires them. Certificates of origin can be issued on request. We do not arrange product registration in the destination country; that remains the brand owner's responsibility.