Taurine Capsule Manufacturer for Private Label and Bulk Supply

The plant runs automatic capsule filling lines with a combined capacity above 1.2 million capsules per day. Taurine is a free-flowing crystalline powder, so it fills consistently on both dosator and tamping machines with low weight variation. Standard capsule sizes are 0, 00 and 1, covering fill weights from roughly 100 mg to 1,200 mg. For a 500 mg taurine dose, size 0 HPMC is the most common specification.

Bottling runs from 30 cc to 250 cc HDPE or PET containers with induction seals and child-resistant or standard caps. Labelling supports US, EU, UK and Middle East retail requirements, including supplement facts panels, allergen statements and batch coding. Blister and sachet formats are available for clinical or travel packs. If your SKU combines taurine with caffeine, B vitamins or electrolytes, the same line can fill a pre-blended formula.

Taurine is stable in dry capsule form and does not require special handling beyond standard humidity control. We source taurine to USP or EP grade, typically 98.5-101.0 percent assay, with a certificate of analysis per lot. Common combinations include taurine with caffeine anhydrous, green tea extract, L-carnitine, B6 and B12, or magnesium. Each active is weighed and blended under separate batch records.

Excipient choice affects capsule weight and dissolution. Magnesium stearate at 0.5-1.0 percent and silicon dioxide at 0.5 percent are typical for flow and anti-caking. If you want a clean-label panel, we can fill pure taurine with no excipients in size 00, provided the powder flow passes in-house testing. Vegan projects use HPMC shells with no animal-derived processing aids. Titanium dioxide-free and carrageenan-free options are available.

Every taurine lot is tested for identity, assay, heavy metals, microbial limits and residual solvents before release. Finished capsules are checked for weight variation, disintegration and fill appearance. The facility is FDA-registered and holds GMP, ISO 22000 and HACCP certification. Halal certificates are available for the relevant shell and excipient combinations, and organic handling is certified where the ingredient supply supports it.

Documentation packs include COA, MSDS, specification sheet, flow chart and, where required, stability data at 25°C/60% RH and 40°C/75% RH. Shipping runs from Shenzhen and Hong Kong ports, with air freight for samples and small orders. Typical transit is 25-35 days to US and EU ports, 12-20 days to the Middle East by sea, or 5-8 days by air. DDP terms are available for first orders.

Every taurine capsule batch is tested at three points: incoming raw material, in-process blend, and finished capsules. Incoming taurine is assayed for identity and potency by HPLC, with a specification of 98.5% to 101.0% on a dried basis. Microbial testing covers total aerobic count, yeast and mould, E. coli and Salmonella, with limits set to USP or Ph. Eur. where the client requires it. Heavy metals are screened by ICP-MS for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, each below 1 ppm unless a stricter limit is agreed in the specification.

Finished capsules are checked for fill weight uniformity, disintegration time and appearance. Disintegration is typically tested in water at 37°C, with a target of under 30 minutes for gelatin shells and under 45 minutes for HPMC. A certificate of analysis (COA) is issued per batch and includes the batch number, manufacturing date, expiry date, test parameters, specifications, results and the analyst's signature. If a client needs a COA against a specific pharmacopoeia or internal specification, the testing panel is adjusted before production starts.

Retention samples of every batch are kept for the shelf life plus 12 months, stored under label conditions. Stability follows a standard protocol of 0, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months at 25°C/60% RH, with accelerated data at 40°C/75% RH for 6 months where the client needs a shorter launch timeline. Results are recorded in a stability report that can be shared with the client's regulatory team. Any out-of-specification result triggers a documented investigation before release.

Batch records, raw material COAs and testing data are retained for five years. Clients can request a batch record review or a third-party laboratory audit at any point during the project. For markets that require a free-sale certificate or a GMP certificate for the manufacturing site, these are issued after the batch is released and can be legalised if the destination country requires it.

Taurine capsules can be packed in HDPE bottles from 60 cc to 500 cc, in blister packs, in stick packs or in sachets. Bottles are fitted with induction seals, child-resistant caps or standard screw caps depending on the market. Blister options include PVC/PVDC and aluminium-aluminium for moisture-sensitive formulations. Stick packs and sachets are typically 2 g to 5 g and suit single-dose sports formats. Carton and pallet specifications are agreed before production: standard export cartons hold 12 to 48 bottles, and pallets are 1,200 mm x 1,000 mm or 1,200 mm x 800 mm with a maximum height of 1,800 mm including the pallet.

For the US market, the label must include the statement of identity, net quantity of contents, supplement facts panel, ingredient list, allergen statement where applicable, and the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. The domestic label also needs a lot code and a best-by date, which are inkjet-printed or laser-coded on the bottle and the carton. For EU markets, the nutrition declaration, recommended daily dose, warnings and the address of the food business operator are required. We can print client-supplied artwork or provide a dieline template for the client's designer.

Amazon FNSKU labels, poly-bagged bottles and retail-ready cartons can be applied in-house. If the client sells on Amazon, we can pack to FBA requirements, including a maximum weight per carton and FNSKU labelling on each unit. Retail compliance checks cover barcode placement, scannable GS1 barcodes and country-of-origin marking. We do not provide regulatory advice for the destination market, so the client's regulatory consultant should approve the final artwork before printing.

Packaging components are tested for compatibility with the capsule shell and for moisture barrier where needed. Bottles include a desiccant when the formulation or the destination climate requires it. We can also supply retail-ready display cartons and shrink-wrap trays for club stores. All packaging materials are food-grade and meet EU 10/2011 or FDA 21 CFR 177 where applicable.

The sample timeline starts with a brief and a target specification. We prepare a prototype and send it for client approval within 7 to 10 working days. If custom artwork or a new capsule colour is required, add 3 to 5 working days. Sample costs are quoted per project and are usually credited against the first production order. The sample includes a draft COA and a packaging mock-up so the client can check the label and the capsule appearance before committing to a batch.

Mass production runs 20 to 35 working days after sample approval and deposit receipt. This window covers raw material release, blending, encapsulation, packaging and quality release. If the order includes a new bottle or a printed carton, add 10 to 15 working days for packaging production. For repeat orders with approved artwork and packaging, the window can shorten to 18 to 25 working days. Production capacity for taurine capsules is typically 500,000 to 1,000,000 capsules per day depending on capsule size and fill weight.

Delivery can be arranged by air or sea. Air freight from Guangdong to Europe or North America takes 5 to 10 days door to door, while sea freight takes 25 to 40 days depending on the port. Incoterms offered include EXW, FOB Shenzhen or Hong Kong, and DDP for clients who prefer a delivered price. DDP is available for most major markets, with duties and taxes included in the quote. We provide a commercial invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS, free-sale certificate and, where relevant, a phytosanitary certificate for plant-derived excipients.

Shipping documents are issued within 2 working days of dispatch. For sea freight, we can consolidate with other orders to reduce costs. Clients are advised to book inspection before shipment if their bank or retailer requires it. We can also support third-party pre-shipment inspection at the factory.