Contract Production of Dietary Supplements on Order
Contract production of dietary supplements is a cooperation during which the production of supplements takes place using external, professional production infrastructure. This process includes formulation, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring compliance with regulations and the highest quality standards.
Contract Production of Dietary Supplements on Order
Contract production of dietary supplements is a cooperation during which the production of supplements takes place using external, professional production infrastructure.
This process includes formulation, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring compliance with regulations and the highest quality standards.
Definition of Contract Manufacturing
Contract manufacturing is the outsourcing of the production process, where the company commissions production to a specialized entity with modern equipment, experts and appropriate production halls. The principal focuses on research, marketing and distribution, which can bring cost savings and increase efficiency.
Contract manufacturing is a collaboration in which one company contracts another to produce goods or services in accordance with a contract that includes specifications, quality standards and deadlines. The client reduces costs and gains flexibility, and the contractor receives stable orders and develops his production competences.
Contract manufacturing
Contract manufacturing is a business model in which the company outsources the production of its products to an external company with appropriate infrastructure and technical knowledge.
This allows companies to focus on design and marketing while the contract manufacturer handles manufacturing, quality control and regulatory compliance.
CDMO Services in the Production of Dietary Supplements
Contract production of dietary supplements is the specialty of contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). CDMOs provide services to companies in the dietary supplement industry on a contract basis, offering comprehensive solutions from supplement development to production. Thanks to this, companies can focus on research and marketing and achieve scalability of their activities.
Scope of services offered by CDMO includes pre-formulation, formulation development, stability studies, technology development, production scale-up, registration runs and commercial production. CDMOs must comply with GMP principles set by regulatory bodies such as the FDA and EFSA, which ensures regulatory compliance, production flexibility and on-time delivery.
Contract production of dietary supplements involves the production of supplements on behalf of companies, using the resources, experience and know-how of a contract manufacturer. The process includes recipe development, production, packaging and quality control, which ensures compliance with all standards and regulations.
Advantages of contract production of dietary supplements include the ability to use modern technologies and the knowledge of industry experts. This enables the execution of even the most complex orders and guarantees the highest quality of products. As experienced manufacturer of dietary supplements we offer comprehensive services contract production, tailored to individual customer needs with full personalization options.
By choosing our services, you can be sure that your products will meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with regulations, and will reach the market on time.
Comprehensive Service for the Production of Dietary Supplements
We have been specializing in the comprehensive production of dietary supplements for over 15 years, offering support at every stage. Our offer includes:
Pre-formulation
- Ingredients Analysis: We select ingredients and preliminary formulas tailored to the client's needs.
Recipe development
- Innovative Formulas: We create innovative and safe supplement formulas, ensuring their effectiveness.
Stability Tests
- Stability Tests: We ensure the durability and effectiveness of products throughout their shelf life.
Technology Development
- Modern technologies: We implement innovative production technologies and have patented raw materials, which increases the quality and efficiency of processes.
Increasing the Scale
- Production Scaling: We move processes from laboratories to industrial scale, ensuring efficiency and profitability on a large scale.
Production
- Modern Machines: We use the latest technologies and machines to ensure the highest quality and precision in the production of various order sizes.
Registration Series and Commercial Production
- Registration and Production: We prepare series of products for registration and conduct full-scale production ready for market launch.
Packaging and Labeling
- Attractive Packaging: We design and print packaging that attracts customers' attention, tailored to the specific nature of the product and customer requirements.
Quality control
- Strict Inspection: Each product undergoes thorough quality control in accordance with HACCP, GMP, ISO and CSR standards, providing the necessary documentation needed to introduce supplements to the market.
Legal Support
- Legal support: We offer legal support in cooperation with leading law firms specializing in food law, without additional fees for registering supplements in accordance with EU regulations.
Why It's Worth Choosing IOC for the Production of Dietary Supplements?
Why Choose Us?
As a leading contract manufacturer (CDMO), we offer development as a standard part of our services. Customers value us for:
- Competitive prices
- Compliance with regulations
- Production flexibility
- Timely deliveries
- Many years of experience
Thanks to our experience and advanced technologies, we complete even the most complex orders, guaranteeing the highest quality products. Cooperation with us is a guarantee of success and full satisfaction with your own brand of dietary supplements.
Thanks to our modern technologies and over 15 years of experience on the international market, we guarantee the highest quality at every stage of production, meeting the requirements of customers from all over the world.
Our services:
Comprehensive service from idea to finished product
Tailor-made production
Meeting international standards (ISO 22000, ISO 22716, GMP, GHP, HACCP, CSR)
Cooperation models:
Full contract production: personalization of every stage of production, from raw materials to packaging.
Private label: quick introduction to the market, with the ability to adapt packaging and labels to your own brand.
Choose the best model for your company. Find out more on our website: read about the differences.
Transparent Costs and Production Optimization
Service production of dietary supplements in IOC is transparent and optimized. Our quotes are transparent and accurate, covering all stages of production no hidden costs. Get to know actual costs of contract production of dietary supplements and/ or fill in the form and receive the calculation within 48 hours.
Raw material and development costs:
Diagram of the Production Process for contract production of dietary supplements
Scheme – Process of contract production of dietary supplements IOC: Idea → Recipe → Production → Labeling → Packaging → Product Ready for Sale
Offer for the production of Dietary Supplements
We offer contract production of supplements in various forms, such as:
- Capsules: Tough, soft SoftGel, gelatin, plant, DR-caps.
- Syrups and Drops: Perfect for concentrated liquid formulas.
- Functional Drinks and Oral Pastes: For athletes and active people.
- Sachets: Powder, liquid, granulate.
- Jars, bottles: Glass, aluminum, plastic, ecological.
- Blisters and cartons: Modern and elegant design.
- ointments: Tailored to a variety of health and beauty needs.
- Jelly candy: Perfect for children and adults.
- Oral Hygiene Products: Toothpastes and mouthwashes.
We have three production plants: dietary supplements and medical food, luxury cosmetics and a biotechnology laboratory dedicated to the development of new technologies and raw materials.
Step by Step: Contract Manufacturing Process of Dietary Supplements
Step 1: Product Formulation in Contract Manufacturing of dietary supplements
Creating an effective formula is a key step before starting contract manufacturing of dietary supplements. This process determines the long-term success of the product. It is important to meet consumer expectations and distinguish the product from the competition thanks to unique and innovative ingredients.
Setting a Product Goal
Define the purpose of the product: is it intended to support a specific body function or meet specific dietary needs? It is crucial that the product responds effectively to market requirements. Contract manufacturing allows every aspect of the supplement to be tailored to these requirements.
Selection of Ingredients
Choose the right ingredients. Make sure the supplement formula contains the correct doses of raw ingredients. This is necessary for the product to be effective and to prove the declared health properties. Contract manufacturing of dietary supplements recommends the use of evidence-based ingredients that are effective and safe.
The uniqueness of the Formula
Consider whether the formula is just another "product like any other." Add innovative or interesting ingredients that will make your product stand out from the competition. Work with a manufacturer with years of experience to identify and implement such innovations. Contract production of dietary supplements offers full customization options from A to Z – read about the differences.
Work closely with a contract manufacturer who has the appropriate knowledge and experience in creating effective, safe and compliant dietary supplements. Production of supplements with a professional partner is a guarantee of high quality and effectiveness of the final product.
Step 2: Selection of Raw Materials in the Production of Dietary Supplements
Selection of appropriate raw materials is a key step in the contract production process of dietary supplements. These raw materials directly affect the quality of the final product. They should be of high quality and based on solid scientific evidence, which guarantees their effectiveness and safety of use.
Science-Based Ingredient Selection
We only use ingredients that are well-researched and whose effectiveness has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Our ingredients are biocompatible, which means that the human body can easily absorb them and use them effectively. Contract production of dietary supplements requires that each formula is based on the latest scientific achievements.
Global Sources of Raw Materials
While local sources such as Poland may be attractive, for some ingredients it is better to source them from regions where they are naturally occurring and traditionally used. For example, Ashwagandha is best sourced directly from India, ensuring its authenticity and highest quality. Our contract production of dietary supplements guarantees the highest quality standards thanks to global sources of raw materials.
Cooperation with an Experienced Production Partner
We select only experienced production partners who have access to a global network of certified raw material suppliers. Such a partner not only helps you purchase the best ingredients, but also ensures that all raw materials comply with applicable quality and safety standards. Thanks to this, your dietary supplement will not only be effective, but also safe for consumers. Contract production of dietary supplements with an experienced partner is a guarantee of the highest quality and compliance with regulations.
Raw materials for the production of dietary supplements from IOC
Step 3: Determining the price and quoting the production of the supplement
Cost analysis is an important element in the contract production process of dietary supplements. To achieve market success, it is necessary to determine the optimal level of product costs, which begins with a detailed analysis of price competitiveness in the market.
Competitive Analysis
Conduct a competitive analysis to determine the price range for your product compared to similar supplements on the market. This step is crucial in the product formulation process, enabling a realistic and competitive price level to be set.
Determining Production Costs
If your goal is a production cost of PLN 10 or less, but the current formula leads to costs of PLN 30, an experienced contract manufacturer can propose optimization of the formula to adapt it to your financial assumptions. Contract production of dietary supplements in close cooperation with such a partner allows for effective management of production costs.
Valuation Process
When submitting an inquiry on the manufacturer's website, for example via quote form, the manufacturer creates a prototype product variant and verifies the prices of raw materials from various suppliers. As a result, you will receive an initial quote that will include the costs of labor, equipment, packaging and transportation. This process usually takes 48 working hours, which allows for quick response and planning of subsequent production stages. Contract manufacturing of dietary supplements is a process that requires careful planning at every stage to ensure compliance with budget and quality expectations.
Step 4: Place an order and start production
Placing a purchase order for dietary supplements initiates a decisive phase in the production process. This order not only confirms your commitment, but also signals the manufacturer to start implementing the project, including ordering the necessary raw materials.
Start of the production process
Submitting a purchase order formally starts the production line. This is a key moment that allows the manufacturer to practically start implementing the project. Effective management of resources and logistics at this stage is essential to ensure the smoothness of the entire process. Placing an order enables the manufacturer to act quickly in ordering and preparing raw materials consistent with the product specification. These raw materials are crucial to the quality of the final dietary supplement.
Step 5: Ordering Raw Materials
The process of ordering and receiving raw materials is the most time-consuming stage in the production of dietary supplements, often lasting up to 12 weeks. This length results from our commitment to providing products of the highest freshness, as we individually order each batch of raw materials for specific production needs.
Availability of Raw Materials in Domestic Warehouses
Raw materials available in national warehouses are usually delivered within approximately 2 weeks. This process takes much longer when we have to import raw materials from abroad.
Custom Raw Materials and International Transport
To ensure the highest freshness and quality, we often order raw materials specifically for a given production. This is especially important for ingredients such as probiotics, which, as living microorganisms, require cultivation on special fermentation media. This production process may take approximately 6 weeks.
Additionally, if the raw materials come from distant regions such as the United States or Asia, the total delivery time, including international transport and customs procedures, can reach 12 weeks.
The decision to wait for fresh raw materials is strategic and justified because it allows us to deliver the highest quality product. Our commitment to freshness and special order raw materials directly translates into customer satisfaction and the effectiveness of our dietary supplements.
The raw materials that we produce ourselves include liposomal vitamins, various types of marine collagen, as well as unique plant extracts and oils.
Step 6: Research Raw Materials
As a contract manufacturer of dietary supplements, we adopt the "trust, but verify" principle. Although raw material suppliers provide us with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), we always carefully verify the quality of the supplied raw materials.
Quarantine and Testing of Raw Materials
Once raw materials arrive at our production facility, we quarantine each batch and conduct thorough testing before moving them to our warehouse. This process is necessary to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our final products.
Types of Tests Performed
We carry out various tests to guarantee the highest quality of raw materials:
- Identity and performance tests: We verify whether the raw material actually contains what is declared and whether it contains the appropriate amount of active ingredients.
- Microbiological compatibility tests: We carry out tests to detect and prevent the presence of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, molds and yeasts.
- Compatibility tests for the presence of heavy metals: We monitor levels of lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic to ensure they are below established safety standards.
Test Duration
The entire raw material testing process usually takes from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the number of tests required and the possible need for additional tests. Our meticulous approach to quality control is crucial to ensure that each supplement produced is not only effective, but also safe for consumers.
Step 7: R&D laboratory work
R&D laboratory work, often called trial runs, plays a key role in the production of complex dietary supplement formulas. We implement them at the client's special request or when the formula requires a precise approach.
In the laboratory, our experienced specialists mix the raw materials and then we produce a limited number of tablets, capsules or powders. The goal is to verify that the formula retains its properties and effectiveness in the finished product form. Based on this, we adjust the composition and production technique to optimize the final results.
We provide product samples to the customer for evaluation. This step is crucial because it allows customers to evaluate and approve the formula before mass production.
The time needed to complete R&D laboratory work ranges from 1 to 7 days, depending on the need to make additional adjustments to the formula. After customer acceptance, the process moves to the mass production stage, which is another important step in providing high-quality dietary supplements.
This laboratory work not only confirms the quality and effectiveness of the product, but also provides a scientific understanding of the interactions between ingredients. Thanks to this, we constantly improve our products, offering our customers supplements that are effective and safe.
Step 8: Create a test batch
The production of a pilot batch is an optional step in our production process that we implement when we deem it advisable, especially in the case of complex formulas. This decision depends on the assessment of our technologists and is made to ensure the highest quality and effectiveness of the product.
After analyzing the results of R&D laboratory work, our team of experts starts producing a pilot batch using real production equipment. This step is crucial to verify that the product will function properly during mass production. If we notice any problems during this stage, the formula may require appropriate modifications, which may require additional approval by the brand owner.
The implementation of a pilot batch usually takes from 1 to 7 days, depending on the need to make any corrections. This time allows for thorough testing of all aspects of production and is extremely important to ensure that the final product will meet all expectations of both customers and the market. If everything goes according to plan, we can proceed to full production without any problems, ensuring efficiency and the highest quality of the supplements.
Step 9: Preparation of production equipment
Machines for the production of dietary supplements are specialized devices that automate the processes of producing tablets, capsules, powders, gels and softgel capsules. Our factory is equipped with the latest equipment, ensuring high precision, efficiency and quality control at every stage of production. This category includes tablet presses, capsule presses, powder mixers, jelly production machines, and packaging and labeling equipment. Thanks to them, manufacturers can carry out mass production, ensuring constant, repeatable product quality.
The production of dietary supplements begins in a well-equipped factory that meets the highest industry standards. Our processes comply with rigorous quality and safety standards, which is confirmed by numerous certificates and audits.
Key Machines and Equipment in the Production Process
Here are some of the key machines and equipment we use in the production of dietary supplements:
- Scales and balances: We use precise scales to measure active ingredients and excipients, which guarantees the accuracy and consistency of each batch.
- Particle modifiers: Roller compactors and granulators help achieve uniformity and appropriate consistency of the product, which is crucial for its effectiveness.
- Industrial blenders: Ribbon blenders and V-blenders ensure uniformity of the mixture, which is important for even distribution of active ingredients.
- High speed mixers: Special mixers ensure thorough and even mixing of ingredients, which is crucial for the consistency and quality of the product.
- Tablet coating machines: We use advanced tablet coating machines that ensure proper coverage and stability of tablets, improving their durability and aesthetics.
- Sieving systems: Screeners ensure the removal of all impurities and unwanted particles from raw materials, which is crucial for the purity and quality of the final product.
- Drying systems: Various types of dryers, including fluid bed dryers, are used to remove excess moisture from products, ensuring their stability and durability.
Capsule Filling and Tablet Production
After precisely mixing the ingredients, we move on to the phase of filling capsules or producing tablets. Our advanced machines guarantee high precision and quality at this stage:
- Capsule machines: Automatic capsule machines accurately fill the capsules with the finished mixture, ensuring the uniformity and quality of each product.
- Pill presses: The powder mixture is formed into tablets of appropriate dimensions and shapes, which is crucial for their effectiveness and compliance with market requirements.
Production Line for Softgel Capsules
The production of softgel capsules is an advanced process that requires specialized machines and technologies. Our factory uses the latest equipment to ensure the highest quality of softgel capsules. Here are the key steps in this process:
- Softgel molding machines: Forming machines form precisely softgel capsules with precisely measured amounts of active ingredients and gelatin.
- Softgel filling machines: Automatic filling machines precisely fill softgel capsules with the finished mixture, ensuring product uniformity and quality.
- Softgel dryers: Special dryers remove excess moisture from softgel capsules, which ensures their stability and durability.
Packaging Line
The last stage of production is packaging. Our advanced packaging lines guarantee that each product is properly protected and ready for distribution:
- Packaging line: Capsules, tablets and softgel capsules are automatically packed into bottles, labeled, secured with seals and packed into collective cartons. This allows us to ensure the integrity and security of each product.
Each step of the process is subject to rigorous quality control to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the finished product. Our commitment to quality is confirmed by numerous certificates and the trust of customers who rely on our products around the world.
Step 10: Production process
The production implementation stage is the decisive moment when the finished product is created. The use of different equipment such as blenders, capsule filling machines and tablet presses depends on the dosage form of the product. Production can take from several hours to several days and includes a number of stages, including additional control tests.
Achieving mixture homogeneity
In the process of creating a dietary supplement, it is crucial that all ingredients - vitamins, minerals, herbs - are thoroughly and evenly mixed in a large commercial blender. This mixing method guarantees that each capsule, tablet or powder from a given batch will contain a constant, predetermined amount of nutrients. Samples of this mixture are then sent to the laboratory to confirm the uniformity of the levels of the individual ingredients.
Mass uniformity (ongoing weight tests)
Once the mixture is homogeneous, the next step is to ensure that each tablet and capsule has the appropriate weight, which is key to confirming their nutritional value. During the production process, the weight of capsules and tablets is regularly monitored. Data regarding their thickness and hardness are also recorded. Appropriate documentation of mass uniformity ensures that all results are within an acceptable range. Capsules and tablets that do not meet these criteria are rejected.
Disintegration tests
The disintegration test involves placing a capsule or tablet in temperature-controlled water or a buffer solution, where it is agitated to simulate the action of digestive muscles. This process allows you to check whether the tablet or capsule will disintegrate within the expected time, which is important for the proper absorption of active ingredients in the human digestive system. If the tests show proper disintegration within the specified time, it is a good sign that the product will be effectively absorbed by the body.
These intensive inspection and testing steps are necessary to ensure that every dietary supplement produced is not only effective, but also safe and complies with all quality standards.
Step 11: Quality control
Quality control is a key step in the contract manufacturing process of dietary supplements, ensuring that each product meets specific quality and safety standards. This process includes a series of activities to verify that the final products comply with the requirements for composition, purity, potency and safety.
Inspections and Testing
Quality control begins at the stage of receiving raw materials. Each batch of raw materials is carefully checked for compliance with specified specifications. Identity tests are carried out to confirm that the delivered raw materials are what they claim to be. Additionally, potency and purity tests are performed to ensure that the raw materials do not contain contaminants and have the appropriate potency.
Monitoring the Production Process
During production, all stages of the process are monitored to ensure compliance with production guidelines and quality standards. This includes regular inspections and calibrations of equipment, monitoring production conditions, and conducting tests at various points in the production process such as mixing, granulation, tableting and encapsulation.
Tests of Finished Products
After production is completed, finished products are subjected to a series of tests to confirm their quality. These tests include chemical composition analysis, microbiological tests and tests for the presence of heavy metals. Additionally, solubility and release tests of active ingredients are performed to ensure that the supplements will be effective when consumed.
Certification and Documentation
After completing all tests and inspections, each batch of products receives a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which confirms that the product meets all required quality and safety standards. This certificate is an integral part of the production documentation and is provided to customers as proof of product quality.
Audit and Quality Review
Regular internal audits and quality system reviews are carried out to ensure that all procedures are followed and quality standards are continuously maintained and improved. These audits help identify potential areas for improvement and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Complaints and Product Tracking
As part of quality control, the company must also be prepared to handle complaints and track products. The tracking system allows for quick identification and recall of product batches if any quality problems are detected. Effective complaint management and product tracking are key to maintaining consumer trust and protecting your brand.
Quality control is a fundamental element of our contract manufacturing of dietary supplements operations, ensuring that each supplement produced is safe, effective and compliant with the highest quality standards.
Step 12: Packing and labeling
Packaging and labeling is a key stage in the contract production process of dietary supplements, which not only protects the product, but also serves as information and marketing. At this stage, we ensure compliance with legal regulations, the aesthetics of packaging and their functionality to ensure the highest quality and safety of products.
Compliance with Legal Regulations
Our packaging and labeling processes are fully compliant with applicable dietary supplement laws. We cooperate with leading law firms in Poland that specialize in dietary supplement law to ensure that our products meet all required regulations. This includes detailed label information such as ingredients, nutritional values, expiration dates, manufacturer information, and any required warnings and consumption recommendations.
Personalized Packaging Design
Each product is unique, which is why we offer fully personalized packaging that can be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of our customers. Our team of graphic designers creates unique designs that not only catch the eye, but also effectively communicate the value and quality of the product. From the selection of packaging materials to the graphic design of labels, we take care of every detail to ensure that the final product is not only functional, but also aesthetically attractive.
Packaging Process
The packaging process involves several key steps, including filling, sealing, labeling and securing products. All these stages are carried out with the highest precision and attention to hygiene to ensure that the product remains in perfect condition from production to delivery to the customer. We use advanced packaging technologies that guarantee the tightness and durability of the packaging, protecting the supplements against external factors.
Labeling
Our labels are designed for clarity and regulatory compliance. The information on the labels is printed using the highest quality technology, which ensures their durability and readability. Each label provides detailed product information, including ingredients, instructions for use, expiration dates, and any required warnings. Thanks to cooperation with law firms, our labels meet all legal requirements, which avoids potential problems and ensures compliance with regulations.
Partnership with law firms
We cooperate with leading law firms in Poland specializing in dietary supplement law. Thanks to this, we can constantly monitor changes in regulations and adapt our packaging and labeling processes so that they are always compliant with the latest regulations. Our partnership with law firms ensures that each batch of products complies with applicable standards and regulations, giving our clients confidence and peace of mind.
Packaging and labeling are more than just the last step in the production process - they are a key element that affects consumer perception of the product and its success on the market. Therefore, we make every effort to ensure that every detail is refined and the final product is not only safe and compliant with regulations, but also visually attractive and functional.
Step 13: Documentation and registration
Tests of the final product are an integral element of the contract production process of dietary supplements. They include checking compliance with requirements regarding ingredient identification, potency, microbiology and heavy metal content.
Certificate of Analysis
Just like testing raw materials, finished products also undergo detailed tests, which result in the issuance of a Certificate of Analysis (COA). This document is provided to the customer for approval before distribution begins.
Process Completion and Distribution
Once approved, the final product is ready to be shipped to the distribution warehouse, marking the completion of the manufacturing process. In some cases, products may be additionally tested for stability, which is especially important if the manufacturer has its own capabilities to conduct these tests, thus reducing the costs of external laboratory tests.
Stability Tests
Stability tests are performed to confirm that a product's expiration date has sound scientific support. These tests allow us to determine the sensitivity of ingredients to damage and the degree to which they may lose their potency over time. Thanks to this, we are able to determine the durability of the supplement. Such testing ensures that the product will maintain its claimed effectiveness throughout its shelf life, which is crucial to maintaining consumer confidence and the effectiveness of the supplement.
Certifications and Compliance with Regulations in the Production of Dietary Supplements
A key aspect of contract manufacturing of dietary supplements is compliance with appropriate certifications and regulatory compliance. Certifications such as ISO 22000, 9001, 22716, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GHP (Good Hygiene Practice) are necessary to ensure the highest quality and safety of products. Our many years of experience in the global market allow us to meet these requirements with the utmost care.
For many retailers and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, it is crucial that dietary supplements are produced in GMP-certified facilities. This type of certification provides consumers and sellers with assurance that the product has been manufactured in accordance with best industry practices.
Kosher and Halal certifications are also important for consumers who want products that meet their dietary standards.
Another aspect is organic products. Having authorization to produce this type of product is important if the brand wants to offer supplements certified as organic.
Our company, being an experienced contract manufacturer, not only has the above-mentioned certifications, but also engages in practices in the field of CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Lean Management, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and others, which strengthens our position on the market and provides customers with highest quality products, compliant with the latest European standards and regulations.
Step 14: Storage and distribution
Storage and distribution are the final, but extremely important stages in the contract manufacturing process of dietary supplements. Proper storage and effective logistics are crucial to maintaining the quality of products and ensuring their timely delivery to customers.
Storage
Our modern warehouses are equipped with systems that control storage conditions, such as temperature and humidity, to ensure an optimal environment for dietary supplements. Supplements are stored in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and legal regulations, which guarantees their durability and safety. Regular inspections and monitoring of storage conditions allow us to maintain the highest quality standards.
Transport and Distribution
In Poland, we provide transport under controlled conditions thanks to contracts signed with leading transport companies specializing in the transport of medicines and dietary supplements. Thanks to this, we can guarantee that products are transported in optimal conditions, which is crucial for their quality and safety.
In the case of international transport, customers have the option of ordering transport themselves. However, our logistics team is always ready to help organize and coordinate international shipments, providing support and consulting at every stage of the process. Our extensive network of logistics partners enables us to support customers in choosing the best transport solutions.
Logistics Support Management
Our logistics facilities are managed by an experienced team of specialists who take care of every aspect of the warehousing and distribution process. We use advanced warehouse management systems (WMS) that allow for effective inventory management, minimization of storage time and optimization of logistics processes.
Personalized Logistics Solutions
We realize that each customer has unique needs, which is why we offer personalized logistics solutions. At the customer's request, we can adapt storage and distribution processes to specific requirements, such as special storage conditions or specific delivery dates. Our goal is to ensure that each product reaches its recipient in perfect condition and on time.
Security and Regulatory Compliance
The safety of our products is our priority. All our warehousing and distribution processes comply with applicable legal regulations and industry standards. Regular audits and inspections ensure that our operations meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Thanks to advanced warehousing infrastructure and strong logistics partnerships, we are able to provide reliable, efficient and safe storage and distribution of dietary supplements. Our commitment to quality at every stage of the production process, from raw materials to customer delivery, allows us to offer the highest quality products that meet the expectations of our customers.
Minimum order quantities for dietary supplements in IOC
Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
- SoftGel Soft Gelatin Capsules: MOQ 300,000 capsules
- Hard capsules: MOQ 150,000 capsules
- liquids: Syrups: MOQ 20,000 units. Drops: MOQ 5,000 units. Functional drinks: MOQ 50,000 units.
- Oral pastes: MOQ 20,000 units.
- Sachets: Powders, liquids, granulates: MOQ 250,000 pieces.
- Jelly Beans and Other Forms: Minimum order determined individually.
Quality Guarantee in Supplement Production
As a manufacturer of dietary supplements with over 15 years of experience, we ensure the highest quality standards. Our processes comply with international standards, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
We have certificates:
- ISO 22000: Food safety management
- ISO 22716: Good Cosmetics Production Practices
- ISO 9001: Quality management system
- GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices
- Ghp: Good Hygiene Practices
- HACCP: Threat Analysis and Critical Control Points
- CSR initiatives: Corporate Social Responsibility
These certificates confirm that our products are safe, effective and ecologically produced. Regular tests and rigorous quality control guarantee the highest quality.
We attach a Quality Certificate and full documentation in accordance with EU regulations to each supplement.
Since the beginning of our activity, we have not had any complaints, which proves the reliability and high quality of our products. Our supplements are highly rated by customers.
We provide full support at every stage of cooperation, ensuring the satisfaction and safety of our customers.
Learn more about supplement production:
- Production process – detailed description: Learn step by step how supplements are manufactured, along with technical data.
- Contract production of dietary supplements in IOC - details: Information about minimum orders and other offer details.
- Producing your own supplement – a guide: A quick guide on how to start producing your dietary supplement.
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- IOC as a contract manufacturer of dietary supplements
- Private label and white label production service
- Contract manufacturing costs