Encapsulation

AOAC Calls for Comments, Methods and Experts

Stakeholders are encouraged to review and comment on methods for flavanols and various vitamins, and are welcomed to submit methods to meet the standard. ...More
May 22, 2012
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Arizona Nutritional Supplements

Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS), a contract manufacturer with 1,200 formulas, let INSIDER view its GMP-certified tablet and capsule manufacturing facility in Chandler, AZ. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
Slide Show: Capsule Formulation

Capsules and softgels are available in many different forms. Explore the physical and chemical properties that manufacturers need to consider when formulating dietary supplements to ensure the finished product arrives at the consumer ready to leave the best impression ...More
May 7, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
Image Gallery: National Enzyme Co.

Take a tour of National Enzyme Co.’s manufacturing facility to see how the company creates capsules and tablets made from enzymes and other ingredients, all while following cGMPs. ...More
April 30, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
LycoRed ~ Vitamin B Supplements

LycoRed announced it developed new formulations of vitamin B complex and amino acids aimed to promote hair and nail nutrition. ...More
April 25, 2012
Posted in News
Innovations in Non-Animal Capsules

Innovative technologies are permitting companies to expand their product offerings via non-animal capsules, potential broadening their market in the United States and globally. ...More
March 29, 2012 By Missy Lowery
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Achieving Equilibrium in Softgel Encapsulation

Being aware of water and its involvement in softgels is a very important factor in formulating, making and handling of softgels. ...More
March 22, 2012 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Preventing Brittleness in Capsules, from Cradle to Consumer

High-quality capsules will withstand the rigors of many manufacturing and formulation challenges; however, temperature and humidity issues can compromise capsule integrity, leading to brittleness. ...More
March 14, 2012 By Steve Lee
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Capsugel ~ Plantcaps™ Capsules

Capsugel launched Plantcaps™, a plant-based capsule made from pullulan. ...More
March 8, 2012
Posted in News
NHK Offers Contract Manufacturing Giveaway

NHK Laboratories Inc. announced it is offering a chance to win a manufacturing run of 100,000 capsules, size 0 or 00, for up to 1,667 bottles. ...More
March 5, 2012
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing