Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients
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Profile updated: March 26, 2026
Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) is a division of Lonza Group AG (SIX: LONN), a Swiss multinational with major US operations. The division combines branded health ingredients with advanced capsule delivery technologies. Their flagship ingredient UC-II (undenatured type II collagen) is backed by 20+ studies and supports joint health at a low 40mg/day dose — it received FDA NDI notification. Lonza's capsule portfolio includes Capsugel Vcaps Plus (HPMC), Plantcaps (pullulan), and Licaps (liquid-filled hard capsules). Their Duocap technology enables capsule-in-capsule formats for combining incompatible ingredients. Lonza also offers concept-to-market services connecting ingredient partners with supplement brands. The company manufactures UC-II at an FDA-registered US facility.
Min. Order
Not publicly disclosed
Lead Time
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
UC-II Collagen, HPMC Capsules (Vcaps Plus), Pullulan Capsules (Plantcaps), Liquid-Filled Capsules (Licaps), Capsule-in-Capsule (Duocap)
Capabilities
Branded Ingredient Supply (UC-II), Capsule Delivery Technology, Concept-to-Market Services, Clinical Research Support, NDI-Notified Ingredients, Multiple Capsule Technologies
Certifications
0 of 2 certifications independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
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.
Review Notes
Division of Lonza Group (SIX: LONN). UC-II collagen backed by 20+ clinical studies and FDA NDI notification. Multiple capsule delivery technologies (Vcaps Plus, Plantcaps, Licaps, Duocap). US manufacturing at FDA-registered facility. Coverage in NutritionInsight and CPHI trade press. Large multinational — may not serve very small brands.
Sources
- Lonza - Nutraceutical Solutions(2026-03-26)
- Lonza - UC-II Collagen Ingredient(2026-03-26)
- NutritionInsight - Lonza Capsugel at CPHI 2025(2026-03-26)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
- Lonza CHI is a division of Lonza Group AG (SIX: LONN), a Swiss multinational
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