The strictest regulatory bar
EU regulation, overseen by EFSA, requires scientific validation of every health claim; France adds ANSES nutrivigilance on top. A product built to this standard clears most other markets with less friction.
A food supplement contract manufacturer in France
Bewell Nutraceutique manufactures food supplements under contract for brands, laboratories and distributors — capsules, tablets, powders and liquids, from three European production sites.
The direct answer
What you get when you outsource manufacturing to Bewell
Bewell Nutraceutique is a French contract manufacturer (CDMO) of food supplements, founded in 2009 in Vallet, near Nantes, and part of Essendi Group. We produce hard capsules, tablets, powders and liquids under OEM (your formula) or ODM (we develop it) for brands, laboratories and distributors in more than 15 countries.
Everything happens under one roof and one quality system: formulation by five R&D engineers, raw-material sourcing from 300+ audited suppliers, manufacturing on pharmaceutical-grade equipment, in-house quality control in two internal laboratories, packaging, regulatory support and export documentation.
Certifications: ISO 22000:2018 (Bureau Veritas), GMP attestation, organic (Certipaq), HACCP, NF EN 17444 anti-doping and Halal. Full details on our quality page.
2009
Founded
Vallet, near Nantes
3
Production sites
France ×2 · Spain ×1
2 000+
Formulas developed
By five R&D engineers
15+
Export countries
Brands supported internationally
The numbers
Capacity and minimum order quantities
Our industrial tool is sized for national launches as well as pilot runs: powders and liquids start at 2 000 units, capsules and tablets are built for volume.
| Capsules | Tablets | Powders | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly capacity | 100 million | 50 million | 10 million | 100 000 |
| Minimum order | 300 000 | 300 000 | 2 000 – 50 000 | 2 000 – 5 000 |
| Formats | T00 – T5 | 150 – 2 500 mg | Sachets, jars, doypacks | 10 – 500 ml |
Made in France
Why brands choose a French manufacturer
Compliance proven by analysis
Two internal laboratories control raw materials and finished products; six external COFRAC-certified laboratories run final analyses and ICH stability studies.
One partner, one contact
Formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, regulatory and export handled under one roof — a single contact from brief to delivered pallet.
Export-ready by design
Halal certification for the markets that require it, health-claim and labelling expertise, and full export document management — our clients already sell in more than 15 countries.
How to work with us
OEM, ODM or private label — three ways in
OEM — your formula
You own a validated formula; we industrialise and produce it to your specifications. The fastest route to market, typically three to four months.
ODM — we develop it
You bring a market idea; our R&D team designs a compliant, feasible formula from 2 000+ already developed. Typically six to nine months from brief to delivery.
Private label — your brand
The product is manufactured and packaged under your own brand, turnkey. See our dedicated private label page.
How a project runs
Eight stages, one contact
From the first brief to the delivered pallet, every stage is run in-house or managed by us. You keep a single contact from beginning to end.
01
Brief & needs analysis
We map your target market, positioning, claims and volumes before a single ingredient is chosen.
02
Sourcing & formulation
Ingredient selection, scientific analysis, bench trials and formula validation.
03
Purchasing
Raw-material selection from 300+ audited suppliers, traceability and logistics.
04
Manufacturing
Pilot runs where needed, then controlled production on pharmaceutical-grade equipment.
05
Quality control
In-house batch testing in our two laboratories, GMP compliance throughout.
06
Packaging & finishing
Bottles, blisters, sachets and cartons — labelling and final inspection.
07
Regulatory
Health claims, product declaration, label compliance and ongoing monitoring.
08
Delivery
Export document management, customs and shipment to your market.
Three ways in
OEM, ODM or private label — what actually differs
The three terms describe different ways of working with a contract manufacturer. This is who does what.
| OEM | ODM | Private label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The formula | Yours, already validated | Developed by our R&D team | An existing formula from our portfolio |
| Who owns it | You, from the start | Defined by the commercial agreement | Bewell — you have the use of it |
| Indicative lead time | 3 to 4 months | 6 to 9 months | 3 to 4 months |
| Best for | A brand that already has its recipe | A brand starting from a market idea | A brand that wants to move fast |
Frequently asked questions
What is a food supplement contract manufacturer?
A contract manufacturer (also called a CDMO or, in France, a façonnier) develops and produces food supplements that other companies sell under their own brand. The client owns the brand and the market relationship; the manufacturer brings the industrial tool, the quality system and the regulatory expertise. Bewell Nutraceutique has done exactly this since 2009.
What are your minimum order quantities?
300 000 units for hard capsules and tablets — our lines are sized for volume. Powders start at 2 000 units (jars, doypacks) or 50 000 (sachets), and liquids at 2 000 units (bottles) or 5 000 (sprays, pipettes). Packaged products start at 5 000 SKU.
Which certifications do you hold?
ISO 22000:2018 certified by Bureau Veritas, a GMP attestation, organic certification by Certipaq, HACCP, NF EN 17444 anti-doping conformity and Halal certification.
Do you work with clients outside France?
Yes — our clients sell in more than 15 countries. We handle export documentation and customs paperwork, including the certificates required by the destination market.
How long does a project take?
A straightforward OEM project on an existing, validated formula typically runs three to four months. An ODM project — where we develop the formula — runs six to nine months including bench trials, stability studies and regulatory validation.
How much does contract manufacturing cost?
There is no per-unit price that holds across projects. The cost depends on the galenic form, the raw materials (a patented extract and a commodity vitamin are not remotely comparable), the volume ordered, the packaging and the level of analysis required. To get a usable figure, send us the form you have in mind, a formula or a formula idea, your annual volume and your target market — we come back with a costed proposal.
Do you manufacture organic supplements?
Yes. Bewell Nutraceutique has been certified organic by Certipaq since April 2017 and manufactures supplements compliant with the EU organic regulation, in all four galenic forms.
Can we visit the production site?
Yes, and we encourage it. The Vallet site is twenty minutes from Nantes Atlantique airport. Seeing where a product is actually made, and meeting the quality and production teams, is often what settles a brand's decision.
Do you handle product declaration and regulatory filing?
Yes. Our regulatory team validates every health claim against EU regulation, checks label compliance, files the product declaration with the competent authorities and prepares the export documentation required outside the European Union.
Let's talk about your project
Tell us your idea, your target market and your volumes. Our R&D and regulatory teams come back to you with a feasibility answer and a costed proposal.