Dietary supplement research, formulation and manufacturing

Production flow

From raw material to sealed bottle

Eight stages, each recorded in the batch production record.

  1. 01

    Receiving & quarantine

    Incoming materials are held apart until they pass inspection and testing.

  2. 02

    Identity testing

    Each ingredient lot is tested to confirm it is the material that was ordered.

  3. 03

    Weighing & dispensing

    Ingredients are weighed to the batch record, with a second-person check.

  4. 04

    Blending

    Blend order and time are set in the master record to reach uniform distribution.

  5. 05

    Encapsulation or compression

    The blend is filled into capsules, pressed into tablets or packed as powder.

  6. 06

    In-process checks

    Operators check weights, hardness and appearance at set intervals during the run.

  7. 07

    Packaging & labeling

    Line clearance and label reconciliation prevent mix-ups between products.

  8. 08

    Quality release

    Quality assurance reviews the full batch record and test results before release.

Controls

Process controls

These controls run on every line, for every product.

Master manufacturing record
The approved instructions for each product, followed for every batch.
Batch production record
A complete account of each batch, including materials, equipment, operators, checks and results.
Line clearance
Lines are cleared and verified between products so no material carries over.
Equipment cleaning
Cleaning is logged for each piece of equipment and verified before reuse.
Environmental monitoring
Temperature and humidity are monitored in production and storage areas.
Personnel training
Operators are trained on cGMP and on each procedure before they work on a line.

Formats

Formats and packaging

We help match each formula to the format that holds its dose and keeps it stable.

FormatOptionsSuited to
CapsulesGelatin or HPMC shells, multiple sizesMost powdered ingredients and blends
TabletsCoated, uncoated, chewableHigher doses per serving and mineral formulas
SoftgelsGelatin or plant-based shellsOils and fat-soluble vitamins
PowdersBulk tubs, single-serve stick packsLarge servings such as protein and electrolytes
GummiesPectin-basedCustomers who prefer chewables

Packaging options include HDPE and glass bottles, resealable pouches, blister packs and stick packs, with desiccants and induction seals where a formula needs them.

Traceability

Lot traceability

Every finished lot links back to its ingredient lots, the equipment used and the people who made it. If a question comes up about a product in the market, we can trace it to its source.

Example lot chain

  1. Ingredient lotsRM-0417 · RM-0422Each tested on receipt
  2. Batch recordBPR-1186Every step signed
  3. Finished lotFL-1186Released by QA
  4. ShipmentSH-7702Linked to customer orders

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