Custom Softgel Manufacturer in the USA
Softgels carry the actives that don't work as a powder. We formulate yours here, produce it on qualified partner lines, and test every batch before it ships.
How softgels work with us
Formulation happens here
Our R&D team picks the carrier oil, the antioxidant system and the shell, then iterates on prototypes until the fill is stable and the shell is compatible with it.
Encapsulation runs on qualified partner lines
Softgels are the one format we don't encapsulate on our own campus. They are produced with external partners we qualify and audit.
Testing, labeling and packing come back to Cedartown
Batches return to our campus for testing, labeling and packing, so the finished product ships from the same place as every other format you order.
Capsules, tablets, powders, gummies and liquids are made on our own campus in Cedartown, Georgia. Softgels are produced with qualified external partners.
What goes in a softgel
The format suits oil-based and fat-soluble actives, the ones that are hard to dose accurately or unpleasant to taste in another form.
Omega-3 fish oil, krill oil and algae omega. Vitamins A, D, E and K, including D3 and K2 as MK-7. CoQ10. MCT oil. Evening primrose, borage, flaxseed, black seed and garlic oil. Herbal extracts held in an oil matrix. Lutein and zeaxanthin. Astaxanthin. CLA.
What to expect
Lead time: about 18 to 20 weeks for a first order
Plan on about 18 to 20 weeks from quote to a finished first order, depending on the formulation. That is an estimate, not a guarantee. The timeline covers formula development, ingredient sourcing, encapsulation trials, stability testing and full production.
Samples before the run
We make pre-production samples on production-equivalent processes and test them for potency, appearance and performance before manufacturing begins.
Shelf life: typically 18 to 36 months
It depends on the fill, the shell, the packaging and how the product is stored. Stability testing sets the date, and nitrogen flushing, antioxidants and barrier packaging can extend it.
Sizes: 1 oval through 22 oblong
Size follows fill volume, ingredient viscosity and who the product is for. Tell us the formula and we'll recommend one.
Minimums
Custom softgels start at 5,000 units in 60-count bottles, or 10,000 units in 30-count bottles. Send us the formula and we'll quote your run.
Quality: every batch tested in-house
Softgels are produced on qualified partner lines that we audit. Every batch comes back to Cedartown and is tested in-house against its specification before it is labeled and packed, and it ships with our certificate of analysis.
// For established brands
Softgel contract manufacturing for established brands.
Adding softgels to a range you already sell? Softgels are produced on qualified partner lines and every batch is tested in-house in Cedartown, so they sit in the same program as your capsules, powders and liquids, with one account manager and one portal.
In-house
testing in Cedartown on every batch
18 to 20
weeks from quote to a finished first order
Same day
reply to enterprise enquiries, on business days
The paperwork travels with the batch
Every batch comes back to Cedartown for in-house testing, then labeling and packing, and ships with our COA. Encapsulation runs on qualified partner lines, so ask us for the partner's certifications with your quote.
