Empty hard gelatin capsules are sensitive to heat and humidity, and an export shipment can spend weeks in containers, ports and warehouses. Good packing and clear labelling protect the capsules, keep customs clearance smooth, and make receiving and quality release easier at your end.
The short answer
Capsules for export are packed in heat-sealed food-grade polyethylene bags inside strong corrugated cartons, ideally lined for insulation, with every carton labelled and batch-coded. The shipment travels with an invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and certificate of origin. Always confirm your country's specific import requirements with your importer or customs agent.
How empty capsules are packed
Primary packing
Capsules are sealed in food-grade polyethylene bags, which keep moisture in balance and protect the shells from dust.
Secondary packing
Bags go into corrugated cartons. Universe Capsules cartons are lined with thermocol on all six sides to cushion and insulate the capsules.
Batch coding
Every carton is coded so it can be traced back to its production batch and certificate of analysis.
Palletising
Large orders are stacked on pallets and wrapped for handling in containers and warehouses.
What goes on the carton label
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Product name and size | Identifies the contents, for example empty hard gelatin capsules, size 0 |
| Cap and body colour or shade code | Lets your warehouse pick the right shade |
| Quantity | Number of capsules per carton |
| Batch number | Links the carton to its CoA |
| Manufacture and expiry dates | Needed for stock rotation and quality release |
| Storage conditions | For example 15 to 25 °C and 35 to 65 percent relative humidity |
| Manufacturer name and address, country of origin | Required for traceability and customs |
| Gross and net weight, carton number | Matches the packing list for clearance |
Documents that travel with the shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of analysis for each batch. See how to read a CoA
- Certificate of origin
- Any certificates your market requires, such as a TSE/BSE-free statement or Halal certificate
Protecting capsules in transit
Container temperatures can swing widely. Keep cartons sealed until use, avoid storing them next to container walls in hot climates, and let cartons reach room temperature before opening them, so moisture does not condense on the capsules. After arrival, follow our guide on how to store empty capsules.
Frequently asked questions
How are empty capsules packed for export?
In heat-sealed food-grade polyethylene bags inside corrugated cartons, which Universe Capsules lines with thermocol on all six sides, with every carton batch-coded.
What documents do I need to import empty capsules?
Usually an invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and certificate of origin, plus any certificates your country requires. Confirm with your customs agent.
Can you add our own labels to the cartons?
Tell us your labelling requirements when you request a quote and we will confirm what we can provide.
How long do empty capsules last after shipping?
Stored sealed at 15 to 25 °C and 35 to 65 percent relative humidity, three to five years.
Planning an export order?
Tell us your destination, quantity and any labelling or document requirements, and we will confirm packing and paperwork with your quote.
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