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Private label chlorella tablets: what to check before you launch

Short answer: before you launch private label chlorella tablets, check six things: the chlorella species and its novel food status, the tablet weight and ingredient list, the contaminant results on the certificate of analysis (CoA), the organic certificate if you sell organic, the mandatory food supplement labelling, and the notification and claims rules in each country where you sell. Our chlorella tablets are 500 mg tablets of Chlorella pyrenoidosa, pressed without additives and supplied by weight in 10, 50 or 100 kg, which is about 20,000, 100,000 or 200,000 tablets.

Chlorella tablets for private label at a glance

The table lists the chlorella and algae tablets in our range, with the data from our product specifications.

Product Ingredient Tablet Order quantities HS code
Chlorella tablets 500 mg Chlorella pyrenoidosa, a freshwater green alga; origin China; pressed without additives 500 mg 10, 50 or 100 kg 210220
Organic spirulina chlorella tablets Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) and chlorella; organic Ratio, tablet weight and full composition in the specification 10, 50 or 100 kg 210220
Spirulina tablets 500 mg Arthrospira platensis, a blue-green microalga; origin China 500 mg 10, 50 or 100 kg 210220
Organic chlorella powder Chlorella powder for your own tablets or capsules; species in the specification Not pressed (fine powder) 10, 50 or 100 kg 210220

How many chlorella tablets are in 10 kg?

Tablets are sold by weight. At 500 mg per tablet, 1 kg holds about 2,000 tablets. That gives these rough numbers:

  • 10 kg: about 20,000 tablets, enough for 100 jars of 200 tablets or 200 jars of 100 tablets;
  • 50 kg: about 100,000 tablets;
  • 100 kg: about 200,000 tablets.

Tablet weights have a small tolerance, so plan your filling with a margin and count by weight rather than by piece. Tell us how many retail units you want to fill and how many tablets go into each unit, and we will help you pick the right quantity.

Check the chlorella species and its novel food status

"Chlorella" covers several species, and they do not all have the same status. Under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, a food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree in the EU before 15 May 1997 is a novel food and needs authorisation. In the EU Novel Food Catalogue, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, the species of our chlorella tablets, is listed as not novel in food, and so are Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella sorokiniana. Other microalgae that carry or used to carry a chlorella name are listed differently: Chromochloris zofingiensis, formerly Chlorella zofingiensis, is listed as a novel food that is not yet authorised. So make sure the specification states the full species name and compare it with the catalogue entry.

Check the tablet and the ingredient list

A pressed tablet can contain only chlorella, or chlorella plus tableting aids. Our chlorella tablets are pressed without additives, so the ingredient list on your label can be short. For a mixed spirulina and chlorella tablet, ask for the ratio of the two algae and the tablet weight before you design your label, because both appear on your packaging and in your notification.

What the certificate of analysis should cover

Ask for a CoA for every batch and check that the batch number matches the batch number on the packaging. For food supplements, Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets EU maximum levels for contaminants, including:

  • lead: 3.0 mg/kg;
  • cadmium: 1.0 mg/kg;
  • mercury: 0.10 mg/kg.

Check that the CoA reports at least these metals and the microbiological parameters in the specification, and that every result falls within the specification. Keep the CoA with your purchase records, so you can trace each retail unit back to the bulk batch.

Organic chlorella: check the certificate

If you want to sell organic chlorella tablets, the product and every step in the chain must be certified under Regulation (EU) 2018/848, and your own packing or labelling may need certification too. GOA Supply is organic certified (NL-BIO-01). Ask us which products are covered by the certificate: our organic chlorella powder and organic spirulina chlorella tablets are sold as organic. If you repack or relabel organic products, check with your control body whether you need your own certificate.

Labelling chlorella tablets as a food supplement

Chlorella tablets sold as a food supplement fall under Directive 2002/46/EC. Next to the general rules of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, the label must state:

  • the name "food supplement";
  • the name of the substance that characterises the product, here chlorella;
  • the portion recommended for daily consumption;
  • a warning not to exceed the stated recommended daily dose;
  • a statement that food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet;
  • a statement that the product should be stored out of the reach of young children.

Member States may require a notification with a model of your label when you place a food supplement on their market. The rules differ per country; our guide on starting a private label supplement brand in the EU explains the notification steps in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. Any claim on your packaging must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, and as the brand owner you are responsible for it.

Ordering private label chlorella tablets

  • Tablets and powders: 10, 50 or 100 kg.
  • Smaller quantities are possible on request.
  • Prices exclude shipping, and we can arrange transport.
  • Orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Specification and CoA are available on request.
  • We supply the tablets in bulk for your own packaging and labelling. As the brand owner you are responsible for the label and any claims, in line with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

See all tablets in our natural tablets collection or read how private label works on our private label page.

FAQ

How many chlorella tablets are in 10 kg?
About 20,000 tablets of 500 mg. Because tablets are sold by weight, plan with a small margin.

Which chlorella species are your tablets made from?
Chlorella pyrenoidosa, with China as country of origin. For our chlorella powder, the species is stated in the specification.

Is chlorella a novel food?
Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella sorokiniana are listed as not novel in the EU Novel Food Catalogue. Other species can have a different status, so always check the species name.

Do the tablets contain additives?
No. Our chlorella tablets are pressed without additives.

What is the minimum order for chlorella tablets?
The standard tiers are 10, 50 and 100 kg. Smaller quantities are possible on request.

Do I have to notify my chlorella tablets?
That depends on the country where you sell. Directive 2002/46/EC allows EU countries to require a notification: Belgium, France and Germany do, the Netherlands does not.

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

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