White crystalline MSM powder in a white bowl

MSM in bulk: methylsulfonylmethane powder and capsules for wholesale and private label

Short answer: GOA Supply sells MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) in bulk as a white crystalline powder from 10 kg and as ready-filled MSM capsules from 20,000 pieces, for wholesale and private label. In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, MSM is listed as not novel in food supplements, so the capsules and the powder are intended for food supplement use. Before you buy, check the particle size, the purity on the CoA and whether your intended use is a food supplement.

What is MSM?

MSM, short for methylsulfonylmethane, is a naturally occurring organic sulphur compound with the formula (CH₃)₂SO₂. It is also known as dimethyl sulfone. Synthetically produced MSM is made by oxidising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) with hydrogen peroxide and is then purified by crystallisation or distillation. Our MSM powder is a white crystalline powder.

Because MSM is a single, defined compound, buyers compare it on purity, particle size and documentation rather than on plant part or harvest.

MSM in bulk: powder and capsules side by side

MSM powder MSM capsules
Form White crystalline powder Vegetarian HPMC capsules
Specification Methylsulfonylmethane; particle size 20 to 100 mesh Methylsulfonylmethane in HPMC capsules, no fillers; HS code 210690; content per capsule on request
Origin China Filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands
Order quantities 10, 50 or 100 kg 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules
Typical business use Raw material for capsules, tablets and powder blends; repacking into retail sizes by webshops Supplement brands, webshops, pharmacies and gyms selling MSM capsules under their own brand

MSM powder or MSM capsules?

The powder suits producers who fill their own capsules, press tablets or make powder blends, and webshops that repack MSM in retail jars or pouches. The capsules suit brands that want a finished product to pack and label without their own filling line. According to our product data, the MSM capsules contain no fillers.

What to check when you buy MSM wholesale

  • Particle size. Our MSM powder has a particle size of 20 to 100 mesh. A higher mesh number means a finer powder. Check with your producer which particle size runs best on their capsule filler, tablet press or blender before you order a full batch.
  • Purity and assay. Ask for a CoA per batch with the MSM assay, loss on drying, heavy metals and microbiology. Also ask how the MSM is produced and how residues from production are controlled.
  • Intended use. MSM is not novel in food supplements. If you plan to add it to other foods, such as drinks or bars, check its novel food status for that use first.
  • Content per capsule. For the capsules, ask for the MSM content per capsule and the capsule type on the specification, and compare prices per gram of MSM.
  • Repacking. If you repack powder, keep the batch number of the bulk bag on your retail packs, so every unit can be traced back to its CoA.
  • Storage. Store MSM closed, cool and dry, and reseal opened bags well.

EU rules for MSM

In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, methylsulfonylmethane is listed as not novel in food supplements (entry POL-NF-00503). It can therefore be used in food supplements without a novel food authorisation. That status does not cover other food categories. In France, the Compl'Alim ingredient database lists MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) as an authorised substance for food supplements that is not a novel food.

The general rules for food supplements apply: a label in line with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and Directive 2002/46/EC, the amount of MSM per recommended daily dose, and only authorised claims under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

Private label MSM

For private label, we supply MSM powder or MSM 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, the claims and the national notification: none in the Netherlands, FOODSUP in Belgium, Compl'Alim in France and the BVL in Germany. Our checklist for buying supplements in bulk lists the documents to request, and the private label page explains our service.

Ordering MSM in bulk

  • Powder: 10, 50 or 100 kg. Capsules: 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces. 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 tiers for MSM powder and MSM capsules, browse our powders in bulk and capsules in bulk, or read how ordering works on the wholesale page.

FAQ

Is MSM a novel food in the EU?
Not in food supplements. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists methylsulfonylmethane as not novel in food supplements. For use in other foods, check the status for that use first.

What particle size is your MSM powder?
Our MSM powder is a white crystalline powder with a particle size of 20 to 100 mesh. The full specification is available on request.

How is MSM produced?
Synthetically produced MSM is made by oxidising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) with hydrogen peroxide and purifying the product by crystallisation or distillation.

Do your MSM capsules contain fillers?
No. According to our product data, the MSM capsules contain no fillers. They are vegetarian HPMC capsules, and the MSM content per capsule is on the specification.

Can I repack MSM powder under my own brand?
Yes. We supply the powder in bulk from 10 kg for your own packaging and labelling. You are responsible for the label, claims and notifications in each country where you sell.

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

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