Vegan Supplement Manufacturer for Capsules, Powders and Gummies

Our Guangdong facility runs dedicated vegan lines for HPMC capsules, pectin gummies and plant-based powders. We avoid gelatin, carmine, shellac and magnesium stearate from animal sources. Line capacity reaches 40 million capsules per month, 500,000 retail bottles and 300,000 gummy units. Changeover procedures include full allergen and animal-derived ingredient flushing. Batch sizes from 1,000 units let emerging brands test the market without overcommitting to inventory. For established brands, we scale to 500,000 units per SKU with consistent particle size and fill weight control.

Equipment includes automatic capsule fillers, fluid bed dryers, ribbon blenders and gummy depositors. We run fill weights from 300 mg to 1,200 mg for capsules, 5 g to 30 g for powders and 2 g to 5 g for gummies. In-process checks occur every 30 minutes for weight variation, disintegration and appearance. That cadence keeps rejection rates below 2%. If your formula needs a specific dosage form, our team confirms feasibility within 2 working days of receiving the brief.

Vegan formulation starts with excipients. We use HPMC capsules, tapioca starch, rice hull concentrate, pectin and sunflower lecithin. No gelatin, no magnesium stearate from bovine sources, no lactose. Actives include vitamin D3 from lichen, omega-3 from algal oil, iron from ferrous bisglycinate and B12 from methylcobalamin. Each raw material arrives with a vegan statement, allergen declaration and certificate of analysis. We verify chain of custody for organic ingredients under USDA and EU organic standards.

Premix and flavour systems are plant-derived and free from carriers like gelatine or shellac. For gummies, pectin replaces gelatin and gives a firm, stable chew. For capsules, HPMC provides a 2-year shelf life under 25°C/60% RH conditions. If you supply your own formula, we review it for vegan compliance and flag any non-compliant components before quoting. That review takes 3-5 working days.

Every vegan SKU is produced under GMP, ISO 22000 and HACCP. We hold halal and vegan certifications. The facility is FDA-registered for US exports. Batch records, certificates of analysis and vegan statements are ready within 3 working days of production completion. Third-party testing covers heavy metals, microbiology, pesticide residues and identity. We release no batch without a signed release sheet.

For export, we handle labelling to US, EU, UK and Middle East requirements. That includes allergen formatting, nutrition panels and Arabic labelling where needed. Shipping runs from Shenzhen and Hong Kong ports. Air freight takes 3-7 days to the US or EU; sea freight 18-30 days. We provide commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and health certificates. Documentation errors delay customs, so our team checks every shipment against destination rules before dispatch.

Every vegan supplement batch is sampled at three points: incoming raw materials, in-process blend or gel, and finished goods. Identity testing uses FTIR or HPLC against a reference standard, with potency assays confirming label claim within 95-105%. Microbial testing covers total aerobic count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury) are tested by ICP-MS against EU and US limits. Disintegration testing follows USP <2040> for capsules and tablets, with vegan HPMC shells typically disintegrating within 15 minutes in purified water at 37°C.

A certificate of analysis (COA) is issued per batch and includes the product name, lot number, manufacturing date, expiry date, tests performed, specification limits, results, and the analyst and QA sign-off. For vegan products, the COA also records the absence of animal-derived excipients such as gelatin, magnesium stearate of animal origin, and lactose. Where a customer requires it, we add a vegan statement signed by the quality manager. COAs are provided as PDF and can be uploaded to your own document system or a third-party compliance platform.

Retention samples of every batch are stored for the shelf life plus six months at 25°C/60% RH and 30°C/65% RH. Stability protocols run at 0, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months, testing potency, microbials, moisture and disintegration. Accelerated stability at 40°C/75% RH is available for 6 months to support shorter development cycles. If a batch drifts outside specification, we notify the brand owner within 48 hours and hold the lot pending investigation. Documentation is retained for five years and is available for audit by appointment.

For vegan gummies, additional tests cover water activity (target below 0.65), texture and colour consistency, and pectin gel strength. Powders are tested for bulk density, particle size distribution and moisture content (below 5%). We do not use a shared line for animal-derived ingredients, which removes the need for allergen cleaning validation between products. This separation is documented in the quality manual and is available to buyers during supplier qualification.

Vegan capsules and tablets can be packed in HDPE bottles (30, 60, 90, 120, 180 counts), blister packs (10 or 12 per card), stick packs (2-5 g), or sachets (5-30 g). Gummies are packed in bottles or pouches with a resealable zipper. Bottles use induction seals and child-resistant caps where required. We stock standard white and amber bottles, and can source custom colours or shapes at 10,000 units per SKU. Labels can be supplied by the brand or printed in-house with digital or flexo presses.

For the US market, we support FDA dietary-supplement label elements: statement of identity, net quantity, supplement facts panel with serving size and percent daily value, other ingredients list, and the address of the distributor. We do not write structure-function claims, but we format claims supplied by the brand and flag wording that may trigger FDA notification requirements. For the EU, we format nutrition declarations per Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and allergen statements per the 14 major allergens. Vegan logos are applied only where the brand holds valid certification.

Lot and expiry coding is applied by inkjet or laser on the bottle, carton and case. Format is typically LOT YYMMDD plus best-before date, with a 24-month shelf life as standard and 36 months for stable powders. Cartons are specified with dimensions, gross weight and ITF-14 barcode. Pallets are 1,200 x 1,000 mm or 1,200 x 800 mm, stretch-wrapped and labelled with SSCC. For Amazon sellers, we apply FNSKU labels and poly-bag units where required, and can build cartons to Amazon's 25 kg / 63.5 cm side limit.

Retail compliance checks include barcode verification (GS1), label proofreading against the approved artwork, and a pre-production sample sign-off. We keep a digital archive of approved artwork and label versions for each SKU. If a retailer requires a specific certification mark, such as a vegan society logo or an organic seal, the brand must provide the licence number and certificate before printing. We do not print certification marks without documented proof.

Sampling starts with a brief and formula review. Stock formulas can be sampled in 7-10 working days; custom vegan formulas take 10-15 working days and may require a development fee of USD 300-800, credited against the first order. Samples are typically 30-100 units and ship by courier at the buyer's account. We provide a sample COA and a packaging mock-up. Sample approval is required before mass production, and any change to formula or packaging after approval restarts the timeline.

Mass production runs 20-35 working days after sample approval and receipt of deposit. Capsules and tablets are at the shorter end; gummies and powders with custom packaging are at the longer end. Peak season (August to November) adds 5-10 days. We provide a production schedule with milestone dates and a weekly status update. Payment terms are 30% deposit and 70% before shipment, or 100% irrevocable LC at sight for orders above USD 50,000.

Shipping options are air freight (5-10 days door-to-door) and sea freight (25-40 days port-to-port). We quote EXW, FOB Shenzhen or Hong Kong, and DDP for select destinations including the US, UK, EU and Australia. DDP includes customs clearance and duties but excludes VAT in some EU countries. Documents provided with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, MSDS where applicable, free-sale certificate, and phytosanitary certificate for botanical ingredients where the destination requires it. Certificate of origin is available on request.

For repeat orders, we hold approved artwork, formula and packaging specifications on file, which reduces lead time by 3-5 days. We recommend booking capacity 60 days ahead for Q4. If a shipment is delayed by more than 7 days due to our production, we notify the buyer and offer air freight at our cost for the affected portion. All delivery terms are confirmed in the proforma invoice and sales contract.