Explore our top-performing contract manufacturing product lines. Fully customizable in shell shape, fill oil matrix, active potency, and specialized packaging.
As global consumer demand for high-bioavailability dietary supplements continues to expand, China has established itself as the epicenter of advanced nutraceutical encapsulation technology. ProTech Health Sciences delivers end-to-end OEM/ODM softgel manufacturing solutions for international brand owners, pharmaceutical companies, and bulk distributors.
Operating 100,000-class pharmaceutical-grade cleanrooms equipped with automated rotary die encapsulation lines. Humidity controlled under 30% RH to prevent gelatin degradation and ensure hermetic seal integrity.
In-house team of food scientists and pharmacologists delivering customized pilot batch sampling within 7 working days. Accelerate your market penetration without compromising product efficacy.
Fully certified under GMP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, and Halal standards. FDA registered facility capable of providing full dossier registration support for US, EU, ASEAN, and Middle Eastern customs clearance.
Soft gelatin capsules (softgels) represent the gold standard oral dosage format for lipophilic compounds, hydrophobic oil mixtures, and sensitive bioactive botanicals. Compared to traditional compressed tablets or dry powder hard capsules, softgel formulations provide superior bioavailability, precise unit-dose uniformity, oxidation shielding, and enhanced patient compliance.
The structural integrity of a softgel capsule relies heavily on the physicochemical properties of its outer shell matrix. ProTech Health Sciences provides two distinct shell technologies engineered for specific market requirements:
Many high-value nutraceutical actives—such as Coenzyme Q10, Astaxanthin, Vitamin D3/K2, Curcuminoids, and Astragaloside IV—exhibit poor aqueous solubility. ProTech’s R&D department utilizes Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS) and lipid carrier suspensions to overcome these absorption barriers:
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (such as Fish Oil Omega-3 EPA/DHA, Evening Primrose Oil, and Krill Oil) are highly susceptible to lipid peroxidation. ProTech implements continuous nitrogen purging throughout the entire compounding, holding, and encapsulation pipeline. Oxygen concentration levels inside compounding tanks are maintained below 1.5%, ensuring low initial Peroxide Values (PV < 2.0 meq/kg) and protecting against rancidity.
Comprehensive baseline parameters for our OEM/ODM softgel manufacturing orders. All metrics are validated by third-party ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratories.
| Parameter / Test Method | Bovine/Porcine Gelatin Softgel | PlantGel™ Vegan Softgel | Enteric-Coated Softgel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Shell Shapes | Oval (3–20), Oblong (6–22), Round (3–40), Tube | Oval (5–20), Oblong (6–20), Round (3–20) | Oval (7.5–20), Oblong (11–22) |
| Disintegration Time (USP <2040>) | ≤ 15 Minutes (Gastric Fluid) | ≤ 20 Minutes (Gastric Fluid) | > 120 Mins (Acid Phase), < 45 Mins (Buffer) |
| Fill Mass Tolerance | ± 2.5% Volumetric Precision | ± 3.0% Volumetric Precision | ± 2.5% Volumetric Precision |
| Rupture Strength / Elasticity | ≥ 10 N (Hardness Tester) | ≥ 12 N (Hardness Tester) | ≥ 15 N (Hardness Tester) |
| Moisture Content (Shell) | 6.0% – 10.0% LOD | 5.0% – 8.0% LOD | 6.0% – 9.0% LOD |
| Peroxide Value (PV) (Initial) | < 3.0 meq/kg Oil Matrix | < 3.0 meq/kg Oil Matrix | < 2.5 meq/kg Oil Matrix |
| Heavy Metal Limits (ICP-MS) | Pb < 0.1 ppm, As < 0.1 ppm, Cd < 0.1 ppm, Hg < 0.01 ppm | Pb < 0.1 ppm, As < 0.1 ppm, Cd < 0.1 ppm, Hg < 0.01 ppm | Pb < 0.1 ppm, As < 0.1 ppm, Cd < 0.1 ppm, Hg < 0.01 ppm |
Key strategic vectors shaping global softgel sourcing decisions. B2B buyers must align their supply chain with shifting consumer standards and regulatory mandates.
Global market data projects plant-based softgels expanding at a 14.2% CAGR through 2030. Brand managers are migrating from animal gelatin to tap into the premium vegan, Halal, and Kosher consumer segments.
Consumer dissatisfaction with "fishy burps" in standard fish oil has elevated demand for stomach-acid-resistant enteric softgels. Target release in the small intestine enhances absorption while eliminating reflux odor.
Procurement is shifting from low-concentration 30/20 EPA/DHA crude oils toward high-potency 80%+ re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) concentrates, allowing smaller, easier-to-swallow capsule profiles.
Global customs agencies demand stringent origin proof. Importers prefer factories offering Friend of the Sea (FOS), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and RSPO-certified carrier ingredients.
Building a top-tier health brand requires a contract manufacturing partner capable of maintaining strict batch-to-batch consistency, fast turnaround times, and uncompromised regulatory support. ProTech Health Sciences combines advanced Chinese industrial scaling with global quality assurance protocols.
Equipped with 16 high-speed continuous rotary die encapsulation lines producing over 15 million softgels daily. Flexible production planning allows low MOQs for launch-phase brands while accommodating full-scale commercial container shipments.
Every batch undergoes strict HPLC potency verification, GC-MS solvent residue checks, ICP-MS heavy metal screening, and micro-biology assaying. Detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) accompany every export cargo.
Beyond bulk softgel supply, we provide comprehensive packaging services: aluminum blister sealing, PET/HDPE bottle packaging with induction foil seals, printed child-resistant caps, and custom display cartons.
We strictly honor Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Your proprietary botanical blends, ratio claims, and custom shell colors are safeguarded under enterprise intellectual property protection protocols.
Detailed technical and commercial answers addressing key search intents and importer queries regarding China softgel manufacturing.
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