Packaging of dietary supplements

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Requirements for packaging of dietary supplements

A complete set of legal regulations (EU Regulation No. 1169/2011, Food and Nutrition Safety Act) and technical criteria that must be met by the packaging and label of a dietary supplement placed on the market.

Mandatory Labeling

  • Legal name "Dietary Supplement": This term must appear on the packaging in close proximity to the trade name and cannot be replaced by other terms (e.g. "preparation", "conditioner").
  • Declaration of ingredients and RWS table: List of active substances per recommended daily dose and percentage of the Reference Intake (% RWS) for vitamins and minerals.
  • Three mandatory warning clauses:
    1. “Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.”
    2. “A dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet.”
    3. “Dietary supplements should be stored out of the reach of small children.”
  • Identification data and traceability: Full details of the marketing authorisation holder (name and address of the manufacturer/distributor in the EU), production batch number (LOT) and date of minimum durability ("Best before...").
  • List of ingredients and allergens: Full chemical composition in descending order by weight, with clear graphical distinction (e.g. in bold) substances causing allergies or intolerances.

Technical standards and material protection

  • Certificate for contact with food (Food Grade): Materials in direct contact with the product (PET/HDPE bottles, foils, cans) must meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and have the glass and fork symbol and be free of BPA and phthalates.
  • Barrier properties (WVTR / OTR / UV): The packaging must protect against the penetration of water vapor, oxygen and light radiation (e.g. use of dark amber glass, HDPE or Alu-Alu foil for substances susceptible to oxidation).
  • Tamper-Evidence: Obligation to use mechanisms signaling the first opening (e.g. a plate welded under the cap, a guarantee ring on the cap, a heat-shrink band on the neck).

Legal prohibitions and declarations (Compliance)

Labeling of dietary supplements

A precise process of designing and verifying a food label, combining strict legal requirements (EU Regulation 1169/2011, Food Safety Act) with UX/UI readability and standards for labeling nutrition and health claims.

Legal and Typographical Requirements (Legibility and Format)

  • Minimum font height: The height of the lowercase letter "x" must be at least 1,2 mm (or at least 0,9 mm for packages with a largest wall area of ​​less than 80 cm²).
  • Legal name and location: The term "Dietary Supplement" must be visible, legible and indelible and must be in the same field of vision as the product's trade name.
  • Presentation of ingredients and allergens: Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. All substances causing allergies or intolerances must be clearly identified typographically (e.g. bold font or a different background color).
  • Multi-layer form (Peel-Off Labels / Booklet): Acceptable for small packages where it is impossible to include the full legal content in the required font size on one label layer.

Table of nutritional values ​​and active substances

  • Declaration for the recommended daily dose: The content of vitamins, minerals and other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect must be expressed in terms of the manufacturer's recommended daily intake.
  • Percentage Reference Intakes (% RWS): Mandatory declaration of the RDA for all vitamins and minerals contained. For ingredients without a specific RDA (e.g., plant extracts, amino acids), the designation "* – no RDA" is used.
  • Precise botanical identification: For plant extracts, the label should provide the Latin name of the plant, the part used (e.g. root, leaf), the degree of concentration (DER) and any standardization for the active ingredient (e.g. 50% polyphenols).

Rules for the use of claims (EFSA & Compliance)

  • Health Claims (Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation 1924/2006): Only claims approved in the EC register or included in the so-called "on-hold" list (for botanicals) are permissible, provided that the conditions for their use are met.
  • Prohibition of attributing medicinal properties: The use of phrases such as "treats", "prevents", "relieves pain" and graphic suggestions suggesting the action of the drug (e.g. Red Cross, stethoscope, anatomical simulations suggesting the treatment of an organ) is prohibited.
  • Linguistic Flexibility (Wording): The content of a health claim can be adapted to suit marketing needs, provided it retains exactly the same biological meaning as approved by EFSA.

Control Risks and Labeling Pitfalls

Packaging of dietary supplements – comprehensive packaging services

Packaging dietary supplements is a key step in the production process, directly determining the physicochemical stability, microbiological purity, and shelf appeal of the finished product. As an experienced private label manufacturer, we provide certified packaging technologies in accordance with GMP and HACCP standards, facilitating rapid and safe brand scaling. We also offer the highest quality raw materials for dietary supplement production , ensuring complete supply chain management in one place.

What does the supplement packaging and confectioning service involve?

The professional packaging process is individually tailored to the physical properties of the dosage form (hygroscopicity, sensitivity to light, and oxidation). We provide packaging services including:

  • Jars and bottles (PET, HDPE, amber glass): Perfect for forms such as hard capsules and powders, equipped with closures such as Child-Resistant and induction securing inviolability.
  • Single blister packaging (PVC/PVdC, Alu-Alu): Guaranteeing environmental barrier and precise measurement of individual doses (patient compliance).
  • Stick and Sachets: Dedicated to soluble formulas and modern packaging of organic supplements (biodegradable options).

Specialized formats: from animal supplements to softgel

We carry out packaging orders tailored to specific market requirements and technologically difficult dosage forms:

  • Pet Supplements: As a dedicated manufacturer of animal supplements We offer durable and functional packaging (e.g. jars with dispensers resistant to mechanical damage) that facilitate the precise supply of veterinary preparations.
  • Oil and liquid forms: For fat-soluble substances we implement hermetic capsule production softgel in airtight packaging to protect against rancidity and lipid oxidation.

Technical requirements and standards for dietary supplement packaging

Any entity planning to learn how to produce a dietary supplement must meet strict legal criteria:

  • Food Grade Certification: Materials in direct contact with the product meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 (no BPA, phthalates or migrating substances).
  • Traceability and marking: Automatic application of batch code (LOT), best before date and marking legible for readers (data matrix / barcodes).
  • GMP machinery park: We use advanced machines for the production of dietary supplements, ensuring accurate counting of capsules/tablets and tightness of welding and capping.

Graphic design, packaging and production of tablets

Packaging is a key point of contact between a brand and the consumer. We offer full support in creating labels compliant with EU Regulation 1169/2011, as well as comprehensive additional services:

  • Packaging of dietary supplements: Labelling, leafleting, shrink wrapping (sleeving) and packaging in bulk cartons ready for distribution.
  • Tablet production: Selection of barrier packaging adapted to the hardness, abrasion and hygroscopicity of the pressed solid forms.

Comprehensive support in introducing products to the market

By partnering with us in the contract manufacturing of dietary supplements , you gain a partner who will take your product from concept to finished product. We support clients during the legal phase of introducing dietary supplements to the market (GIS notification) and select optimal packaging lines, including precise blister packaging of dietary supplements.

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