CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
Captek Softgel International
Captek Softgel International (CSI) specializes in softgel and gummy manufacturing from facilities in Cerritos, Vista, and La Mirada, California. Founded in 1996, the company employs roughly 700 people and has produced over 4,000 formulations. They developed MarineGel, a marine-sourced softgel alternative to traditional bovine and porcine gelatin. This product is naturally suited for Halal and Kosher markets. Captek reports SQF certification for its 60,000 sq ft gummy facility in La Mirada with a starch-free production line. They hold independently confirmed NSF GMP certification and report NSF GMP for Sport designation. The company maintains over 160 bulk stock SKUs with low minimum order quantities for brands that want to launch quickly. Captek received private equity investment from Swander Pace Capital. They are one of the largest independent softgel contract manufacturers in the United States.
Cerritos, California
FDA enforcement databases, inspection classifications, and warning letter archives reviewed. No unresolved adverse findings identified in our review.
- MOQMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
- Not publicly disclosed
- LEAD TIMELead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
- Not publicly disclosed
§1Editorial assessment
Captek Softgel International (CSI) specializes in softgel and gummy manufacturing from facilities in Cerritos, Vista, and La Mirada, California. Founded in 1996, the company employs roughly 700 people and has produced over 4,000 formulations. They developed MarineGel, a marine-sourced softgel alternative to traditional bovine and porcine gelatin. This product is naturally suited for Halal and Kosher markets. Captek reports SQF certification for its 60,000 sq ft gummy facility in La Mirada with a starch-free production line. They hold independently confirmed NSF GMP certification and report NSF GMP for Sport designation. The company maintains over 160 bulk stock SKUs with low minimum order quantities for brands that want to launch quickly. Captek received private equity investment from Swander Pace Capital. They are one of the largest independent softgel contract manufacturers in the United States.
§2Six-gate readout
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
2 of 5 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Softgels · Gummies · Capsules
- CAPABILITIES
- Softgel Manufacturing · Gummy Manufacturing · Private Label · Custom Formulation · MarineGel (Plant-Based Softgels)
- DOSAGE FORMS
- capsules · gummies · softgels
§6Sources
- Captek Softgel - Official Website(2026-03-12)
- NSF Certifications Announcement(2026-03-12)
- Gummy Manufacturing Launch (PR Newswire)(2026-03-12)
- Swander Pace Capital Investment(2026-03-12)
- NSF International GMP Directory(2026-03-18)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this manufacturer
- Captek Softgel International is backed by Swander Pace Capital (private equity)
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