Hard capsules dietary supplements - EuroPharma Alliance Sp. z o.o.

Quality Control

for the production process of hard capsules

The manufacturing process of hard capsules is subject to very strict quality control at every stage of the process:

Selection and quality verification of raw materials for production

The completeness and consistency of the documentation is verified and each of the raw materials is evaluated according to the analysis plan

Weighing

The weighing process of the ingredients is carried out in accordance with the approved technological specification, in which an individual code is assigned for each of the substances, in order to ensure full traceability

Blending

The detailed operating instructions define the order and method of mixing all the ingredients. The operator makes an organoleptic assessment of the mixture - color, smell, taste.

Encapsulation

The encapsulation process consists in the automatic closure of the resulting homogeneous mixture in the shell. The mixture is subjected to an encapsulation process by means of an automatic capping machine with a positioning system and automatic opening of hard capsules. During the encapsulation process, equal portions of the mixture are closed in hard capsules using the appropriate size of the encapsulating format — depending on the needs we have a size of 1, 0, 00, 000. The capping machine automatically closes the capsules and rejects the correct capsules. The filled capsules are polished and dusted with a horizontal polisher. The capsules are also passed through the metal detector.

Packing

If necessary, before starting the production of hard capsules, the raw materials are subjected to a weighing process. The process ends with calibration with sieves, guaranteeing the obtaining of granules of the desired particle size

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Stages of the production process

Weighing

Blending

We have bin and V type mixers. In large-scale production, we mix batches with a batch size of up to 220kg. We have 8 high-capacity BINs, which allows us to handle several production processes at the same time, without having to take into account the time for reassembly.

We validate the mixing processes and draw up dedicated instructions for each manufactured product, described in the product manufacturing technology.

Encapsulation

We have the capacity to produce up to 45,000 capsules per hour. Currently, our facilities allow us to produce hard capsules in sizes 1, 0, 00, 000.

We work with leading envelope suppliers, so we are able to ensure fast turnaround times and ensure high quality products.

We work on envelopes:

gelatinous,
made with HPMC (vegan).

We have a complete understanding of the possibilities offered by titanium dioxide (TiO2) free shells

We can advise on the selection of the right color, depending on the color of the batch and marketing assumptions.

In our technology park we have an automatic capping machine that handles high-volume campaigns, as well as a semi-automatic, dedicated to shorter campaigns and more technologically advanced formulations

Packing

Produced hard capsules can be delivered as: bulk product (BULK), in blisters, in blisters and cardboard boxes, glass jars, plastic jars with a label, in pouches.

We have high efficiency blister lines with automatic cartoning machine, as well as automatic counting machines for packaging into jars or pouches.

Our packaging plant is also adapted to the execution of non-standard orders in which the products are packaged manually.

Hard Encapsulation Service Questions

Is it possible to encapsulate in the form of two-color capsules?

Depending on the needs of the customer, we can make hard capsules transparent, colored or two-color.

Are the capsule shells free of titanium dioxide (TiO2)?

Today, there are white coatings that are free of titanium dioxide on the market. These envelopes, unlike those of TiO2, are translucent/transparent. This means that their selection should also take into account the color of the batch, because in the case of formulations with a dark color, the final visual effect may deviate from expectations. We can offer packaging in opaque capsules stained with iron oxides (black, green, yellow, red).

Do you produce products in hard capsules according to the 'clean label' trend?

We produce hard capsules free of excipients or with auxiliary substances, which allow to maintain the so-called “clean label”. Each time, the technologist makes an assessment of the technological composition of the product, on the basis of which we make the appropriate recommendation.

Do you produce products for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, if necessary to make vegan products, we use cellulose envelopes, based on HPMC. These envelopes can be consumed by vegans.

What sizes of capsules do you produce?

We have the ability to produce capsules of sizes 1, 0, 00 and 000. The size of the capsule is selected by a team of experienced technologists based on the specific batch to be placed in the capsule.

I have my own raw material. Can you encapsulate it?

Yes. The procedure involves testing your raw materials for microbial contamination, heavy metals and possibly other tests. If the raw material meets all the requirements set by our quality department, there is no obstacle for it to be encapsulated by us. All of the above steps are designed to ensure that the finished product will be of the highest quality.