FAQs
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What does Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® offer that we can't get elsewhere?
Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® NON-GEL process manufactures liquid supplements in a vegetarian capsule. Our method of manufacturing utilizes a vegetarian process and has less negative environmental impact because agricultural chemicals or caustic solvents are NOT involved.
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Is the vegetarian delivery system for liquid supplements a new process?
The vegetarian delivery system is relatively new and not a universally known technology. The most common vehicle is gelatin soft gels which use animal by-products.
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What makes NON-GELS possible?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, also known as HPMC. HPMC is cellulose derived from young pine trees, grown without agricultural chemicals.
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How is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - HPMC digested in humans?
HPMC is quickly broken down by stomach acids, releasing the contents of the capsule, then passes through the GI tract like other forms of cellulose. It's non-soluble fiber, has zero calories and is not absorbed into the bloodstream.
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What about stability?
NON-GELS have a superior level of stability when compared to soft gels. NON-GELS control odor and leakage effectively, and don't melt or clump together like gelatin, which is a big plus in the international market, where you're sending products to hot, humid climates.
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Are NON-GELS Universally Acceptable?
Yes. Internationally, there is a huge potential market with vegetarian traditions and diets.
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What are the branding possibilities?
Virtually any combination of three colors-the two halves and the band each a different color, with your brand name, logo, or slogan imprinted. NON-GEL capsules themselves can leave your brand's impression with your customer.
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Does Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® offer gelatin encapsulating?
Yes, Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® offers complete encapsulating services-dry, liquids, suspensions, pastes, waxes. Everything can be either gelatin or NON-GEL.
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What level of technical or product development support can we expect?
You're supported by 50 + years of manufacturing experience, 35 years of formulating experience, and a fully equipped lab for bench-top trials.
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What type of protection can we expect for our secret formulations?
Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® is sensitive to that issue and strictly honors non-disclosure, confidentiality agreements.
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Does Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® have product/general liability coverage?
Yes, your company can be added as an additional insured party.
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Does Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® provide us with finished goods?
Yes, VHNI offers packaging services.
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Regulations require OTC drugs in two-piece capsules to have a tamper-evident feature. How is that being addressed?
Our patented NPIB-OL® technology assures you that you're in compliance with the regulations, and will instill consumer confidence in your products.
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How does your pricing compare on dry materials?
Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® is lower than your present supplier. We're very competitive. We have advantages that show up on the bottom line. Our minimums are in the tens of thousands, not millions of units . Making a big impact on cash flow. Another Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® advantage is lead time, which is weeks, not months. That makes just-in-time delivery a reality, which can also have a big impact on cash flow, and on inventory control - with VHNI you do not have to lose business because of out-of-stocks.
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What are the manufacturing standards of your facility?
Vita-Herb Nutriceuticals, Inc.® is designed and operated to pharmaceutical manufacturing standards. As a licensed OTC drug manufacturer, the company is inspected by the FDA on a 2-year cycle. Failure to maintain substantial compliance with the cGMPs could result in Warning Letters, Judicial Enforcement Action or Closure. This level of scrutiny and potential consequences mandates operational excellence far in excess of any NSF and GMP Certificates.