Standard & Custom Gelatin Shells
Pharmaceutical-grade bovine, porcine, and tilapia gelatin shells engineered for optimal seal integrity, tensile strength, and rapid gastric breakdown.
Custom Softgel Capsule Manufacturing Services
Health Canada Licensed & US FDA Registered Contract Manufacturer for Premium Oil-Based Supplement Formulations.
10,000Standard MOQ (Units)
100-2000Fill Weight (mg)
Gelatin / HPMCShell Formulations
50M+Monthly Capacity
8–12 WksCustom Turnaround
GMP / NSFAudited Quality
Nitrogen Flushed
25+Years in Oil Encapsulation
Precision OEM & ODM Manufacturing
Advanced Softgel Encapsulation Engineered for Bioavailability & Shelf Stability
Softgel capsules represent the gold standard for delivering lipophilic nutrients, poorly soluble actives, and lipid-based formulations. Operating under strict Health Canada Site Licences and US FDA registration, Q Nutritions provides global B2B buyers with turnkey softgel contract manufacturing designed for complete assay potency and long-term physical stability.
Our high-speed rotary die encapsulation systems utilize continuous nitrogen blankets to eliminate oxidation risk during batching, holding, and filling. Whether you are scaling an ultra-pure Omega-3 fish oil line, a solubilized CoQ10 matrix, or a clean-label plant-based vegan softgel, our in-house pharmaceutical scientists ensure exact fill consistency and rapid intestinal disintegration.
- Bovine, Porcine & Plant HPMC Vegan Shells
- Nitrogen-Purged Filling for Oxidation Control
- Targeted Enteric Coating Prevents Reflux
- Suspension & Paste Fill Formulation Expertise
- HPLC & ICP-MS Verified Certificate of Analysis
- Full Global Export Documentation Support
Encapsulation Technologies
Custom Softgel Format Solutions tailored to Your Target Market
Select from a complete spectrum of shell materials, shapes, colors, and targeted release profiles built to satisfy rigorous international compliance requirements.
Plant-Based (Vegan) Softgels
Non-GMO modified tapioca starch and HPMC plant shells designed for heat tolerance, low hygroscopicity, and strict vegetarian market positioning.
Enteric Coated & Delayed Release
Polymer coatings formulated to bypass stomach acidity, delivering sensitive actives directly into the small intestine while preventing unpleasant aftertaste.
Suspension & Paste Formulations
Specialized micro-milling and homogenization of insoluble botanical extracts and minerals into uniform liquid suspension systems.
Chewable & Twist-Off Formulations
Flavored chewable softgels for pediatrics and sports nutrition, plus twist-off topical capsules engineered for cosmetic oil application.
Branded Colors & Opaque Coating
Custom ribbon pantone color matching, light-blocking opaque titanium-free opacifiers, and laser branding directly onto individual softgels.
Product Applications
Core Softgel Category Manufacturing Capabilities
We source verified, traceable raw material lots to produce high-demand functional health categories.
Omega-3 Fish & Krill Oils
Concentrated EPA/DHA triglycerides, ethyl esters, wild Alaskan salmon oil, and algal vegan Omega-3 with peroxide values below industry limits.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
High-potency Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 (MK-7), Vitamin E d-alpha tocopherol, and Vitamin A palmitate dissolved in organic carrier oils.
Cardiovascular & Energy
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone and Ubiquinol), Astaxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Plant Sterols micro-dispersed for absorption.
Specialty Botanical Oils
Evening Primrose Oil, Black Cumin Seed Oil, Borage Oil, Saw Palmetto Extract, and Hemp/CBD lipid formulations.
Quality Controlled Lifecycle
6-Stage Softgel Manufacturing Execution
Rigorous cGMP controls at every phase protect raw material active potency and eliminate batch-to-batch variation.
01
Raw Material Qualification
Active lipids and excipients undergo HPLC, FTIR identity, heavy metal, and peroxide testing upon warehouse arrival.
02
Gel Mass & Fill Preparation
Gelatin or plant polymers are melted under vacuum while liquid fill ingredients undergo deaeration and nitrogen flushing.
03
Rotary Die Encapsulation
High-speed encapsulation machines form two gel ribbons, inject precise fill volume, and hermetically seal softgels instantly.
04
Tumble & Chamber Drying
Primary tumble drying followed by controlled low-humidity chamber curing guarantees target shell moisture levels.
05
100% Visual Inspection
Automated high-resolution optical inspection machines sort out misformed, leaker, or discolored capsules.
06
Lab Testing & Packaging
Final analytical release testing precedes bottle filling, blister thermoforming, or bulk packaging with desiccant protection.
Pharmaceutical Rigor
Global Compliance & Quality Testing Standards
Every commercial batch produced by Q Nutritions is accompanied by comprehensive testing documentation required by border agents and retail auditors.
Analytical Potency Assay
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) verify target active levels throughout the shelf life.
Contaminant & Heavy Metals Screening
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) tests every lot for Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, and Mercury compliance.
Oxidation & Stability Testing
TOTOX, Anisidine, and Peroxide values monitored across real-time and ICH-accelerated stability chambers to confirm 24–36 month validity.
Frequently Asked Questions
B2B Softgel Manufacturing FAQ
Answers to standard operational, technical, and compliance questions from brand owners and purchasing directors.
Our standard MOQ for softgel encapsulation begins at 10,000 finished retail bottles or 30,000 bulk softgels. For complex custom formulations or branded raw materials, pilot batch runs are available under custom contract terms to support preliminary market testing.
Yes. We operate dedicated non-animal softgel encapsulation lines utilizing seaweed extract (carrageenan) and modified tapioca starch / HPMC polymer shells. These plant-based softgels offer high thermal stability, non-GMO status, and full Halal, Kosher, and Vegan compliance.
Oxidation is prevented by handling raw oils under a continuous nitrogen cover from raw material receiving to final bottling. To eliminate fishy reflux ("burps"), we apply aqueous enteric coatings that remain intact in stomach acid and release contents smoothly in the neutral pH environment of the intestine.
We stock tooling for Oval (sizes 3 through 20), Oblong (sizes 4 through 22), Round (sizes 3 through 40), and specialty Tube shapes. Shells can be customized with transparent, translucent, or opaque pantone colors using natural colorants such as riboflavin, carmine, annatto, and chlorophyll.
Every commercial batch is accompanied by a comprehensive document packet, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA), Master Batch Production Record summary, Certificate of Origin, Free Sale Certificate (FSC), Health Canada Site Licence proof, and BSE/TSE-free declarations.
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