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SMART PRODUCTION

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has
granted permission to a greater variety of dosage forms for medical
vitamins, minerals, and supplements, such as jelly, film, and oral
disintegrating tablets. These revisions were intended to promote the
manufacturing of OTC (Over-The-Counter) products or drugs that
can be sold directly to consumers without requiring a doctor
prescription and to offer consumers with more options. In China, the
authorities have also approved new dosage forms of health foods
earlier in June this year. The health foods containing the Health Food
Raw Material Directory’s listed ingredients can be made into gummies
and powders, additionally from the previously approved tablet and
capsule forms.
Effervescent Vitamins Gel is the form that is suitable for products in these categories -
An Australian effervescent supplement brand, retailed in Singapore, is collagen (skin nourishing), detox (promoting intestinal balance and
offering easier solutions to the Singaporean active lifestyle and increased increasing beneficial bacteria in the gut), weight loss (inhibiting fat
habit of eating out due to busy schedules. Effervescent vitamins are accumulation and increasing metabolism that enhance fat burning),
easy-to-take, convenient, and suitable for consumers who want to and health promotion (improving the immune system and balancing
achieve a healthy diet and balanced nutrition.
hormones). In addition, more plant-based proteins and whey protein
powder are available more in gel form, making them easier to be
consumed. However, manufacturing this form requires a relatively
Dietary Supplement: Chewable and Gummy high heat process, so it is not suitable for heat-sensitive ingredients
Chewable supplements offer an enjoyable tasting experience, come a like probiotics.
variety of shapes and is suitable for children. Both chewable tablets
and gummies are easier for the body to absorb than pills or capsules
because the dosage is broken into smaller sizes through chewing.
Today, South Korea and Canada excel at this dosage form but there
are some flavor limitations that need to be addressed to satisfy the
needs of consumers.

Immune Boosting Jelly
This innovation from South Korea contains many active ingredients
including herbs (emblica, centella asiatica, finger root and ginger
extract), vitamins (Vitamin D3) and minerals (Zinc) to help increase
bodily strength, immune system, and rejuvenation, as well as balancing
hormones.

Health food supplement products are now available in a variety
Jelly Bean Vitamins of forms and rich in natural extracts that are beneficial to our bodies.
This product was launched in November 2021 to meet various health The advances in production technology together with the selection
needs of consumers, both children and adults. It is gelatin-free, contains of quality raw materials from manufacturers have resulted in a rapid
no artificial flavors or sweeteners, and rich in vitamin C, vitamin D, and growth of dietary supplement consumption which is another option
vitamin B12, as well as zinc and melatonin. The fruity jelly beans are to prevent illness and enhance healthiness.
an enjoyable and convenient way for getting your daily dose of wellness.

Dietary Supplement: Gel
Dietary supplements in jelly form are becoming popular in 2022 as it is More Information Service Info C006
easier to consume (just tear the pouch and slurp), highly portable, and
easy to add flavors, taste and colors. It is designed for maximum
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