Summary
Build Your Brand is an FDA-registered, GMP-certified contract manufacturer specializing in collagen supplements and private label collagen supplement products. Based in the USA with over 17 years of experience and 500+ brands served, we offer turnkey manufacturing from custom formulation through packaging and fulfillment. Our facility maintains NSF International certification and all products undergo third-party testing through ISO 17025 accredited laboratories.
Services
- Custom formulation and product development for collagen supplement products
- Low minimum order quantities starting at 300 units
- Third-party laboratory testing for potency, purity, and safety
- Full packaging design, label compliance, and fulfillment services
- Amazon FBA prep and direct-to-consumer shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Type I, Type II, and marine collagen for private label?
Type I makes up roughly 90% of body collagen and dominates skin, hair, nails, and bone. Sourced from bovine hide (Mw 3-5 kDa) or marine cod skin (Mw 2-5 kDa). Type II is cartilage-specific, sourced from chicken sternum, and is the only type with a legitimate joint claim, available either as undenatured UC-II at 10-40 mg or hydrolyzed at 1,500-3,000 mg per serving. Marine is a Type I subset distinguished by lower molecular weight, faster absorption, and a pescatarian-compatible label. Most beauty SKUs run Type I plus III (bovine or marine plus bovine combo); joint SKUs run UC-II; multi-claim SKUs use our Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend.
How does UC-II differ from hydrolyzed Type II for joint formulas?
UC-II is undenatured Type II collagen, meaning the triple-helix structure is preserved intact. It works through oral tolerance via gut-associated lymphoid tissue (Peyer's patches), modulating the immune response to articular cartilage. Clinical dose is 10-40 mg taken once daily, typically delivered in a lozenge or small capsule. Hydrolyzed Type II is the same source material broken down into peptides; it works as a substrate for cartilage repair and needs 1,500-3,000 mg per serving. UC-II commands higher per-unit pricing and a stronger claim story; hydrolyzed Type II is cheaper per dose and pairs with glucosamine or chondroitin in larger capsule stacks. We manufacture both.
What is a defensible skin, hair, and nails claim under FTC structure-function rules?
FTC and FDA jointly police supplement claims under 21 USC 343(r)(6). Defensible structure-function language for collagen includes phrasing like 'supports skin elasticity', 'supports hair and nail strength', 'supports joint comfort', and 'supports the body's natural collagen production'. Disease claims ('treats wrinkles', 'cures arthritis') trigger enforcement. Our regulatory team reviews every label, ties each claim to peer-reviewed substantiation in your formulation file (Proksch 2014 for skin, Lugo 2016 for UC-II joint, Zague 2018 for hydrolyzed peptide absorption), and confirms Supplement Facts panel compliance per 21 CFR 101.36 before artwork is locked. We do not ship labels that put your brand a warning letter away from a recall.
What format works best for stick packs: flavored or neutral?
Both ship from the same line. Neutral hydrolyzed collagen at Mw 2-5 kDa is genuinely odorless and tasteless when properly processed, which is why it dissolves cleanly into coffee, tea, smoothies, or hot soup. Brands targeting the morning-coffee ritual user choose neutral. Brands targeting standalone-beverage drinkers (mid-afternoon refresh, post-workout) usually flavor: light citrus (lemon, yuzu, blood orange) and berry (mixed berry, acai, dragon fruit) are the two highest-converting profiles in current market data. Our stick-pack line runs 10 g fill weight, three-side-seal, foil-laminate barrier, with optional inner enrobing for flavor stability. Custom flavor development adds roughly 2-3 weeks to first-sample lead time.
Do you offer vegan collagen formulations? What is in them?
No plant produces collagen, so genuinely 'vegan collagen' does not exist. What we manufacture is a plant-based precursor stack, labeled as 'beauty-from-within stack' or 'collagen support formula', that delivers the amino acid building blocks (L-lysine 1 g, L-proline 1 g), the hydroxylation cofactor (buffered vitamin C 90 mg), the silica cofactor (bamboo silica 150 mg standardized to 70% silica), and biotin (5 mg) the body uses to synthesize its own collagen. Formats available in stick pack, capsule, and gummy. Always positioned and labeled honestly, never as 'vegan collagen', because the FTC has issued multiple warning letters to brands that overclaim on this lane.
What is your lowest MOQ for a custom collagen blend?
Stock formulations: 500 units per SKU for hydrolyzed powder and stick packs, 3,000 units for capsules and standard sachet runs, 1,500 units for pectin-based gummies, 1,000 units for UC-II lozenges, 2,000 units for ready-to-drink bottles. Fully custom formulations (new actives, custom dosing matrices, novel flavor systems) typically run a small premium over stock MOQ and may require 6-8 week lead time on the first run while raw sourcing and stability are confirmed. Standard payment terms are 50/50: 50% deposit at quote acceptance, 50% before shipping. Volume pricing tiers begin at 5,000 units per SKU and step at 10K, 25K, and 50K.
How is heavy-metal contamination tested in bovine and marine collagen?
Heavy metals are the single largest QC risk in animal-sourced collagen because cattle and fish bioaccumulate from environmental exposure (lead in pasture, mercury and arsenic in marine sediment). Our protocol: every raw material lot is screened pre-production by ISO 17025 accredited third-party labs for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury against California Prop 65 limits (which are stricter than FDA defaults). Marine collagen carries an additional check for mercury and arsenic given fish sourcing. Finished goods are re-tested per batch with COA delivered before shipment. We reject any lot exceeding 0.5 ppm lead, 0.3 ppm arsenic, 0.1 ppm cadmium, or 0.1 ppm mercury. Documentation pack travels with every container and is built to satisfy Whole Foods, Amazon Aplus, and EU retailer due-diligence asks.
Can we add probiotics, hyaluronic acid, or other actives to a collagen formula?
Yes, and the Synbiotic Collagen Stack is the named house formulation that does exactly this. Common adds: hyaluronic acid sodium salt (50-200 mg, supports dermal hydration), shelf-stable probiotic (L. reuteri DSM 17938 or B. coagulans GBI-30 6086, 1-5 billion CFU, no cold chain), elastin peptides (50-100 mg, dermal matrix support), astaxanthin (4-12 mg, antioxidant), ceramides (35-70 mg, lipid barrier), biotin (5 mg, hair and nail), buffered vitamin C (90 mg, collagen synthesis cofactor), zinc bisglycinate (5 mg, wound healing). Our formulation team confirms stability, compatibility, and dose-response logic and produces 6 to 12 month accelerated stability data on novel combos before commercial release.
Private Label Collagen Manufacturer | Types I/II/III/V/X + Marine + Vegan
Private label collagen manufacturing across Type I/II/III/V/X, marine and bovine sources, and a plant-based precursor stack. Hydrolyzed peptides at 2-5 kDa molecular weight, UC-II undenatured Type II at clinical dose, and our house Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend plus Synbiotic Collagen Stack from a Shenzhen cGMP facility shipping to brands in 50+ countries.
- Proven Formulations
- 500+
- Hydrolyzed Peptide Range
- Mw 2-5 kDa
- Unit Minimum Order
- 500
- Standard Production
- 30-40 days
Formulation Library: Collagen Types + Source + Bioavailability
The global collagen supplement market sits at $3.75 billion in 2026 and is on track to clear $12 billion by 2031 across beauty, joint, recovery, and gut-axis SKUs. Most contract pages stop at the word 'collagen'. We work at the level of named type, species of origin, region of harvest, peptide molecular weight, and the absorption mechanism each format depends on, because brand owners selling at $34 to $58 per unit need that level of substantiation to defend retailer claims and survive comparison shopping. Our private label collagen library covers Type I (bovine hide, marine cod skin, eggshell membrane), Type II (chicken sternum, both UC-II undenatured and hydrolyzed), Type III (bovine, paired with Type I for skin elasticity and vascular support), Type V plus X (eggshell membrane for cartilage modulation), marine Type I (low molecular weight Pacific cod skin for pescatarian audiences), and a plant-based precursor stack that uses no animal collagen at all. Two house technologies anchor the library: our Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend and our Synbiotic Collagen Stack, both detailed below.
Bioavailability is where most contract manufacturers wave their hands and where retailers and DTC consumers now actually read the label. We work in three distinct absorption mechanisms. Hydrolyzed collagen is enzymatically cleaved down to peptide chains in the 2-5 kDa range (roughly 18-22 amino acids per chain), which is the window clinical research (Proksch 2014, Zague 2018) demonstrates for paracellular intestinal uptake and downstream signaling to fibroblasts. Undenatured Type II (UC-II) works through a completely different route called oral tolerance: 10-40 mg of native, non-hydrolyzed Type II collagen taken once daily triggers Peyer's-patch immune modulation that reduces joint inflammation, which is why UC-II claims work at one-hundredth the dose of hydrolyzed Type II (1500-3000 mg). Liposomal-encapsulated collagen wraps peptides in phospholipid bilayers for enhanced cellular delivery, a format that competitors like TCI brand under proprietary names. Each mechanism dictates format, dose, and label claim, and we will not bundle them incorrectly.
Source traceability is the silent moat. We publish species and region for every raw material because retailers (and Amazon listing reviewers) increasingly ask for it. Type I bovine hide: grass-fed, pasture-raised Australian or Argentinian cattle, full chain-of-custody documentation, no growth hormones, BSE-free certification. Type I marine: wild-caught Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) skin, sustainably harvested in MSC-certified waters, hypoallergenic profile suitable for pescatarian and dairy-free positioning, lower molecular weight (2-5 kDa) than bovine for slightly faster absorption. Type II chicken sternum: free-range Brazilian poultry, UC-II spec from licensed source or our hydrolyzed variant from the same supply. Type V and X eggshell membrane: Hokkaido-region Japanese egg-processing byproduct, retains native protein structure with bonus glycosaminoglycans. All bovine and marine raw materials clear ISO 17025 third-party screening for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury), microbial limits, and species authentication PCR, every lot, with COA delivered before container shipment.
The Synbiotic Collagen Stack is our highest-margin formulation moat and the one most worth understanding before you spec a SKU. The hypothesis: skin and joint outcomes depend on a gut-collagen axis, so we pair 10 g of Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend with 1-5 billion CFU of L. reuteri DSM 17938 or B. coagulans GBI-30 6086 (both shelf-stable, no cold chain required), 150 mg of bamboo silica (Tabashir, 70%+ silica content for endogenous collagen synthesis cofactor), 90 mg of buffered vitamin C (collagen hydroxylation cofactor, non-acidic so it does not strip enamel in stick-pack format), 5 mg of biotin (hair and nail support, FDA-safe upper bound), and 5 mg of zinc bisglycinate (wound healing and dermal matrix). Stick-pack dosing strategy is one sachet daily, neutral or lightly citrus-flavored, hot or cold water dissolution. For brands targeting the beauty-from-within consumer who has cycled through plain collagen powders and wants a next-generation story, the Synbiotic Collagen Stack carries the narrative; for joint-positioning brands we substitute UC-II (40 mg) plus hyaluronic acid (200 mg) and reformulate as a capsule.
Our Manufacturing Process
From initial concept to finished product, every step is managed under one roof with dedicated quality oversight and transparent communication.
Type & Source Selection
Brief us on positioning (beauty, joint, recovery, gut-axis, vegan) and we map it to type (I, II, III, V plus X, marine, or plant precursor), species, harvest region, and absorption mechanism (hydrolyzed Mw 2-5 kDa, UC-II undenatured 10-40 mg, or liposomal). You get a 1-page formulation brief with named raws, doses, and a spec-sheet rationale before any cost or sample work begins.
Bench Sample + COA Review
Sample base fee $150 covers 1 SKU plus UPS shipping; $20 per additional SKU. Each sample arrives with a representative COA for the raw materials (heavy metals, microbial, species PCR for animal sources) so your QA or co-packer can sign off before commercial commit. Bench samples ship in roughly 7-14 business days from approved formulation lock.
Pilot or Full Run Production
Manufacturing runs in our Shenzhen cGMP facility under 21 CFR Part 111 protocols. Pilot batches start at 500 units for powders and stick packs, 3,000 units for capsules and standard sachets, and 1,000 units for UC-II lozenges. Production timeline is 30-40 days standard from artwork lock plus deposit clearance. Volume pricing tiers begin at 5,000 units per SKU and step at 10K, 25K, and 50K.
Third-Party QC + Fulfillment
Every lot is third-party tested through ISO 17025 accredited labs for amino acid profile (hydroxyproline confirms collagen identity), heavy metals, allergens, microbial limits, and species authentication on animal-derived material. Finished goods ship UPS for samples and air freight (5-10 days) or sea freight (30-45 business days) for bulk to your warehouse, 3PL (ShipBob, ShipMonk, Easyship, Amazon FBA prep), or direct-to-dropship partner.
Key Benefits for Your Brand
Every aspect of our collagen supplements manufacturing is designed to accelerate your time-to-market while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.
Named House Technology: Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend
Pacific cod skin (Type I marine, Mw 2-5 kDa) plus grass-fed bovine hide (Type I plus III, Mw 3-5 kDa) combined at a 60:40 ratio. Captures the rapid-absorption profile of marine with the Type III elasticity benefit of bovine in a single 10 g serving. Available in stick packs, jars, and capsules. Substantiated as 'multi-source hydrolyzed collagen peptides' under FDA structure-function claims.
Named House Technology: Synbiotic Collagen Stack
10 g Dual-Source Hydrolyzed Blend plus shelf-stable probiotic (L. reuteri DSM 17938 or B. coagulans GBI-30 6086) plus bamboo silica plus buffered vitamin C, biotin, and zinc bisglycinate. Built for the gut-collagen axis narrative. No cold chain required. The only formulation in our catalog that lets you defensibly use 'inside-out beauty system' positioning without overclaiming on individual ingredients.
Six Format Coverage
Stick packs (10 g, neutral or flavored, hot or cold water), powder jars (200 g or 500 g), HPMC capsules (lower dose, simpler claim), pectin-based gummies (100-500 mg, taste-driven low-claim format), ready-to-drink bottles (collagen shots, premium shelf), and UC-II lozenges (oral tolerance delivery for joint positioning). Every format runs on the same facility, single PO, single COA package.
Source Traceability Published
Species and region disclosed on every spec: Pacific cod skin (MSC-certified), Australian or Argentinian grass-fed bovine hide (BSE-free), free-range Brazilian chicken sternum, Hokkaido eggshell membrane. Lot-level COAs for heavy metals, microbial limits, allergens, and species authentication PCR available on request. Retailer-grade documentation removes a category of due-diligence friction your competitors will still be fighting.
Vegan and Pescatarian Lanes
Plant-based precursor stack (L-lysine 1 g plus L-proline 1 g plus vitamin C 90 mg plus biotin 5 mg plus bamboo silica 150 mg) is labeled as 'beauty-from-within stack', never as 'vegan collagen', because no plant produces collagen. Pescatarian lane runs on marine Type I only, allergen-flagged for fish, GMO-free, gluten-free. Both lanes carry the same MOQ floor and lead time as standard SKUs.
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