What qualifications are required for contract manufacturing of candy and health supplements?

Contract manufacturing of candy and health supplements requires both the client and the manufacturer to possess the corresponding qualifications. The key points are SC license, system compliance, Blue Hat registration (if applicable), and complete agreements.

Feb 26,2026

Contract manufacturing of candy and health supplements requires both the client and the manufacturer to possess the corresponding qualifications. The key points are SC license, system compliance, Blue Hat registration (if applicable), and complete agreements.

1. Essential Qualifications for the Client (Brand Owner)
Basic qualifications: Business license (with business scope including food/health food sales), record of pre-packaged food sales.
Health food qualifications: If the product claims health functions (Blue Hat), a health food registration certificate/record is required.
Compliance documents: Sign a contract manufacturing agreement and quality agreement with the manufacturer, clarifying responsibilities and quality standards.

2. Essential Qualifications for the Manufacturer (Contract Factory)
Core license: SC Food Production License, with production scope clearly covering candy products (pressed/confectionary gummies).
System certifications: ISO 22000, HACCP; for health foods, Health Food GMP certification is required.
Hardware capabilities: Class 100,000 cleanroom, matching candy production equipment, full inspection capability for finished products.
Compliance records: No major food safety penalties in the past 3 years, traceable raw materials, complete production records.

3. Special Compliance Requirements
Blue Hat products: Contract manufacturing registration must be completed, and the factory should have experience producing Blue Hat products.
Export products: Obtain international certifications such as FDA, BRC, HALAL as needed.
Label compliance: Ordinary food must not claim health benefits/effects; Blue Hat products must display the approval number.

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