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Supplement packaging has to do two contradictory things: look like a premium consumer product and carry a dense block of mandatory regulatory copy. Getting both onto one panel is the whole design problem in this category.
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FDA formatting rules dictate the layout, type size and border of the Supplement Facts panel. It cannot be shrunk to fit. Structure has to be planned around it from the first dieline, not after the front panel is designed.
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These are different packaging problems. Powders want a gusseted pouch with a moisture barrier and a resealable zip. Capsule bottles want a folding carton that presents on shelf and protects the label.
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Every unit needs a legible lot and expiry code applied at fill. Leave an uncoated or matte-varnished area sized for your coder - inkjet will not adhere reliably to gloss lamination.
Recommended formats
In priority order, based on what most brands in this category end up running.
The retail standard. Thin, printable, and built for shelf.
From $0.45/unitLightest format, lowest cost, least wasted space.
From $0.35/unit
Option 3The e-commerce workhorse. Ships flat, folds in seconds, prints edge to edge.
From $0.85/unitNot legal advice, but these are the things that most often send a job back to artwork in this category.
FDA 21 CFR 101.36 governs Supplement Facts panel format and type size
The FDA disclaimer is required on any structure/function claim
Tamper-evident features are expected by most retailers and marketplaces
Amazon requires specific barcode placement and packaging durability standards
Tell us about your product and volume. We will recommend a format, flag the compliance requirements that apply, and send firm pricing within one business day.