Multivitamin Softgel Manufacturer for Global Brands

Our softgel line runs rotary die encapsulation with a fill weight range of 150 mg to 1,200 mg per softgel. We handle both oil-based and suspension fills. Typical multivitamin softgels use a gelatin or vegetarian shell. For vegetarian options, we use modified starch or carrageenan. Changeover between SKUs takes 4–6 hours. This supports small pilot runs without long downtime.

We run 24-hour operations, five days a week. That gives a monthly output of approximately 26 million softgels. Bottling lines handle 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 count sizes. We also offer blister packing and pouch filling. In-process checks occur every 30 minutes for fill weight, shell thickness, and seam integrity. This keeps rejection rates below 1.5 percent.

Multivitamin softgels typically combine fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) with water-soluble vitamins (B-complex, C) in an oil suspension. We source vitamin premixes from suppliers with USP or EP grade documentation. For oxidation-sensitive ingredients like vitamin A and D, we use nitrogen flushing during encapsulation. This extends shelf life to 24 months in a sealed bottle.

You can choose from standard RDA-level formulas or high-potency blends. Common requests include 800 mcg folic acid, 50 mcg vitamin D3, and 100 mg vitamin C per softgel. We also add minerals like zinc and selenium as chelated forms. For vegan softgels, we replace gelatin with tapioca starch. Organic options require certified ingredients and a dedicated production window.

Every batch undergoes identity testing for incoming raw materials via HPLC and GC. Finished softgels are tested for potency, disintegration, and microbial safety. We retain samples for 24 months. Our facility is FDA-registered and follows 21 CFR Part 111. For EU clients, we provide documentation for EFSA compliance. For UK clients, we align with UKCA requirements.

Halal certifications are available on request. Organic production runs require a 24-hour cleaning window and separate documentation. We issue a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for each batch. We also provide MSDS, allergen statements, and country-of-origin declarations. Third-party lab testing can be arranged at cost. Lead time for documentation is 3–5 working days after production.

Multivitamin softgels can be packed in HDPE bottles, blister packs, stick packs or sachets. Bottle options include 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 count, with induction seals and child-resistant or standard screw caps. Blister packs use PVC/PVDC or aluminium cold-form foil for moisture-sensitive formulations. Stick packs and sachets are typically 5–10 g and suit single-dose or travel formats. We can apply desiccant canisters or silica gel sachets inside bottles where the formulation requires low humidity. Bottle labelling supports up to four panels with a maximum label height of 120 mm, and we can print lot and expiry codes by inkjet or laser on the bottle, label or carton as specified.

For the US market, labels must include the Supplement Facts panel with serving size, amount per serving and % Daily Value for each active, plus the complete ingredient list in descending order of predominance. Allergen declarations are required under FALCPA for milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The label must also show the net quantity of contents, name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor, and a domestic address or phone number for reporting serious adverse events. We review artwork against these elements before printing and will flag missing items, but final label compliance remains the brand owner's responsibility.

Cartons are specified to withstand retail distribution. A typical shipper holds 24 or 48 bottles, with dimensions and gross weight confirmed per SKU. Pallet configurations are designed for standard 1200 x 1000 mm or 1200 x 800 mm pallets, with stretch wrapping and edge protectors. For Amazon FBA, we can print and apply FNSKU labels, poly-bag units where required, and apply suffocation warning labels. Carton weight and dimension data can be supplied in the format required for the seller central shipment plan. We do not apply retail price stickers unless supplied by the buyer.

Lot and expiry coding follows the buyer's format, typically Julian date or YYMMDD, with the expiry date calculated from the stability data supporting the declared shelf life. We retain a packaging record for each batch that includes label version, artwork approval date and code verification. If a label revision occurs mid-production, the change is controlled by a documented change order and the affected batches are identified. Retailer-specific requirements such as Target's or Walmart's carton marking can be accommodated if the specification is provided before production.

Sample production for a new multivitamin softgel formulation takes 7–10 working days after formula and shell specification approval. This includes pilot encapsulation, in-house testing and dispatch of samples by courier. If custom packaging is required, add 5–7 working days for label printing and bottle sourcing. Sample costs are quoted per project and are typically credited against the first mass production order. We recommend approving the sample against a written specification that lists actives, fill weight, softgel dimensions, shell composition and packaging, so that mass production matches what was tested.

Mass production lead time is 20–35 working days from receipt of purchase order, deposit and approved artwork. This window covers raw material procurement, encapsulation, drying, QC release, packaging and final inspection. Delays occur most often when artwork approval or deposit payment is late, or when a vitamin source requires a new supplier qualification. We provide a production schedule at order confirmation and update it weekly. For repeat orders with unchanged specifications, lead time is typically at the lower end of the range.

Shipping is by air or sea depending on volume and urgency. Air freight from Guangdong to Europe or North America typically takes 5–10 days door to door, while sea freight takes 25–40 days port to port plus customs clearance. We quote EXW, FOB Shenzhen or Hong Kong, and DDP for selected destinations. DDP pricing includes freight, insurance, duties and customs clearance, but the buyer remains responsible for product compliance in the destination market. For sea shipments, we provide a packing list with carton dimensions, net and gross weight, and pallet count.

Documentation provided with each shipment includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, Certificate of Analysis for each batch, and a Material Safety Data Sheet where applicable. A free-sale certificate can be issued for markets that require it, and phytosanitary certificates are provided for botanical-containing formulations when the destination country requests them. Certificates of origin can be arranged for preferential tariff treatment under applicable trade agreements. We do not provide import licences or product registrations, which remain the buyer's responsibility.