Top Softgel Capsule Manufacturer & Third-Party Softgel Manufacturing in India
Soft gel capsules manufacturer in India: Kritilifescience positions itself as India's premier softgel capsule manufacturer through its commitment to offering third-party softgel production along with private label services for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cos
metic industry leaders.
Our devoted research and development unit brings together two decades of experience to work hand in hand with customers who need formulation customization for omega-3 fish oil and CBD and herbal oil blend products to maximize potency and stability.
The WHO-GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certifications enable us to offer top-notch services such as clinical trial batches and large-scale manufacturing for international exports, using a full production process supported by testing and advanced encapsulation technology, along with eco-friendly manufacturing methods.
What Are Softgel Capsules?
Softgels have two main components a shell made of either gelatin or HPMC that's created using melt extrusion or rotary bones conformation, and this shell contains liquid, semi-liquid, or suspended substances.
Softgels act as defensive walls against oxygen, light, and humidity, helping to keep fat-soluble vitamins, bioactive lipids, and factory excerpts effective for a longer time.
Our shell manufacturing process incorporates substantial tests that ensure accurate shell dimensions and moisture measurements, dissolution profiles, and consistency for enhancing product dosage and assuring customer protection.
Benefits Over Tablets & Hard Gelatin Capsules
The bioavailability benefits of softgels remain superior because the oil-based fills dissolve rapidly under gastrointestinal conditions.
The smooth texture of their structure decreases fatiguing swallowing for patients, which proves critical for treating children and elderly patients.
Softgels are needed to help mix volatile oils into the production process because solid forms like them are the only way to package substances like fish oil, evening primrose oil, and turmeric extract.
This is because powder compression or spray drying cannot maintain their chemical stability and sensory qualities.
Why Choose Softgels for Your Formulation?
Manufactured softgels help the body absorb fat-soluble active ingredients four times better than tablets and enhance the absorption of omega-3s, curcuminoids, coenzyme Q10, and cannabinoids, according to studies on how they break down.
The rubbery polymer shell structure enables manufacturers to create precise dosages, stack multiple layers, and add taste-disguising properties.
Consumer data analysis combined with premium brand opportunities and a high perceived value of softgels allows companies to receive between 20% and 30% better margins than tablets.
Our Softgel Manufacturing Capabilities
This is the end-to-end production process.
Concept & Feasibility Study: A concept and feasibility study requires client workshops that establish active substance amounts and polymer shell properties as well as regulatory compliance necessities.
Formulation R&D: Design of Experiments oversees the process of improving larger mixtures of lipids, surfactants, and antioxidants during research and development in reactors that can hold 10 to 30 kilograms.
Shell Extrusion: Using a twin-screw extruder to melt gelatin or HPMC solution at temperatures of 50–60°C creates smooth, thick, and clear films.
Encapsulation: The encapsulation process through rotary die machines completes more than 200,000 production cycles per hour while performing real-time weight measurements and light-based inspection for precision accuracy of ±3%.
Drying & Curing: The multi-zone drying tunnels reduce the product's water content to 3–6% w/w through multi-zone drying until both microbial destruction and perfect shell elasticity are achieved.
Inspection & Sorting: Automated cameras monitor surface defects while tumbling polishers eliminate gelatin crumbs to achieve a glossy finished product.
Packaging & Labelling: The production process includes capsule counting through precise volumetric fillers, which place capsules into blister packs or PET bottles, while cartons receive tamper-evident seals with serialized QR codes for track-and-trace systems.
High-Speed Encapsulation Technology
Our facility possesses rotary die encapsulation systems from Bosch and IMA, which produce softgels at speeds exceeding 200 kg/hour through continuous operation.
The system uses combined cleaning methods and operates in a pristine environment, which stops any mixing of different batches and ensures they are made separately.
Batch Monitoring & Automation
By utilizing SCADA for real-time process control, we can monitor crucial factors such as fill weight, shell temperature, gel mass viscosity, and environmental humidity, ensuring complete traceability and quality checks supported by MES.
Formulation & R&D Excellence
Customized Lipid Matrices & Bioavailability Enhancers
Our organization is developing three kinds of advanced lipid-based delivery systems: self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS), liposomal scaffolds, and nanoemulsion pre-mixes, to improve the solubility of hydrophobic pharmaceutical compounds. SMEDDS systems resulted in plasma Cmax levels reaching 45% higher for compounds that poorly dissolve.
Excipient Selection & Compatibility Testing
The stability testing process at 40°C/75% RH takes three months for all options before production starts. The stability testing process at 40°C/75% RH lasts three months for all candidates before final production begins.
Stability Studies and Accelerated Aging Tests
According to ICH Q1A standards, we conduct stability tests to study product quality at 25°C/60% RH for 12 months and 40°C/75% RH for 6 months.
We analyze six main parameters, including potency, peroxidation index, shell strength, and microbial contamination. Gathered data help determine packaging information and shelf-life declarations of up to 24 months.
This section covers quality assurance and global certifications.
In-Process & Finished Product Testing
Our quality control protocols incorporate in-line weight checks while using Karl Fischer analyzers for titration moisture, together with tests for microbial limits, which follow USP and EP protocols.
The release of finished products can happen only after dissolution assays (USP 711), disintegration tests (USP 2040), and endotoxin screening show successful results.
ISO, WHOGMP, USFDA, and MHRA compliance.
The company has achieved successful inspections from the US FDA (EIR grade A) and UK MHRA, which demonstrates its capacity to deliver products to regulated markets without needing any extra client inspections.
Microbial, Weight Variations, and Dissolution Protocols
The use of Bacterial Endotoxin Tests (BET), Total Aerobic Microbial Counts (TAMC), and Yeast & Mold testing helps check if products are safe.
Manufactured products undergo random sampling (n=10) to verify a ±5% fill uniformity along with a dissolution rate higher than 85% within 30 minutes.
Customization & Private Label Solutions
Softgel Sizes, Shapes, and Thickness Options
Our standard mold sizes range from 000 to 4, and we also provide bespoke mold production for specific form factors. The specific range of shell thickness from 80 to 120 microns helps adjust both hydrophilicity and disintegration profiles.
Color, Opacifier & Logo Imprinting
The process of creating custom colors uses FDA-approved lake pigments and titanium dioxide opacifiers, along with adjustable laser etching that allows for clear branding on each capsule to match your brand identity.
Vegetarian (HPMC) & Halal/Kosher Shell Variants
Each medication has an animal-complement-free alternative delivered through HPMC shells created from methylcellulose and gellan gum. The halal and kosher certification process allows enterprises to sell their products in the Middle Eastern and North African markets.
Applications Across Industries
Pharmaceutical Softgels: Analgesics, Vitamins & Hormones
The precise method used for making analgesic softgels (ibuprofen 200 mg) ensures that the amount is accurate within 5%, while hormone therapy softgels work best with special delivery systems that use multiple small particles.
Nutraceutical & Wellness Softgels: Omega-3, Antioxidants
Each omega-3 softgel contains a peroxide value that regularly measures below 5 meq/kg to verify their fresh state. After 12 months, the antioxidant mix of astaxanthin and coenzyme Q10 retains its activity at more than 90%.
Cosmetic and topical softgels: skin, hair, and beauty oils
Single-dose topical softgels offer beauty serums with a lot of vitamin C esters and retinol palmitate, plus argan oil, making treatments safer than using multi-use jars.
Packaging, Exports, and Logistics Support
Blister Packs, Bottles, and Pouch Solutions
The preservation of shelf life requires utilizing either foil–PVC blister cards and tamper-evident amber glass bottles alongside metallized laminated pouches that incorporate nitrogen flushing.
Export Documentation and Regulatory Dossiers
The company builds extensive eCTD dossiers and CEPs and Certificates of Pharmaceutical Products (CPP) documents to support market registration within EU, US, and ASEAN territories.
Pan-India & Global Supply Chain Management
DHL, FedEx, and Maersk collaborate with us to provide temperature-controlled shipment services, with our WMS system maintaining real-time tracking for just-in-time deliveries.
Sustainability and Ethical Manufacturing
Eco-Friendly Shell Sourcing & Waste Management
Our gelatin suppliers adhere to the Sustainable Chemical Initiative, and our wastewater is treated via a circular zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) system that recovers 95% of solids for biofuel use.
Energy-Efficient Production Practices
Solar panels generate 30% of our facility’s electricity, while units for recovering waste heat reduce steam usage by 40%, aligning with global carbon neutrality targets.
Animal-Free and Vegan Softgel Options
Vegan HPMC shells meet Vegan Society standards and are tested in segregated lines to prevent cross-contact with animal gelatin.
Client Testimonials & Case Studies
"Partnering with Kritilifescience, we optimized our CBD softgel formula, achieving a 60% increase in bioavailability and reducing dosage variability to <3%." — Leading Global CBD Brand
"Their clinical-grade encapsulation and rapid scale-up capabilities allowed us to meet our trial deadlines without regulatory hiccups." — Top 5 Pharma R&D Divisions
"We released our turmeric curcumin softgels with them, and the original retail deals exceeded vaticinations by 150." — Ayurvedic Supplement Leader
People Also Asked Questions
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
Our minimal order volume (MOQ) for standard phrasings is 10,000 softgel units per SKU, whereas for unique R&D systems it's 50,000, balancing cost-effectiveness and scalability.
Can You Manufacture Softgels for Clinical Trials?
Absolutely. We provide full GCP-compliant clinical trial manufacturing, including placebo and double-blind batches, with dedicated pilot plant access to avoid cross-contamination.
How Do You Ensure Batch-to-Batch Consistency?
Integrated MES and QA analytics constantly check batch data against approved reference runs and send alerts if any differences greater than ±2% are found.
What Packaging Options Are Available?
We offer child-resistant closures, blister cards with peel-reveal technology, and printed shrink bands tailored to US, EU, and APAC regulatory requirements.
Get in Touch—Request a Quote or Sample
Enhance your product portfolio with premium softgel capsule solutions from India’s most trusted manufacturer. Contact us for:
Free technical consultation with our formulation experts
Sample Kit Delivery within 5 business days
We offer virtual or on-site facility tours so you can witness our GMP processes firsthand.
ð Phone: +91 8168335914
ð§ Email: info@kritilifescience.com
ð Website: Kritilifescience
ð Address: Kalka Shimla Road, Nh-22, Dharampur , Pinjore - 134102, Panchkula, Haryana, India
