Yellow-orange CoQ10 capsules in a white bowl

Coenzyme Q10 in bulk: buying CoQ10 capsules wholesale and for private label

Short answer: GOA Supply sells coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as ready-filled capsules in bulk, in batches of 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules, for wholesale and for private label brands. Coenzyme Q10 is listed as not novel in the EU Novel Food Catalogue, and there are no harmonised EU maximum levels for it. Before you buy, check the form of CoQ10 (ubiquinone or ubiquinol), the content per capsule, the capsule type and the certificate of analysis for each batch.

What is coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10, also called ubiquinone-10, is a fat-soluble, yellow-orange compound from the group of ubiquinones, which are found in all living cells. It also occurs naturally in foods such as meat and fish. In food supplements it is used in two forms: ubiquinone, the oxidised form, and ubiquinol, the reduced form. For commercial supply, microbial fermentation is the main industrial source of CoQ10, alongside chemical synthesis.

For a buyer, that means CoQ10 is a defined substance rather than a plant powder. Quality differences show up in the form, the purity, the content per capsule and the documentation, not in origin or harvest.

CoQ10 in bulk: key facts at a glance

Item CoQ10 capsules at GOA Supply
Ingredient Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Form Ready-filled capsules
Specification Form of CoQ10, capsule type, fill weight and CoQ10 content per capsule on request
Order quantities 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules; smaller quantities on request
HS code 210690
Documentation Product specification and certificate of analysis (CoA) on request
Typical buyers Supplement brands, webshops, pharmacies, drugstores and gyms that sell CoQ10 capsules under their own brand or as a wholesale line

What to check when you buy CoQ10 wholesale

CoQ10 offers are easy to compare on price per thousand capsules and hard to compare on what is inside. These points make offers comparable:

  • Ubiquinone or ubiquinol. Ask which form the capsules contain. The form determines the name on your label and the raw material cost, so compare offers only for the same form.
  • Content per capsule. Compare prices per milligram of CoQ10, not per capsule. The specification should state the CoQ10 content per capsule and the fill weight, and the CoA should show the assay result for the batch.
  • Capsule type. Ask whether the capsule is a vegetarian HPMC capsule, a gelatine capsule or a softgel. This affects your ingredient list and whether you can call the product vegetarian or vegan.
  • Production route. Ask whether the CoQ10 is made by fermentation or by synthesis. It belongs in your product file and helps you answer questions from retailers.
  • Documentation. Request the specification and a CoA per batch with the assay, heavy metals and microbiology. Check that the batch number on the CoA matches the batch on the delivery.
  • Storage. Store the capsules closed, cool, dry and away from light, and follow the shelf life on the specification.

Is coenzyme Q10 a novel food? EU rules for CoQ10

In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, coenzyme Q10 is listed as not novel in food (entry POL-NF-00261). It does not need a novel food authorisation. If you plan to use a specific form, such as ubiquinol, check that form separately before you buy stock.

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) states that there are no legal regulations or maximum amounts for the addition of coenzyme Q10 to foods in the EU. National rules can still differ, so check the rules in each country where you sell.

In France, the Compl'Alim ingredient database lists ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10) as an authorised ingredient for food supplements that is not a novel food. Any nutrition or health claim on your label must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and be listed in the EU Register of nutrition and health claims.

Private label CoQ10 capsules

For private label, GOA Supply delivers the CoQ10 capsules in bulk for your own packaging and labelling. The capsules are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands. As the brand owner, you arrange:

  • the label, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and Directive 2002/46/EC, including the amount of CoQ10 per daily dose;
  • any claims, which must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006;
  • national notification: none in the Netherlands, a notification via FOODSUP in Belgium, a declaration in Compl'Alim in France and a notification to the BVL in Germany.

Our guide How to start a private label supplement brand in the EU explains these steps in more detail. More about our service is on the private label page.

Ordering CoQ10 capsules in bulk

  • Quantities: 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules; smaller quantities on request.
  • Prices: excluding VAT and shipping; we can arrange transport.
  • Shipping: usually within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on stock.
  • Documents: specification and CoA on request.

See prices and order tiers on the CoQ10 capsules product page, browse all capsules in bulk or read how wholesale ordering works on our wholesale page.

FAQ

Is coenzyme Q10 a novel food in the EU?
No. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists coenzyme Q10 as not novel in food, so it can be used without a novel food authorisation. Check any specific form you plan to use.

Which form of CoQ10 is in your capsules?
The form of CoQ10, the content per capsule, the fill weight and the capsule type are stated on the product specification, which we send on request.

Is there a maximum amount of CoQ10 per daily dose?
There are no harmonised EU maximum levels for coenzyme Q10. National rules can differ, so check each market before you set the daily dose on your label.

How do I compare CoQ10 prices from different suppliers?
Compare the price per milligram of CoQ10 for the same form, using the content per capsule from the specification and the assay on the CoA.

Can I order fewer than 20,000 capsules?
Yes. The standard tiers are 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 capsules, and smaller quantities are possible on request.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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