What is the minimum order quantity for softgel manufacturing?
Production batches start at 50,000 softgels, and R&D pilot batches run as low as 10,000 softgels. Most large contract manufacturers won't take orders under 250,000 units — our operation was built specifically for brands ordering below that line. Exact minimums and pricing are confirmed per project, because they depend on your formula and the raw materials involved.
How long does softgel manufacturing take?
Turnaround runs as low as 2–4 weeks depending on the project, formula and materials. Your timeline is confirmed when your project is quoted — no generic promises.
What is a softgel contract manufacturer?
A softgel contract manufacturer produces soft gelatin capsules for brands that don't own encapsulation equipment. At American Softgels the full chain runs under one roof: custom formulation and R&D, softgel encapsulation, label design and application, bottling, packaging and fulfillment.
What are liposomal softgels?
Liposomal softgels enclose active ingredients in liposomes — microscopic phospholipid spheres similar to human cell membranes — inside a softgel capsule. Liposomes protect sensitive compounds from stomach acid and enzymes and improve absorption. Very few facilities can manufacture these at any scale; we run them at accessible minimums. Read more about our liposomal softgel manufacturing →
Do you work with small and emerging supplement brands?
Yes — that's the point. We built the operation for founders and brand owners that larger manufacturers turn away. Your formula gets the same attention whether you order 50,000 or a million-plus softgels.
Are you FDA registered and cGMP certified?
Yes. We operate an FDA-registered, cGMP-certified facility with rigorous in-house testing. Every batch is documented, and all materials are traceable.
Where are you located?
Everything is manufactured in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania — 100 Station Street, Loyalhanna, PA 15661. American made, and easy to visit and audit.
Can you handle labeling, bottling and fulfillment?
Yes. Turn-key means turn-key: full label design, printing and application, plus bottling, packaging and fulfillment. You go from formula to shelf-ready product without managing multiple vendors.