Menopause Gummy Manufacturer for Your Brand

We run two gummy lines: one pectin, one gelatin. Pectin lines suit vegan and halal claims; gelatin lines give a chewier bite and better suspension for oil-based actives such as evening primrose. Both lines handle 2.5 g to 5 g fill weights. Typical menopause SKUs run 3 g to 4 g. Changeover between SKUs takes 4-6 hours, so a 5,000-unit run is practical and a 50,000-unit run is efficient. We can quote pilot runs below 1,000 units for formula validation before you commit to a retail batch.

Depositing accuracy is +/- 2% on fill weight. That matters when your label declares 50 mg of black cohosh extract or 200 IU of vitamin D3 per gummy. We verify weight every 30 minutes and retain batch records for three years. If you need two-piece moulded gummies instead of deposited ones, we can tool a mould in 15-20 working days. Most menopause brands stay with deposited gummies because the cost per unit is lower at 5,000-100,000 units.

Common actives include black cohosh extract, soy isoflavones, red clover, evening primrose oil, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, calcium, magnesium and vitamin B6. Each has a practical dose ceiling in a 3-4 g gummy. Black cohosh at 20-40 mg and soy isoflavones at 40-80 mg are workable. Evening primrose oil above 250 mg starts to soften the pectin matrix and needs an emulsifier. We test every formula for taste masking, water activity and hardness before you approve a sample.

Flavours that mask earthy botanicals well: mixed berry, tart cherry, grape, orange-cream and peach-mango. We can add a cooling agent or a sour coating for a cleaner finish. Sugar-free versions use maltitol, xylitol or allulose; sugar-free gummies need a 0.65-0.72 water activity target to stay stable. If you want organic or claims, we source certified actives and base syrups, and we keep those lots segregated on the pectin line.

The plant holds GMP, ISO 22000 and HACCP. Halal certificates are available on request, and vegan claims are supported by supplier documentation. We are an FDA-registered facility, which lets us ship to US buyers without a US agent for customs purposes. Every batch gets a certificate of analysis covering identity, potency, microbials, heavy metals and water activity. Third-party lab testing is available at cost if your retailer requires it.

Lead times: 7-10 working days for samples, then 20-35 working days for mass production after you approve the sample and pay the deposit. Packaging options include 60-count and 90-count HDPE bottles, 30-count and 60-count PET jars, and single-serve stick packs. We ship FOB Shenzhen or Yantian. Air freight to the US takes 5-8 days; sea freight to Rotterdam is 28-35 days. Documents include commercial invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS and certificate of origin.

Every menopause gummy batch is tested against a written specification before release. Incoming raw materials are sampled for identity by FTIR or HPLC, and actives such as black cohosh, soy isoflavones and evening primrose oil are assayed for potency. During production, in-process checks cover weight variation, colour, texture and pH. Finished gummies are tested for microbials (total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella), heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and disintegration time, typically within 30 to 60 minutes for pectin and gelatin bases.

A certificate of analysis (COA) accompanies each batch. It lists the product name, batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date, tests performed, specification limits, results and a pass/fail statement. Where a buyer requires it, we include method references such as USP or AOAC. Retention samples from every batch are kept for at least two years after expiry under controlled temperature and humidity, so a buyer can request a re-test if a market authority raises a question.

Stability follows a standard protocol: accelerated conditions at 40°C and 75% relative humidity for six months, with real-time data at 25°C and 60% relative humidity for up to 24 months. We monitor potency, microbial counts, moisture, texture and colour at 0, 1, 3 and 6 months for accelerated, and at 0, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months for real-time. Results support the shelf life declared on the label and are shared with the buyer as a stability summary.

For menopause actives that are sensitive to heat or moisture, we adjust the gummy base and drying profile rather than relying on overage alone. Pectin bases are typically dried at 40 to 55°C for 24 to 48 hours, while gelatin bases set faster and are dried at lower temperatures. If an active is particularly labile, we can discuss a modest overage, but the decision is documented and justified by assay data, not assumed.

Menopause gummies can be packed in HDPE bottles, PET jars, blister packs, stick packs or sachets. Bottles are the most common for retail: 60, 90 or 120 count with induction seals, desiccant where needed, and child-resistant closures for markets that require them. Blisters suit pharmacy channels and sample packs, while stick packs and sachets work for single-serve positioning. We can supply the primary container or work with a buyer-nominated supplier.

For US dietary supplements, the label must carry a supplement facts panel, serving size, amount per serving, percent daily value where applicable, ingredients list, allergen statement, and the manufacturer or distributor name and address. We provide artwork templates and review buyer artwork for missing elements before printing. Lot and expiry coding is applied by inkjet or laser on the bottle, carton and, where space allows, the gummy itself is not coded. Cartons are specified with dimensions, board grade and print method, and pallets are configured to a buyer's preferred height, typically 1.2 to 1.8 metres, with stretch wrap and edge protectors.

For Amazon and other e-commerce channels, we can apply FNSKU labels, poly-bag units and build cartons to the marketplace's weight and dimension limits. Retail compliance for supermarkets and pharmacies often requires a barcode that scans at the point of sale, a country of origin statement and, for the EU, a food business operator address and a nutrition declaration. We check these items against the buyer's artwork checklist and flag gaps before production, which avoids reprints and delays.

Packaging trials are available before mass production. A trial run of 100 to 300 units lets the buyer check seal integrity, label adhesion, carton fit and pallet pattern. We record the settings used and apply the same parameters to the production batch, so the retail unit the buyer approves is the unit that ships.

Sampling starts with a brief that covers actives, base type, fill weight, flavour, colour and packaging. We provide a sample timeline of 7 to 10 working days for standard formulations; custom actives or new moulds may add 5 to 10 working days. Samples are sent by courier with a preliminary specification and a COA for the trial batch. The buyer approves the sample in writing, including any label artwork, before mass production is scheduled.

Mass production runs 20 to 35 working days after sample approval, depending on batch size, packaging complexity and whether the actives are in stock. MOQ is 1,000 units per SKU for retail bottling, with lower quantities for pilot runs. We confirm the production window in the proforma invoice and update the buyer at raw material receipt, production start and packing completion.

Delivery is quoted on EXW, FOB or DDP terms. Air freight is used for samples and urgent replenishment, typically 5 to 10 days door to door, while sea freight is used for full containers and takes 25 to 40 days depending on destination port. We provide a commercial invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS, free-sale certificate and, where relevant, a phytosanitary certificate for plant-derived ingredients. The buyer's customs broker should confirm any additional market-specific documents before shipment.

For repeat orders, we keep the approved formulation, artwork and packaging specification on file, so a reorder can move to production without re-sampling, provided the actives and packaging components are unchanged. Lead times for reorders are typically 15 to 25 working days, and we recommend the buyer holds a safety stock of 4 to 6 weeks to cover ocean transit and customs clearance.