| What you need to know | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ready-made formulas | Electrolyte formulas in the plant's catalogue: an effervescent tablet, a tablet and powders in zip-lock bags (compositions below) |
| Effervescent tablet | Pack, minimum order and production time for this formula are given in our reply; the general terms for effervescent tablets are on effervescent tablets in tubes |
| Powder | Zip-lock bag as listed; from 300 kg of finished blend; pack size and production time are given in our reply |
| Sachet | A separate format of the plant: 4 to 12 g, 50, 55 or 60 mm wide, three-layer laminate printed with your brand; from 300 kg. Whether an electrolyte formula suits a sachet is confirmed in our reply |
| Production time | Given in our reply for each electrolyte formula; transport and customs come on top |
| Your own formula | A sample is developed to your brief; a formula developed to your brief is made for your brand, and the terms are set in our reply |
| Label and print | The label artwork is prepared with you and approved before printing; the pack is printed at the plant |
| With each batch | Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and specification, after laboratory control of the batch |
| Shelf life | 24 months as the standard, set by the least stable ingredient and confirmed in the CoA of each batch |
| Halal | A halal certificate is arranged for each batch of your product when your market asks for it |
| Delivery | Worldwide: EXW by default, FCA or DAP on request |
| Reply to an enquiry | Within 24 hours, Monday to Friday |
What are electrolyte tablets?
Electrolyte tablets are tablets, plain or effervescent, whose formula is built on mineral salts such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Several of the ready-made formulas in FIZZPHARMA's list also contain vitamin C. On a label the product is described by this composition, and a health claim is allowed only when it is authorised under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006.
In a private label range an electrolyte product is a formula and a form. Each ready-made formula comes in its own form; a formula in another form is developed to your brief. The form sets the minimum order, the production time and the surface for your brand.
Which ready-made electrolyte formulas can a brand launch?
The plant's catalogue lists electrolyte formulas as an effervescent tablet, a tablet and powders in zip-lock bags; the full list is sent on request. A ready-made formula is available to other brands as well; a formula developed to your brief is made for your brand, and the terms are set in our reply.
| Form | Composition as listed | Pack | Minimum order | Production time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effervescent tablet | Listed in the plant's catalogue as “Effervescent Electrolytes (Sodium 270mg, Potassium 100mg, Magnesium 25mg, Calcium 15mg, Vit C 40mg)” | Given in our reply | Given in our reply | Given in our reply |
| Tablet | Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium | Given in our reply | Given in our reply | Given in our reply |
| Powder | Sodium, magnesium citrate, calcium citrate, potassium citrate, vitamin C, chloride | Zip-lock bag | From 300 kg of finished blend | Given in our reply |
| Powder | Sodium, potassium citrate, chloride, calcium carbonate, vitamin C, magnesium citrate | Zip-lock bag | From 300 kg of finished blend | Given in our reply |
The compositions are shown as they stand in the plant's catalogue; the dose per tablet, the pack and the full list are confirmed in our reply.
How are electrolyte tablets made?
An effervescent tablet is pressed on the plant's tablet press; why effervescent tablets are packed in tubes with a desiccant cap is explained on effervescent tablets in tubes, and the pack for an electrolyte formula is given in our reply. A powder is a finished blend filled into a zip-lock bag. The sachet, a separate format of the plant, uses a laminate with an aluminium foil layer as a barrier.
The order of work is the same for every form: enquiry, sample, approval of the sample, approval of the label, production, printing and packing, delivery.
Electrolyte tablets or powders for private label: which is better?
Neither in general; the form follows how you sell the dose. A tablet is a counted portion; a powder is sold by weight, from 300 kg of finished blend; a sachet is a single serving of powder.
| Form | One serving | Minimum order counted in | Where your brand goes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effervescent tablet | One tablet; the dose per tablet is confirmed in our reply | Given in our reply | The pack, printed by the plant |
| Powder in a zip-lock bag | Given in our reply | Kilograms, from 300 kg | A label prepared with you and approved before printing |
| Sachet | 4 to 12 g; 50 to 60 mm wide, 60 to 110 mm tall | Kilograms, from 300 kg | Printed straight on the paper layer of the laminate; no separate label |
The sachet and the tube have their own pages: powder sachets and effervescent tablets in tubes. All minimums are on minimum order and lead time.
How do I start an electrolyte brand?
In five stages, from the formula to the first delivery.
- Choose the formula. A ready-made electrolyte formula from the plant's catalogue, or a brief for a formula of your own. Its form comes with it.
- Name the country of sale. Your importer confirms the label rules of the country of sale.
- Approve the sample. For a ready-made formula you receive a sample of the existing product; for your own, a sample is developed to your brief.
- Approve the label. The label artwork is prepared with you, and FIZZPHARMA prints only the version you approve.
- Receive the batch. It ships with a CoA and a specification; for export, with a Certificate of Free Sale and a Certificate of Manufacture where the country asks for them.
The comparison of the forms by serving weight, first order and lead time is in the article electrolyte private label: sachet, tube or cube.
What your choice decides
Each choice fixes part of the order. The table shows what it costs you in run size, time or risk, not in money.
| Your choice | What changes | What it costs you |
|---|---|---|
| An effervescent tablet | A counted portion; the pack is given in our reply | Run and time: given in our reply |
| A powder in a zip-lock bag | A pack with a label prepared with you | Run: from 300 kg. Time: given in our reply |
| A sachet | A single serving of 4 to 12 g with your brand on the laminate; whether an electrolyte formula suits it is confirmed in our reply | Run: from 300 kg, so the serving sets the number of sachets |
| A formula developed to your brief | A sample developed to your brief; the formula is made for your brand and the terms are set in our reply | Time: development before production. Risk: a change after approval means a new sample |
Frequently asked questions
Which ready-made electrolyte formulas does FIZZPHARMA have?
FIZZPHARMA's catalogue lists an electrolyte effervescent tablet, a tablet of sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium, and powders in zip-lock bags. The compositions are shown as they stand in the plant's catalogue; the dose per tablet, the pack and the full list are confirmed in our reply.
Can I have my own electrolyte formula developed?
Yes. FIZZPHARMA develops a sample from your brief, you approve the sample and the label, and production follows. A formula developed to your brief is made for your brand, and the terms are set in our reply; a ready-made formula is available to other brands as well.
What is the minimum order for electrolyte products?
For electrolyte tablets FIZZPHARMA gives the minimum in its reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday; powders and sachets start from 300 kg of finished blend. A repeat order has the same minimum as the first.
How long does production take?
At FIZZPHARMA the production time for an electrolyte formula is given in our reply to your enquiry; transport and customs come on top. Tablets in tubes and sachets have their own terms on effervescent tablets in tubes and powder sachets.
Can an electrolyte powder come in single-serve sachets?
Whether a ready-made electrolyte powder suits a sachet is confirmed in our reply. The sachet at FIZZPHARMA is 4 to 12 g in a three-layer laminate of paper, aluminium foil and sealable film, your brand printed straight on the paper, from 300 kg.
What shelf life do electrolyte products have?
24 months as the standard at FIZZPHARMA, set by the least stable ingredient and confirmed in the CoA of each batch.
What can the label of an electrolyte product say?
The label states the composition. A health claim is allowed only when it is authorised under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. At FIZZPHARMA the label artwork is prepared with you and approved before printing, and your importer confirms the rules of the country of sale.
What documents come with each batch?
A CoA and a specification, after laboratory control of the batch. The plant is ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP certified, and FIZZPHARMA sends copies of the certificates with their numbers on request. For export it also arranges a Certificate of Free Sale and a Certificate of Manufacture, with an apostille and consular legalisation where the country of sale asks for them.
Can an electrolyte product be halal certified?
Yes. When your market asks for it, FIZZPHARMA arranges a halal certificate for each batch of your product. Either a certifying company visits and issues the certificate, or an auditor attends the production of the batch.
Do you ship electrolyte products to the Gulf and Africa?
Yes. FIZZPHARMA delivers worldwide, Africa included: EXW by default, with FCA or DAP on request. The manufacturing group behind it works with buyers worldwide. Your importer files the registration in the country of sale, with the specification, the CoA and the plant certificates from FIZZPHARMA. See importers in the Gulf and North Africa.
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Effervescent tablets in tubes · Powder sachets · Drink cubes · Effervescent tube packaging · Minimum order and lead time · How a private label order works · Certificates and CoA · Importers in the Gulf and North Africa · Questions buyers ask
Ask about your electrolyte product
Tell us the formula (ready-made or your own), the quantity and the country of sale. We reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Sources
- Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32006R1924