Royal Jelly Capsule Manufacturer for Private Label Brands

Our encapsulation suite runs three automatic lines with a combined output of 1.2 million capsules per shift. We fill powder, granule and small-pellet blends at 300 mg to 1,000 mg per capsule. For royal jelly, the standard format is a size 0 or size 1 hard capsule holding 500 mg of freeze-dried 10:1 powder. We also run two-piece HPMC capsules for vegan claims and fish gelatin for pescatarian markets. Bottle filling covers 30, 60, 90 and 120 counts, with induction sealing and child-resistant caps where required.

Changeover between SKUs takes 4 to 6 hours, which includes full line clearance and documentation. That keeps small runs practical. A 1,000-unit order is not treated as a nuisance here. If you need a pilot batch before a full launch, we can produce 1,000 units on the same equipment used for commercial volumes, so the sample reflects the final product rather than a hand-made approximation.

Fresh royal jelly is roughly 60-70% water and degrades within days at room temperature. We buy fresh royal jelly from apiaries in China and freeze-dry it within 72 hours of harvest. The result is a 10:1 powder: 1 kg of powder represents 10 kg of fresh royal jelly. We standardise each lot to a minimum 10-HDA content, the marker compound buyers use to judge quality. Typical specification is 1.4% to 2.0% 10-HDA in the powder, verified by HPLC before blending.

Royal jelly blends well with bee pollen, propolis, ginseng and vitamin C. It does not blend well with high-moisture ingredients or alkaline excipients. We use silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate at low inclusion rates to keep flow steady without masking the active. Flavour masking is rarely needed for capsules, but we can add a thin enteric coating if your label claims stomach-acid protection. Every formula is reviewed for compatibility before we quote a fill weight.

The plant holds GMP, ISO 22000 and HACCP certification. We are FDA-registered for export to the United States. Halal certificates are available for gelatin and HPMC shells, and organic certification can be arranged if your royal jelly supply is USDA or EU organic. Incoming royal jelly powder is tested for 10-HDA, moisture, heavy metals, microbiology and pesticide residues. Finished capsules are tested for fill weight, disintegration, and total plate count before release.

Each shipment leaves with a certificate of analysis, batch record summary, and allergen statement. For EU buyers, we prepare the necessary documents for novel food and health claim review, though the final claim responsibility sits with your brand. Air freight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles takes 3-5 days; to Rotterdam, 4-6 days. Sea freight is 18-25 days. We can hold finished goods in our warehouse for up to 60 days at no charge while you finalise artwork.

Every royal jelly capsule batch is tested at three points: incoming raw material, in-process blend, and finished capsules. Identity and potency are confirmed by HPLC for 10-HDA, with a specification of not less than 1.4% in the freeze-dried powder. Microbial tests include total aerobic count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. Heavy metals cover lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Disintegration testing follows the pharmacopoeial method, with a typical limit of 30 minutes in water at 37°C. These tests run on every batch, not by exception.

The certificate of analysis (COA) issued with each batch lists the tests performed, specifications, results and methods. It also includes batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date, quantity and storage conditions. A retention sample of at least 200 g or 100 capsules from every batch is kept for 24 months beyond the expiry date in a controlled stability chamber at 25°C/60% RH and 30°C/65% RH. Accelerated stability at 40°C/75% RH runs for six months to support the 24-month shelf life claim.

Documentation is compiled before release. The batch record includes raw material COAs, weighing and blending records, encapsulation parameters, fill-weight checks, and packaging line records. Any deviation is logged and reviewed by the quality team. The COA, batch record summary and retention sample record are filed under the batch number and can be retrieved within one working day for customer audits or regulatory requests.

Royal jelly capsules can be packed in HDPE bottles with induction seals, blister packs, stick packs or sachets. Bottle sizes range from 30 to 120 capsules, with desiccant or oxygen absorber options. Blister packs use PVC/PVDC or aluminium cold-form foil for moisture protection. Stick packs and sachets are typically 2 to 5 g of powder or 1 to 2 capsules per unit. All primary packaging materials are food-grade and supplied with migration test reports where required.

Labels can be printed with FDA dietary-supplement elements: statement of identity, net quantity, supplement facts panel, ingredient list, allergen statement, and the disclaimer “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” Lot number and expiry date are inkjet-coded on the bottle or carton. We can also apply Amazon FNSKU labels, retail barcodes and tamper-evident seals.

Cartons are specified to withstand export handling. A standard shipper holds 12 to 24 bottles, with a gross weight under 15 kg. Pallets are 1,200 x 1,000 mm or 1,200 x 800 mm, stretch-wrapped and corner-protected, with a typical load of 48 to 60 cartons per pallet. We provide carton dimensions, weights and pallet patterns before production so you can confirm retail or fulfilment centre requirements.

The minimum order quantity is 1,000 units per SKU. Samples are prepared in 7 to 10 working days after artwork and specification approval. Sample costs are credited against the first mass-production order. Mass production runs 20 to 35 working days after sample approval, depending on capsule fill weight, packaging format and whether labels are customer-supplied or printed by us.

Shipping is arranged by air or sea. Air freight takes 5 to 10 days door-to-door for most destinations, while sea freight takes 25 to 40 days depending on port and routing. We work with EXW, FOB Shenzhen or Hong Kong, and DDP terms for selected markets. For DDP, we handle customs clearance and final delivery, with duties and taxes quoted separately.

Documents provided with each shipment include the commercial invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS, and a free-sale certificate. For plant-based capsule shells, a phytosanitary certificate is not normally required, but we can arrange one if your import authority requests it. Other documents such as certificate of origin or halal certificate can be arranged on request, subject to lead time.