Contract Manufacturer of Dietary Supplements: CDMO-Class Partnership

Contract manufacturer of dietary supplements, just like International Organic Company, is a company that manufactures specific products or components on behalf of other companies. In the dietary supplement industry, it plays the role key supplier, also dealing with product packaging (as the so-called excavator). Our business philosophy is that as your production partner, we not only adhere to strict legal requirements, but also actively share our knowledge and market experience at every stage of our collaboration.

Yes. We provide full registration documentation and regulatory support. Our processes are validated by pharmaceutical standards, minimizing the risk of product recalls and ensuring full compliance with stringent food safety standards.

Read how to register a dietary supplement.

This is a comprehensive service operating on the principle "from idea to finished product on the shelf." The company CDMO (Contract The Development and Manufacturing Organization (DMO) invents, researches and physically produces supplements for brands that do not have their own machinery.

• This is a specialized custom product manufacturing service that includes
  full range of activities: from the formulation and testing of ingredients, through the production itself,
  up to packaging and labeling.
• This allows companies to introduce their own supplements or OTC drugs to the market without having to
  having its own production infrastructure. Find out more at
  producentsuplementow.pl.

Own brand is a strategy for selling products under your own trademark. It can be implemented in two ways:

• Private Label: a model in which the distributor orders ready-made products created according to the manufacturer's proprietary recipes and introduces them to the market under its own branding.
• Full contract production: commissioning the entire process from scratch, including the development of a unique formula.

Learn more about the differences: contract manufacturing vs private label.

International Organic Company (IOC) it's global Polish manufacturer of supplementswhich from in 2009 specializes in the production soft capsules type softgelThe company operates in a modern facility, operating according to strict guidelines, as confirmed by our quality certificates (ISO 22000 and GMP), guaranteeing product safety. As an industry leader with 15 years of experience, IOC ensures reliability and innovation – learn more about our mission in the tab about us.

All soft capsule production process softgel involves preparing a gelatin shell in the form of two heated ribbons and a precise, liquid or oily filling, which is injected between the ribbons, then welded and cut. As an experienced producer softgel, we make sure that each batch meets stringent tightness standards, thanks to which the finished soft capsules od IOC are distinguished by their precision of manufacture and high bioavailability of active ingredients. In addition to liquid forms, we also fulfill orders for hard capsules and other forms of packaging, such as sachets and others solutions tailored to the brand's needs - learn more about our offer: contract manufacturing of soft capsules.

In 2025 and early 2026, the Polish dietary supplement market will experience a period of intense growth and tightening control. Sales value in Poland currently ranges between 8–9 billion PLN annually, and Poland maintains its position as one of the leaders in this sector in Europe.

Key market trends

• Sales growth: Already in the first half of 2025, the entire pharmaceutical market (including supplements) recorded growth of almost 12% year-on-year.
• Mental Health and Adaptogens: The strongest trend is the category Mood & FocusConsumers are looking for products that support mental health and concentration (e.g., ashwagandha, magnesium).
• Magnesium as a leader: The fastest growing ingredient (37% increase), associated with regeneration.
• Clean Label: Customers prefer "clean label" products – without unnecessary fillers. Polish manufacturer of supplements we place special emphasis on this.
• Sustainable packaging: In 2026, bio-bottles and plastic reduction systems will be the standard.

Changes in regulations and controls

Despite its dynamic development, the industry is facing new legal challenges that require strict compliance with the standards described in our regulations. quality certificates:

• Amendment to the regulations: On September 11, 2025, changes came into force specifying the permissible doses of ingredients (e.g. vitamin D, iron).
• Prohibited substances: GIS has expanded the list of prohibited substances (including yohimbine, DMAA, SARMs).
• Advertising supervision: Greater focus on combating misleading health claims.

Under contract capsule production softgel the most efficient method is used rotary die, which enables continuous capsule formation and filling, as well as precise dosing of feedstocks such as oils, emulsions or suspensions. Polish manufacturer of supplements, we provide full control over this process, which guarantees tight connection of the gelatin casing halves, which is crucial when we analyze the entire soft capsule production process in terms of their durability. Ready soft capsules undergo rigorous testing to meet the highest market standards and ensure complete safety for your consumers.

Hard Capsule Production (two-part) is a precise technological process consisting in enclosing the active substance – such as powder, granules or pellets – inside a ready-made shell consisting of a body and a lid.

Shell production stages (dipping method)

Before filling can begin, the casings themselves must be manufactured. As an experienced
Polish manufacturer of supplements,
we ensure the highest standards at each of the following stages:

• Preparation of the solution: Gelatin or HPMC is dissolved in hot water, with the addition of colorants and plasticizers. This process must adhere to rigorous standards, which are confirmed by our
  quality certificates.
• Dipping: Metal pins of appropriate shape are immersed in the solution, creating a thin film.
• Drying and trimming: The shells are dried, removed from the stems and cut to precise length.
• Connecting and filling: The body and lid are assembled after the batch is dispensed. This is a key element that our
  contract manufacturing of hard capsules.

If you are looking for other forms of administration, check out our options as well.
soft capsules and other innovative solutions, such as
sachets and others.

In the model (private-label the customer chooses ready-made products created according to the production company's original recipes and has no influence on their composition, which allows for quick implementation own brand of supplements on the market, but this is the case contract production w IOC The customer receives a unique recipe developed from scratch by our R&D team, who has a direct influence on the production process and ingredient selection. Regardless of the model chosen, as an experienced Polish producer, we ensure the highest standards, which is confirmed by our quality certificates — learn more about the specifics of producing specific forms: soft capsules, hard capsules and sachets and others.

Modern Vitamin production It is based on three main technological pillars that allow for obtaining substances of the highest purity. The choice of a specific method depends on the structure of the vitamin molecule and the optimization of process costs.

Main methods of producing active substances

• Chemical synthesis: The most common mass production method. It allows the creation of nature-identical molecules (e.g., ascorbic acid as vitamin C) using raw materials. organicznych.
• Fermentation and biotechnology: It uses microorganisms that naturally produce vitamins (e.g., vitamin B12 or B2). This is a key area where, as Polish manufacturer of supplements we focus on modern solutions.
• Extraction from natural sources: Isolating vitamins directly from plants or animal tissues (e.g. vitamin E from vegetable oils or vitamin D3 from lanolin).

Stages of manufacturing final products

After obtaining the pure active substance, the process carried out by the plant
IOC includes:

1. Formulation: Precise mixing of the vitamin with appropriately selected excipients.
2. Encapsulation: Shaping the product into its final, safe form. We specialize in manufacturing
   soft capsules and
   hard capsules.
3. Quality control: Rigorous testing for purity and stability, as confirmed by our
   quality certificates.

For brands looking for alternative forms of administration, we also offer
sachets and others modern dosing systems.

Choosing a Contract Manufacturer of Premium Supplements

Choosing a partner to produce premium supplements requires verification not only of safety certificates, but also of innovative formulations and real support from the R&D department. As an experienced
Polish manufacturer of supplements, signature IOC focuses on full transparency of the production process.

Leader in contract manufacturing in Poland and Europe

In the comprehensive services market – from concept development to the finished product – a key position is occupied by:

• International Organic Company (IOC): Specializes in advanced manufacturing
  soft capsules (softgel),
  hard capsules as well as drops and sachets. The company offers unique support in product registration and notification, acting as an external research and development department for premium brands.

Key criteria for "Premium" quality

For a manufacturing process to be considered a premium standard, it must meet strict guidelines:

• Pharmaceutical certification: The absolute basis is the current
  quality certificates, such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP and ISO 22000.
• Advanced R&D department: Possibility to develop proprietary recipes (custom formulation) that distinguish the product from the competition, instead of duplicating "white label" formulas.
• Clean Label: Eliminating unnecessary fillers and using raw materials with proven, often organicof foreign origin.
• Stability and purity testing: A guarantee that the active ingredients retain their properties throughout the shelf life and the product is free from microbiological contamination.
• Eco-responsibility: In the premium segment, the choice of environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging is becoming increasingly important.
  production process.

Production capabilities IOC

Company IOC adapts the scale of production to the customer's needs, offering both optimization for large series and support in the implementation of innovative projects:

• Specialization: Softgel, hard capsules, tablets, liquid forms.
• Additional support: pouch & stick and regulatory advice.
• Approach: "From concept to production" – full assumption of responsibility for the technological process.

Learn more about how the best vitamin preparations are made:
premium vitamin production.