How to Work with Vitamin Manufacturers

Starting or growing your own supplement brand can be daunting! In an industry that is so competitive it’s important to find the right partner to help you succeed. That’s why learning how to work with vitamin manufacturers is crucial.

Here’s what you need to know before you get started.

What to Expect From a Vitamin Manufacturer

One of the most important things you can do when you start working with a vitamin manufacturer is to establish basic expectations. This is a great rule of thumb for any professional relationship. In this case it’s extremely important because you’ll be spending a lot of time and money working together so it’s best to have clear expectations from the get go.

One way to establish these expectations is by understanding the strengths and specialties of the manufacturer you’re working with. For example if you’re interested in capsule supplements it’s important to find a manufacturer that specializes in capsules and not softgels.

In addition other expectations that you’ll want to establish include:

Manufacturing timelines
Minimum order quantities
Expected turnaround times
Preferred communication channels
On-hand ingredients
Shipping options
Product testing

What Services Does a Vitamin Manufacturer Offer?

Not every vitamin manufacturer offers the same services. Finding out which services a particular manufacturer does offer should be pretty straightforward. If a particular service that you’re interested in isn’t mentioned on their website it’s a good idea to ask your sales/account rep instead of assuming.

Having the right services available to you can make all the difference when it comes to growing your supplement business. It can mean a lot less work and run around for you in the end when you can get more done at one company. This can save you time, money and headaches!

Here at Quality Supplement Manufacturing we offer the following services:

Tablet vitamin manufacturing
Capsule vitamin manufacturing
Powder supplement manufacturing
Custom bottling and labeling
Private label supplements
Custom label design
Bulk supplements

How to Pick the Right Vitamin Manufacturer for You

When you first begin working with vitamin manufacturers it’s hard to know how to pick the right one. When you don’t know what you don’t know it’s easy to feel apprehensive. Luckily there are a few key points that are easy to research when choosing your first vitamin manufacturer.

For a deep dive into this list of requirements we recommend that you check out our blog, What to Look for in a Supplement Manufacturer. Below is a brief overview of the different questions you should answer before making your choice.

CGMP certified?
FDA registered?
Quality assurance and testing?
Up to date on FDA labeling requirements?
Ingredients stocked in-house?
Fast turnaround times?
Custom formulas and private labeling?
One-stop-shop (design, labeling, bottling, etc.)?
Minimum order quantities?
Experience?

How to Work with Vitamin Manufacturers