Turnkey Production of Dietary Supplements | IOC: Industry Leader with 15+ Years of Experience and ISO/GMP Certification
Are you looking for an experienced partner for the production of dietary supplements? IOC We offer a comprehensive service of custom production of capsules, sachets, tablets and other forms, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Why choose IOC?
- Over 15 years of experience: Our long presence on the market is a guarantee of the knowledge and skills necessary to implement even the most demanding projects.
- Proven standards: Since 2009, we have been operating based on rigorous standards ISO 22000, ISO 9001, GMP, GHP and HACCP. You can be sure that your products are safe and effective.
- Individual approach: We understand that every project is different. We will adapt to your needs, offering tailor-made solutions.
Want to learn more about how we can help you grow your dietary supplement brand? Contact us!
Make to Order (MTO)
Contract manufacturing (also known as contract manufacturing or private label) is a business model in which one company (the client) commissions another company (the manufacturer) to produce products under its own brand.
Make to order (MTO) is an approach where products are only manufactured after they have been received. confirmed order from the customer. This means that production is carried out in accordance with individual customer specifications and requirements.
Key Features of MTO:
- Individualization: Products are tailored to the specific requirements of the buyer (person, organization, company).
- No stock of finished products: Production starts on demand, eliminating the need to maintain warehouses of finished goods.
- Customer control: The customer decides on the quantity and production date of the product.
IOC (International Organic Company) – Production on Order
IOC is a company offering contract production on request, including dietary supplements and cosmetics. We carry out production orders large, small and medium series, operating globally as a trusted contract manufacturer for over 15 years.
Contract Manufacturing: The Most Important Information for Your Company
1. What is “Manufacturing to Order”? For companies, “contract manufacturing” is production outsourcing (contract manufacturing). This means outsourcing the production of products to an external, specialized company, instead of doing it yourself. Not to be confused with internal production orders in ERP systems. Contract manufacturing is a business model in which a company (the principal) orders another entity (the contractor) to produce products according to its own specifications.
2. Main Benefits of Outsourcing:
- Cost savings: Reduction of expenditure on infrastructure, machinery and labour.
- Focus on development: You can focus on innovation, marketing and sales, not day-to-day production.
- Access to experts and technologies: You gain access to specialist knowledge and modern equipment that you do not have yourself.
- Flexibility and scalability: You can easily increase or decrease production depending on market needs.
- Faster time to market: An experienced partner speeds up the process from design to finished product.
3. Potential Challenges and Risks:
- Quality control and communication: Difficulties in maintaining standards and smooth collaboration.
- Risk of intellectual property (IP) theft: It is crucial to secure projects and formulas through solid contracts.
- Dependence on partner: Possible supply chain disruptions.
- Ethical/Environmental Issues: It is important that the partner complies with labor and environmental standards.
4. How to Choose the Right Partner (Key Criteria):
- Abilities and experience: Do they have the right equipment, technology and knowledge in your industry?
- Quality and certificates: Review work samples, quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001:2015) and industry certifications (e.g. GMP, FDA, RoHS).
- Confidentiality and IP: Make sure they sign solid non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and intellectual property protections.
- Communication and stability: Assess their communication style and financial stability.
- Total costs: Analyze all costs (production, shipping, customs, insurance), not just the unit price.
- Flexibility: Can they scale production up or down?
- Agreement: A detailed, legally binding agreement specifying all aspects of the cooperation is essential.
5. Custom Production in Poland:
- Popular sectors: Dietary supplements, medical products, cosmetics, perfumes, as well as machines, electronics and chemicals.
- Advantages: Geographic proximity, easier communication, high quality services and competitive prices.
- Comprehensive services: Many Polish manufacturers offer a full range of services – from R&D, through production, quality control, to regulatory support and logistics.
Custom Capsule Manufacturing: A Partnership Based on Experience and Quality
Production of capsules on demand (so-called (private-label Contract manufacturing (CMM) is a service for companies that want to introduce their own supplements, OTC drugs or other capsule products to the market without having to have their own production infrastructure.
International Organic Company (IOC) is a leading Polish contract manufacturer of capsules (hard and soft) with over 15 years of experience in the dietary supplements, cosmetics and functional food industry (est. 2009). We specialize in comprehensive production (private-label – from unique recipes to the finished product.
Why choose IOC? Guaranteed excellence for your brand:
- Proven quality and expertise: Our production is fully certified, meeting the highest international standards: GMP, ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 22716 (GMP for cosmetics) and Ghp. We have our own multidisciplinary Research and Development (R&D) team consisting of highly qualified pharmacists, biotechnologists, chemists, physicists and IT specialists. We are actively conducting advanced R&D and preclinical work, but their we publish the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which confirms the scientific rigor of our actions.
- Full security and legality: We ensure full compliance with the most stringent international regulatory standards, such as: FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) i GIS (Chief Sanitary Inspectorate in Poland). IOC operates solely as a contract manufacturer, not having our own brands, which eliminates potential conflicts of interest and builds long-term customer trust. We guarantee full confidentiality through strict adherence to non-disclosure agreements (NDA).
- Innovative solutions and unique raw materials: We have unique production technologies and raw materials available only from us, such as advanced solutions such as nanoemulsions, Atelocollagen or VegiColl®. We actively cooperate with leading scientific institutions in the country and abroad in order to technology commercialization.
- A credible leader with industry authority: The company is managed by Olimpia Baranowska, President of the Management Board and Creative Director. Her over twenty years of experience in the cosmetics and dietary supplements sectors and Master's degree in Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics at the Gdańsk University of Technology constitute her profound knowledge and experience. She is valued for ethical leadership and active contribution to the scientific development of the industry, which is confirmed by numerous scientific publications in renowned magazines (e.g. "Świat Przemysłu Farmaceutyczny") and participation as speaker at key industry events (e.g. PCI Days 2025). Its significant ownership stake in IOC and its key subsidiary EKLAVYA BIOTECH PVT LTD further strengthens the credibility and commitment to the long-term success of the company.
choosing IOC, you invest in the development of your supplement brand with a partner who offers the highest standards of quality, safety and proven scientific support.
Key Costs and Optimization of Subcontracted Production of Dietary Supplements
The dietary supplement market is growing rapidly, and contract manufacturing is an effective way to introduce or expand your offering. Understanding costs is key to profitability.
What influences the cost of producing a custom supplement?
The main cost elements of producing a supplement under your own brand are:
- Raw materials: Cost of active and auxiliary ingredients.
- Research and development (R&D): Recipe development and technological research.
- Testing and documentation: Stability, safety studies, quality documentation.
- Package: Design and production of packaging and labels.
- Formal and legal requirements: Costs of notifications (e.g. GIS), certification, legal advice.
In Poland, the minimum investment for the first series is often PLN 30 – PLN 000. For larger orders, the unit cost drops significantly (even to PLN 4–5 per package).
How to optimize production costs?
You can reduce costs without sacrificing quality by:
- Larger purchases of raw materials: Contract manufacturers get better prices on large orders.
- Simpler form of the product: Tablets tend to be cheaper than, for example, soft capsules.
- Packaging standardization: Using ready-made solutions is more economical.
- Long-term cooperation: Regular orders often lead to more favourable conditions.
It is important transparency of pricing from the manufacturer to clearly see the costs of individual stages and manage the budget effectively.
Quality is a long-term investment
Despite the pursuit of cost optimization, quality is paramount. Investing in high-quality raw materials, reliable research and a certified manufacturer at the beginning brings long-term benefits: fewer product problems, no recalls and building a strong reputation and customer loyalty.
Custom Production of Dietary Supplements
Custom production (Ang. contract Manufacturing) is a model in which the brand owner (Client) commissions a specialized manufacturer (Contractor) to produce products under their own brand, according to specifications. The manufacturer focuses on the process, not owning the brand.
How Does Contract Manufacturing Work in Dietary Supplements?
The client creates the concept, composition and design. He assigns the entire production to the manufacturer (Contractor): from purchasing raw materials, through technology, to packaging. The manufacturer supports at every stage, using his knowledge and certificates.
Examples of Forms of Supplements Produced to Order:
- Solid forms: Capsules, tablets, dragees (vitamins, minerals, extracts).
- Powder forms: Protein supplements, creatine, amino acids, pre-workout mixtures.
- Liquid forms: Syrups, shots, extracts, oils (e.g. CBD).
- Other: Functional jellies, oral strips, softgele.
Advantages of Contract Manufacturing for a Supplement Brand:
- Cost reduction: No need to invest in your own plant, machinery, or personnel.
- Fast scalability: Easy adjustment of production to demand without additional investment.
- Brand Focus: Opportunity to focus on R&D, marketing and sales.
- Access to expertise: Using advanced technology and certified manufacturer processes.
Challenges and Solutions in Contract Manufacturing:
- Manufacturer dependence: Choose your partner carefully, ensure a detailed contract and regular communication.
- Maintaining quality: Precisely define requirements, conduct audits, cooperate with certified producers (GMP, HACCP, ISO).
- IP protection: Sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and clearly regulate recipe and brand rights in the contract.
Supplement Production Order – Key Document:
Production order (Ang. work orders) is a formal document initiating the production of a product batch. It contains:
- Full product specification (composition, form, parameters).
- Batch size.
- Specification of raw materials and packaging.
- Technological and quality requirements.
- Delivery schedule and dates.
It is a key tool for planning, monitoring and controlling production.
Criteria for Selecting a Supplement Production Partner:
- Experience: History in supplement production, knowledge of the industry.
- certificates: Possession of GMP, HACCP, ISO confirming quality and safety.
- Technology: Modern lines, ability to produce and package various forms.
- Transparency: Openness to audits and process verification.
- Flexibility and support: Adaptation to needs, assistance with R&D and legislation.
Summary:
The production of dietary supplements on demand is a strategic model for companies that want to focus on brand development and sales, minimizing the costs and risks of their own production. The key to success is the careful selection of a competent partner and precise terms of cooperation.
IOC: Your Partner in Contract Manufacturing of Supplements since 2009
Since 2009 IOC is a leading contract manufacturer of nutraceuticals, offering comprehensive turnkey solutions while maintaining the highest industry standards. We operate globally, focusing on the European market (outside Poland).
Our Expertise and Innovation
The key to our success is our constant focus on Research and Development (R&D). We have qualified staff and three modern production plants, which guarantees the consistent quality of each product.
Partnership Philosophy and Comprehensive Support
W IOC we believe in true partnership. We offer not only production but also legal, marketing and market support. Our goal is to share knowledge and experience, so that your product meets all legal requirements and is successful on the market.
Do you need to produce dietary supplements? We carry out orders for the production of small, medium and large series.
Contract Manufacturing in the Dietary Supplement Industry – Details
The dietary supplement industry is developing dynamically, and contract production (Ang. contract Manufacturing) is a key approach for companies looking for efficient production models. It allows brands to focus on marketing and development, entrusting production to specialized experts.
1. Definition and characteristics of contract manufacturing (OEM, ODM, CDMO)
Contract manufacturing is the outsourcing of product manufacturing to an independent manufacturer. There are three main types of cooperation:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): The manufacturer manufactures the product strictly according to the specifications (recipe, ingredients, quality requirements) provided by the Client. The Client retains full rights to the product design.
- ODM (Original Design Manufacturer): The manufacturer has its own design and development capabilities, offering ready-made formulas or developing a product based on the general assumptions of the Client. Often this is a model (private-label, where a brand chooses an existing product and sells it under its own name. The manufacturer usually retains the rights to the design, the client to the brand.
- CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization): The most comprehensive model, offering a full range of services from product development (R&D, stability studies, process validation) to its manufacturing and regulatory support. CDMO acts as a "one-stop-shop", transforming the concept into a finished product.
Podsumowując: OEM is production according to customer design, ODM is production and design by contractor, and CDMO is full development and production. All models require close cooperation and partnership.
2. Operational and technological aspects of contract manufacturing
The efficiency of contract manufacturing depends on the process management and technological advancement of the manufacturer. Key aspects include:
- Supply Chain and Standardization: Contract manufacturers have verified raw material suppliers, ensuring high quality and continuity of supply. Manufacturing processes are standardized (SOP, ISO, GMP) for repeatability and compliance.
- Quality control: Multi-stage quality control systems (raw material testing, process control, final product testing) ensure safety and compliance with parameters. The manufacturer has its own or cooperates with accredited laboratories.
- Logistics and management: The manufacturer coordinates the inflow of raw materials, production schedules and shipping of finished supplements. It also offers packaging and transport organization.
- Scalability and flexibility: The ability to quickly increase or decrease production volume in response to market demand, without costly investments by the Client.
Podsumowując: Contract manufacturing is based on standardized processes, rigorous quality control and flexible organization, managing the entire manufacturing cycle.
3. Economic aspects: costs, economies of scale, margins, CAPEX vs OPEX
The contract manufacturing model changes the company’s cost structure:
- Reduction of fixed costs and CAPEX: The company avoids large capital investments (CAPEX) in plant and machinery. Fixed costs are transformed into variable costs (OPEX), increasing financial flexibility.
- Economy of scale: By serving multiple customers, a contract manufacturer achieves economies of scale, which reduces the unit cost of the product for the customer.
- Margins and total cost: Despite adding the manufacturer's margin, the final cost may be lower than with in-house production. The client can allocate more funds for marketing and development.
- Strategic implications (CAPEX vs OPEX): Shifting expenses from CAPEX to OPEX reduces financial risk and increases liquidity. The company does not build its own production assets, but gains speed of entry to the market.
In short: Contract manufacturing reduces investment and fixed costs, leverages economies of scale, and allows you to focus resources on value-creating activities.
4. Legal aspects: regulations, liability, labeling, GMP, confidentiality and intellectual property
The production of dietary supplements is subject to strict regulations. The responsibility for the final product rests mainly with the Client:
- Regulatory responsibility: A company selling a product under its own brand is responsible for its safety and compliance with the law (e.g. in the EU, supplements are considered food, in the USA – DSHEA).
- Product labeling: The label must comply with the regulations, identifying the responsible entity. The contract manufacturer advises on compliance.
- GMP principles and documentation: The contract manufacturer must comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Principal should verify this.
- Confidentiality (NDA) and Intellectual Property (IP): The key is to secure recipes and IP rights. The standard is a confidentiality agreement (NDA) and clear regulation of rights to recipes and brand in the manufacturing agreement.
Podsumowując: Legal aspects require solid agreements governing confidentiality, IP and liability to protect both parties.
5. The process of cooperation in contract manufacturing
The contract manufacturing process is designed to be simple and efficient for the customer, supporting every stage of product development:
- Inquiry and Concept Analysis: The client presents the idea and requirements. The manufacturer analyzes the product concept, market trends and consumer needs.
- Recipe development and prototyping: The manufacturer's R&D department develops a unique formula and selects the optimal form (capsule, tablet, powder, shot, etc.). A trial batch (prototype) is created, which undergoes quality and compliance tests (stability, taste/smell, legal requirements). The customer receives an offer with a cost estimate and schedule.
- Signing of the contract and actual production: After accepting the prototype and the offer, the parties sign a contract (specifying the conditions, confidentiality, ownership of the recipe, deadlines, minimum orders). Then, serial production is launched using modern technologies.
- Quality control: Each product series undergoes rigorous laboratory control and external audits (ISO, GMP, HACCP) to meet standards.
- Packaging, logistics and after-sales support: Finished products are packaged and labeled according to the arrangements (e.g. customer brand, legal requirements). The manufacturer can help organize transport to the customer's warehouses or distribution centers in Poland and abroad, ensuring speed and safety. After-sales support is also offered (e.g. assistance with documentation, planning of subsequent batches).
6. Comparison with other production models
Contract manufacturing (usually as Make-to-Order B2B) differs from other models:
- Make-to-Stock (MTS): Production to stock, fast delivery, but risk of surpluses/shortages and high inventory costs.
- Assemble-to-Order (ATO): Ready-made components, assembly after order, more flexibility than MTS.
- Engineer-to-Order (ETO): Design from scratch to order (analogy to CDMO), highest flexibility, long lead time, high costs.
Comparative aspects: In-house manufacturing provides full control but is capital intensive. Outsourcing transfers manufacturing risk to the contractor and provides financial and product flexibility, although it may extend lead times. In the supplement industry, contract manufacturing offers an attractive balance.
7. The specificity of the dietary supplement industry in the context of contract manufacturing
The supplements sector has unique characteristics that make contract manufacturing ideal:
- Regulations and standards: Supplements are subject to strict regulations (EU: food, HACCP; US: cGMP). A contract manufacturer must meet these requirements.
- Need for innovation and R&D: A dynamic market requires constant innovation. CDMO supports this process by offering access to ready-made formulas and prototyping.
- Variety of forms: Supplements come in many forms (tablets, capsules, powders, liquids, jellies), each requiring specialized equipment. Outsourcing allows for a broad portfolio without large investments.
- Seasonality and trends: Demand is often seasonal, and trends change suddenly. The flexibility of contract manufacturing allows for quick response and implementation of new products.
Polish market - development and trends
The Polish private label market is growing dynamically, especially in industries such as cosmetics, household chemicals and dietary supplements. This is an attractive option for companies, allowing them to focus on innovation and marketingThe share of private labels in sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) was 18,2% in 2013 (according to Nielsen), and retail chains (e.g. Biedronka, Lidl) are constantly expanding their offer, which increases the demand for contract manufacturers.
Consumer awareness of health and ecology is also growing. Polish customers are increasingly looking for dietary supplements with natural ingredients and certified (e.g. Vegan, BIO). For producers, this means the need to adapt the offer, e.g. by obtaining a certificate RSPO or being ready for formulas clean label (no unnecessary extras) to meet these expectations.
Global Trends in Contract Manufacturing
Global trends in contract manufacturing, also visible in Poland, include:
- Sustainable development: Growing emphasis on eco-friendly raw materials, waste reduction and biodegradable packaging.
- Advanced production technologies: Implementation of innovations such as 3D printing (for tablets), automation and robotization packaging lines and systems IoT monitoring production, which allows you to produce faster and cheaper.
- Mass Customization: Possibility to adapt the product to a specific customer (e.g. adapting a set of vitamins), requiring flexible production lines.
- Global outsourcing: Companies outsourcing production are not limited to local contractors, which increases competition and expansion opportunities for manufacturers.
- Digitalization and Industry 4.0: Use of digital production management systems, big data analysis and machine learning in quality control for higher process reliability and transparency.
Global and future challenges in contract manufacturing
Despite its many benefits, contract manufacturing, especially on a global scale, comes with a number of challenges:
- Regulatory Complexity and Compliance: The need to adapt production processes to various standards and regulations applicable in different countries (e.g. stringent FDA requirements in the US, EU food regulations, RoHS directive in electronics). Non-compliance can lead to serious legal and financial consequences.
- Geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions: Global events such as trade wars (e.g. tariffs on Chinese goods), pandemics, regional conflicts or political instability can lead to unforeseen delivery delays, increased raw material and transportation costs and component availability issues. This requires supplier diversification and building resilient supply chains.
- Rising costs and inflation: Rising prices for raw materials, energy, labor and transportation in global markets directly impact the margins of contract manufacturers and their customers, forcing continuous optimization of costs and efficiency.
- Intellectual property protection on a global scale: When outsourcing to countries with less stringent IP regulations, there is an increased risk of theft or unauthorized use of recipes and designs. This requires very strong non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and vigilant oversight.
- Ethical and environmental challenges: Growing consumer and regulatory pressure for sustainability, fair labor practices (e.g. avoiding child labor, decent conditions) and minimizing carbon footprint. Manufacturing in countries with looser environmental or labor regulations can lead to reputational and legal risks.
- Managing technological complexity: The rapid pace of technological change (development of AI, IoT, 3D printing, advanced robotics) requires contract manufacturers to continuously invest in new technologies and train their staff to remain competitive and meet customer expectations.
- Managing customer expectations: The growing demand for product personalization, shorter product lifecycles and rapid time-to-market requires contract manufacturers to be even more flexible, agile and able to rapidly prototype and scale.
Useful Tips for Companies Considering Contract Manufacturing
To maximize the potential of contract manufacturing and minimize risks, it is worth implementing the following practices:
1. Careful selection of a partner is essential:
- Verify experience and specialization: Look for a manufacturer with a proven track record in your industry (e.g. dietary supplements) and knowledge of your specific requirements. Ask about their length of service and the qualifications of their team.
- Check certificates and quality systems: Make sure the manufacturer has the necessary certifications (e.g. GMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, and for specific industries e.g. ISO 13485 for medical devices, RoHS for electronics). Ask to see their quality management system (QMS) and testing protocols.
- Assess technological capabilities and scalability: Make sure the manufacturer has modern machinery and is able to quickly increase or decrease production depending on your needs. Ask about the possibility of producing different forms of the product.
- Conduct due diligence: Visit the manufacturing facility, check out the processes, meet the team. Ask for product samples and references from other customers. Assess the financial stability of the company.
2. The key to success lies in the contract and communication:
- Make sure your contract is detailed: A manufacturing agreement must be legally binding and clearly define product specifications, quality standards, intellectual property rights, confidentiality clauses (NDA), payment terms, schedules and dispute resolution mechanisms. Consult a lawyer.
- Protect your intellectual property: Make sure the agreement clearly states who owns the product formula and design. In the case of an OEM/CDMO model, you should retain full rights.
- Create clear communication channels: Determine who your primary point of contact with the manufacturer will be and how often progress reports will be provided. Transparent and regular communication minimizes the risk of errors and delays.
- Require transparent pricing: The manufacturer should clearly present a breakdown of costs into individual stages (raw materials, production, packaging, research), which will allow for effective budget management.
3. Cost optimization and quality go hand in hand:
- Consider larger order volumes: The unit cost of the product decreases significantly in larger batches, which results from the manufacturer's economies of scale.
- Choose simpler product forms and standardize packaging: Sometimes less complicated forms (e.g. tablets instead of soft capsules) and standardized packaging can reduce production costs.
- Build long-term relationships: Long-term cooperation and regular orders often lead to more favorable pricing and priority service.
- Don't skimp on quality: Investing in high-quality raw materials and sound testing up front can yield significant savings down the road, eliminating product problems, recalls and building customer loyalty.
4. Stay up to date with trends and regulations:
- Monitor changes in regulations: Dietary supplement regulations are dynamic. Make sure your manufacturer is keeping up with changes and is able to adapt processes and documentation.
- Invest in Sustainability and Ethics: Consumers increasingly value organic and ethically produced products. Choose partners who adhere to sustainability standards and fair labor practices.
- Use advanced technologies: 3D printing, automation, IoT, and process digitization can increase production efficiency and transparency. Look for manufacturers who are investing in these areas.
Analysis Summary
Contract Manufacturing (contract manufacturing) in the dietary supplements sector, it is the foundation of the business model of many companies. It offers numerous benefits: access to specialized knowledge and infrastructure (OEM, ODM, CDMO), operational improvements (supply chain, standardization, GMP quality, flexibility, scalability) and economic advantages (CAPEX reduction, scale effect, focus on core competencies). At the same time, it requires strict supervision, audits and clear agreements regulating quality, confidentiality and intellectual property.
In the dynamic supplement industry, where innovation and rapid response to trends are key, contract manufacturing provides financial and product flexibility, minimizing the risk of overproduction. Choosing an experienced and trustworthy partner and properly structuring relationships are key to success. In today's market realities, contract manufacturing is a standard of operation that will continue to gain in importance.
Offer International Organic Company
Contract production of dietary supplements
International Organic Company (IOC) is a Polish manufacturer of supplements that has been specializing in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements in the form of tablets and capsules (gel and cellulose) since 2009. As an experienced business partner, IOC offers comprehensive turnkey services – from formula development, through production, to the finished product with your label. Our production plant is equipped with modern machinery, which also allows the creation of supplements in versions BIO, VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE.
Cooperation with IOC also means support in formal matters – we provide legal advice on notification and compliance with regulations and offer services (private-label (production under the customer's own brand). Thanks to this, our partners can minimize initial costs and be sure that their product will meet all national and EU regulations.
What does the contract manufacturing process look like in IOC?
The process has been designed to be as simple and effective as possible for the customer. In IOC We support every stage of product development – from idea to finished product – operating in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards.
Production steps:
- Idea and market analysis: Together with the client, we define the product concept, analyzing market trends and consumer needs.
- Recipe development: Our R&D department develops a unique supplement formula, tailored to the client's assumptions (active ingredients, nutritional profile, form of administration) and selects the optimal form (capsule, tablet, powder, shot, etc.).
- Prototyping and testing: We create a trial batch (prototype) and conduct quality and compliance tests (e.g. stability, taste/smell, legal requirements).
- Production proper: Once the prototype is approved, we launch serial production using state-of-the-art technologies (e.g. nano-micellization, mixing in a controlled environment) for repeatable, highest quality.
- Quality control: Each product series undergoes rigorous laboratory control, and the production process is subject to external audits to meet ISO, GMP and HACCP standards.
- Packaging and labeling: Finished products are packaged (blisters, bottles, sachets, containers). We design and print labels that meet legal requirements (composition, nutritional values, warnings) and marketing requirements.
- Distribution: We deliver the final product to the customer or handle the logistics of delivery to designated warehouses in Poland and abroad, ensuring speed and safety.
Global reach and service
IOC is an international manufacturer serving customers globally. Our products are exported to markets in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are able to adapt production processes to various standards and regulations applicable in different countries (e.g. FDA in the USA).
We cooperate with leading logistics companies, ensuring efficient and safe delivery of finished products to customer warehouses or distribution centers. Global Reach Our business means that our customers can develop their brands without territorial limitations, having a solid production base capable of sending products wherever their customers are.
Full production customization
We understand that every project is different. That is why in IOC we offer full personalization production process on demand. From the recipe, through the selection of active ingredients and additives, to the form of administration and packaging design - each element can be adapted to your assumptions. Thanks to advanced technologies (including nanotechnology, liposomal techniques, microencapsulation) we can create unique products with high bioavailability and effectiveness, standing out from the competition.
Customization also applies to logistics: we can produce a test series to test the market and then scale production as demand grows. We are flexible in terms of order size, production frequency and forms of cooperation – to fit the customer's business model.
Why choose IOC as a contract manufacturer?
By entrusting us with production, you gain an experienced partner who will take care of every stage of your project. This is what sets us apart:
Over 15 years of experience
We have been operating since 2009, specializing in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements, cosmetics and special purpose foods. Our team has completed dozens of projects over the years – from simple single-ingredient supplements to innovative complex formulas. This experience translates into certainty for youthat your project is in good hands.
Safety and quality
We put a lot of emphasis on quality. We conduct all processes in accordance with standards ISO 22000, ISO 9001, GMP, GHP and HACCP. We only use certified raw materials from proven suppliers. Each product undergoes detailed tests before it reaches you. Our quality standards have been repeatedly confirmed in external audits and inspections - we guarantee that the final product will be safe and consistent with the declaration.
Full production customization
We adapt to your vision. Do you have an idea for a unique supplement? We will help you make it happen. We implement every client's idea, even the most non-standard, as long as it is technologically and legally possible. We like challenges - whether it is a supplement with an unusual combination of ingredients or a special form (e.g. plant capsules for vegans, dissolving powder, etc.). We will advise on how to best implement your concept, but the final decisions are always yours.
Flexible production scales
We do not impose huge production minimums. We understand that at the beginning you may want to produce a short series (e.g. 1000-5000 pieces) to test the market - we make it possible. At the same time, we have the processing capacity to meet large orders counted in hundreds of thousands of pieces. As your brand grows, we are ready to scale production. This flexibility means that we work with both small companies and large market players.
Global Reach
We work with clients from all over the world. Our knowledge of different markets and their regulations makes us the perfect partner if you are thinking about exporting. We have experience in preparing documentation for the requirements of the EU, USA, and Asian countries. Thanks to this, you can develop your business internationally without worrying that your manufacturer will not cope with the formalities or logistics.
No competition of interests
We focus on production for our customers – IOC does not create its own brands of supplements that would compete with the brands of its customers. You can be sure that we are not your competitor on the market, and only the production facilities. We devote all our attention to our clients' projects, which translates into better service and commitment.
Thanks to our experience, comprehensive offer and individual approach, IOC is the perfect choice for companies looking for a reliable contract manufacturer. We carry out every order with passion and professionalism - so that you can proudly offer your customers the highest quality products.
Practical advice for contract manufacturing
If you are interested in the production of dietary supplements on request, the company IOC is the perfect business partner. Thanks to our experience and comprehensive offer, we are able to complete any order, adapting to the individual needs of our clients.
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If you are looking for a reliable partner in the field of contract production, contact us and we will discuss the details of your project. We work efficiently, transparently and with commitment, so that you can quickly offer your customers a product of the highest quality.
