Color Guide for Food Supplements
Color Guide for Food Supplements Europe
Additional information
Vcaps®, Vcaps®Plus, DRcaps™ HPMC capsules
• In the EU, according to Regulations (EC) 1333/2008 & 1129/2012: • Colorants from group III (titanium dioxide, iron oxides, copper chlorophyllin and caramel) can be used quantum satis for food products.
Choose from selected colors to create a unique brand image
• Colorants from group II maximum level of colorants should not exceed 300 mg/kg for solid food supplements. • Label should mention the name or E number of the color(s). Additional mention for synthetic “azo” colors: “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” • Capsules MAY FADE and should be protected from light.
Capsugel presents our colored vegetarian capsules portfolio as applicable to Vcaps®, DRcaps™ and Vcaps® Plus.
To place an order or for more information, contact your Capsugel sales office.
Contact your customer service or sales representative to select the capsule type most suitable to your application.
Available Capsule Color Shades VCAPS®
Capsugel’s Global Footprint Ensures Certainty of Supply Boston
Massachusetts
Livingston Scotland
Sagamihara
Bornem
New Jersey
Japan
Belgium
Suzhou
Delhi
China
India
Hong Kong China
Rio de Janeiro
Strasbourg
Brazil
France
Greenwood
Colmar
South Carolina
France
Puebla Mexico
Ploërmel France
Bangkok
Thailand
Jakarta
Indonesia
Sydney
Australia
V43.700
Our customers span the world, and so does Capsugel. Each year we produce close to 200 billion capsules for more than 4,000 customers in over 100 countries. Our vast production capacity helps us effectively respond to changing marketplace demands no matter where our customers are located – providing you with the peace of mind that your dosage-form requirements will be met rapidly and with worldclass quality.
To work together or learn more, contact us at capsugel.com
transparent
V44.700
opaque
transparent
V43.900
transparent
V44.700
opaque
V44.900
opaque
Pearl white (semi-transparent color), Candurin (E171, E555) V44.750
pearl
COLORS with Iron oxides E172, Titanium dioxide E171 V01.702
opaque
V01.903
opaque
V11.700
opaque
V11.909
opaque
V38.702
opaque
V38.903
opaque
V42.901
opaque
V38.702
opaque
V41.700
opaque
V41.900
opaque
V37.700
opaque
V37.903
opaque
V36.700
opaque
V36.904
opaque
V36.710
opaque
V46.901
opaque
V22.708
opaque
V22.900
opaque
V08.703
opaque
V18.904
opaque
Capsugel has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication.
www.capsugel.com
V43.700
White, Titanium dioxide E171
Capsugel operates 24x7 in manufacturing locations, state-of-the-art Product Development Centers and multiple business offices around the world.
Our global presence, industry-leading capsule products, and innovative drug delivery technologies translate into shorter go-to-market time for Capsugel customers.
VCAPS® PLUS
Natural
201211001-HPMC
Morristown
DRCAPSTM
www.capsugel.com
V22.708
opaque
Caramel E150 V06.700
transparent
V06.902
transparent
V36.707
opaque
V36.906
opaque
Copper Chlorophyllin E141 V13.701
transparent
V14.700
transparent
V14.701
transparent
V13.701 V14.700
transparent transparent
Not available Not available Not available
V17.705
opaque
Not available
V18.700
opaque
Not available
Pearl Copper-chlorophylin E141, Candurin (E171, E555) semi-transparent color V18.750
Pearl
Not available
Not available
SYNTHETIC COLORS No “Azo”-type colors Not available
Not available
V05.901
opaque
Not available
Not available
V17.907
opaque
Not available
Not available
V17.912
opaque
“Azo”-type colors requiring additional labelling “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” Not available
Not available
V04.903
pearl
V41.702
opaque
Not available
V42.902
opaque
V27.700
transparent
Not available
V23.903
transparent
V24.716
opaque
Not available
V24.904
opaque
V24.750
pearl
Not available
Capsule Color Composition & Acceptance in Food Supplements Capsule colors may be restricted based on application. We recommend careful consideration of your final color choice(s) to ensure only defined/ permitted colors are used according to the product market and countries of destination. Cross-check by your regulatory department, and with the appropriate authorities in the countries of application of the product, is advised.
V01.702 V01.903 V04.903 V05.901 V06.700 V06.902 V08.703 V11.700 V11.909 V13.701 V14.700 V14.701 V17.705 V17.907 V17.912 V18.700 V18.750 V18.904 V22.708 V22.900 V23.903 V24.716 V24.750 V24.904 V27.700 V36.700 V36.707 V36.710 V36.904 V36.906 V37.700 V37.903 V38.702 V38.903 V41.700 V41.702 V41.900 V42.901 V42.902 V43.700 V43.900 V44.700 V44.750 V44.900 V46.901
Black 7C 426C
Black opaque Light blue opaque
7407C
Standard brown transparent Standard brown transparent
421C
Light grey opaque Light grey opaque
349C
Dark green transparent Dark green transparent
337C
Light green opaque Light green opaque
357C
Dark green opaque
364C
Dark green opaque
133C
Dark green opaque
484c 1777C 178C
AZO TYPE COLORS
E 102
E 131
Light green opaque
3248C
1807C
E 122
Standard green transparent
363C 7489C
E 141
Standard brown opaque
401C 7489C
yes
Powder blue opaque
7501C 478C
E 150a
Black opaque
285C 3115C
E 150c
Capsugel description
E 133
Pantone code
E 129
Capsugel code
E 171 (E555)
Colors with Colorants of “NATURAL ORIGIN”. Natural indicates that the color is extracted from a natural source. Consult regulatory guidelines for the use of “natural” indication in finished product labelling. Opaque colors contain Titanium dioxide E171.
E 171
VCAPS® PLUS
E 172
DRCAPSTM
E 172
VCAPS®
Compositions and Acceptance for Use in EU markets for Food Supplements E 172
Available Capsule Color Shades
Swedish orange opaque Swedish orange opaque Pink transparent
yes
Pink opaque
yes
709C
Pink opaque
yes
709C
Pink opaque
yes
258C
Standard purple transparent
yes
7522C
Caramel opaque
7509C
Caramel opaque
159C
Caramel opaque
4635C
Caramel opaque
155C 7520C
Caramel opaque Flesh opaque
7415C
Flesh opaque
7401C
Ivory opaque
7401C
Ivory opaque
130C
Rich yellow opaque
108C
Rich yellow opaque
143C
Rich yellow opaque
1355C 107C transparent transparent
yes
Standard yellow opaque yes
Standard yellow opaque Natural transparent Natural transparent
white
White opaque
pearl white
White opaque
white
White opaque
157C
Light orange opaque
E 102 Tartrazine
E 133 Brilliant blue FCF
E 171
Titanium dioxide
E 171 Candurin silver fine (E 555)
E 122 Azorubine
E 141 Copper-chlorophyllin
E 172
Black iron oxide
E 129 Allura red AC
E 150A Caramel I
E 172
Red iron oxide
E 131 Patent blue V
E 150C Caramel ammoniacal
E 172
Yellow iron oxide
Capsugel code: Reference used by Capsugel to identify the colors. Pantone code: selected from the Pantone Formula Guide Solid Coated. Pantone codes are as close as possible to the original colors and therefore remain indicative only. Real samples may be provided on request for some selected colors.
A quantitative composition sheet can be provided upon request.
Additional information
Vcaps®, Vcaps®Plus, DRcaps™ HPMC capsules
• In the EU, according to Regulations (EC) 1333/2008 & 1129/2012: • Colorants from group III (titanium dioxide, iron oxides, copper chlorophyllin and caramel) can be used quantum satis for food products.
Choose from selected colors to create a unique brand image
• Colorants from group II maximum level of colorants should not exceed 300 mg/kg for solid food supplements. • Label should mention the name or E number of the color(s). Additional mention for synthetic “azo” colors: “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” • Capsules MAY FADE and should be protected from light.
Capsugel presents our colored vegetarian capsules portfolio as applicable to Vcaps®, DRcaps™ and Vcaps® Plus.
To place an order or for more information, contact your Capsugel sales office.
Contact your customer service or sales representative to select the capsule type most suitable to your application.
Available Capsule Color Shades VCAPS®
Capsugel’s Global Footprint Ensures Certainty of Supply Boston
Massachusetts
Livingston Scotland
Sagamihara
Bornem
New Jersey
Japan
Belgium
Suzhou
Delhi
China
India
Hong Kong China
Rio de Janeiro
Strasbourg
Brazil
France
Greenwood
Colmar
South Carolina
France
Puebla Mexico
Ploërmel France
Bangkok
Thailand
Jakarta
Indonesia
Sydney
Australia
V43.700
Our customers span the world, and so does Capsugel. Each year we produce close to 200 billion capsules for more than 4,000 customers in over 100 countries. Our vast production capacity helps us effectively respond to changing marketplace demands no matter where our customers are located – providing you with the peace of mind that your dosage-form requirements will be met rapidly and with worldclass quality.
To work together or learn more, contact us at capsugel.com
transparent
V44.700
opaque
transparent
V43.900
transparent
V44.700
opaque
V44.900
opaque
Pearl white (semi-transparent color), Candurin (E171, E555) V44.750
pearl
COLORS with Iron oxides E172, Titanium dioxide E171 V01.702
opaque
V01.903
opaque
V11.700
opaque
V11.909
opaque
V38.702
opaque
V38.903
opaque
V42.901
opaque
V38.702
opaque
V41.700
opaque
V41.900
opaque
V37.700
opaque
V37.903
opaque
V36.700
opaque
V36.904
opaque
V36.710
opaque
V46.901
opaque
V22.708
opaque
V22.900
opaque
V08.703
opaque
V18.904
opaque
Capsugel has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication.
www.capsugel.com
V43.700
White, Titanium dioxide E171
Capsugel operates 24x7 in manufacturing locations, state-of-the-art Product Development Centers and multiple business offices around the world.
Our global presence, industry-leading capsule products, and innovative drug delivery technologies translate into shorter go-to-market time for Capsugel customers.
VCAPS® PLUS
Natural
201211001-HPMC
Morristown
DRCAPSTM
www.capsugel.com
V22.708
opaque
Caramel E150 V06.700
transparent
V06.902
transparent
V36.707
opaque
V36.906
opaque
Copper Chlorophyllin E141 V13.701
transparent
V14.700
transparent
V14.701
transparent
V13.701 V14.700
transparent transparent
Not available Not available Not available
V17.705
opaque
Not available
V18.700
opaque
Not available
Pearl Copper-chlorophylin E141, Candurin (E171, E555) semi-transparent color V18.750
Pearl
Not available
Not available
SYNTHETIC COLORS No “Azo”-type colors Not available
Not available
V05.901
opaque
Not available
Not available
V17.907
opaque
Not available
Not available
V17.912
opaque
“Azo”-type colors requiring additional labelling “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” Not available
Not available
V04.903
pearl
V41.702
opaque
Not available
V42.902
opaque
V27.700
transparent
Not available
V23.903
transparent
V24.716
opaque
Not available
V24.904
opaque
V24.750
pearl
Not available
Capsule Color Composition & Acceptance in Food Supplements Capsule colors may be restricted based on application. We recommend careful consideration of your final color choice(s) to ensure only defined/ permitted colors are used according to the product market and countries of destination. Cross-check by your regulatory department, and with the appropriate authorities in the countries of application of the product, is advised.
V01.702 V01.903 V04.903 V05.901 V06.700 V06.902 V08.703 V11.700 V11.909 V13.701 V14.700 V14.701 V17.705 V17.907 V17.912 V18.700 V18.750 V18.904 V22.708 V22.900 V23.903 V24.716 V24.750 V24.904 V27.700 V36.700 V36.707 V36.710 V36.904 V36.906 V37.700 V37.903 V38.702 V38.903 V41.700 V41.702 V41.900 V42.901 V42.902 V43.700 V43.900 V44.700 V44.750 V44.900 V46.901
Black 7C 426C
Black opaque Light blue opaque
7407C
Standard brown transparent Standard brown transparent
421C
Light grey opaque Light grey opaque
349C
Dark green transparent Dark green transparent
337C
Light green opaque Light green opaque
357C
Dark green opaque
364C
Dark green opaque
133C
Dark green opaque
484c 1777C 178C
AZO TYPE COLORS
E 102
E 131
Light green opaque
3248C
1807C
E 122
Standard green transparent
363C 7489C
E 141
Standard brown opaque
401C 7489C
yes
Powder blue opaque
7501C 478C
E 150a
Black opaque
285C 3115C
E 150c
Capsugel description
E 133
Pantone code
E 129
Capsugel code
E 171 (E555)
Colors with Colorants of “NATURAL ORIGIN”. Natural indicates that the color is extracted from a natural source. Consult regulatory guidelines for the use of “natural” indication in finished product labelling. Opaque colors contain Titanium dioxide E171.
E 171
VCAPS® PLUS
E 172
DRCAPSTM
E 172
VCAPS®
Compositions and Acceptance for Use in EU markets for Food Supplements E 172
Available Capsule Color Shades
Swedish orange opaque Swedish orange opaque Pink transparent
yes
Pink opaque
yes
709C
Pink opaque
yes
709C
Pink opaque
yes
258C
Standard purple transparent
yes
7522C
Caramel opaque
7509C
Caramel opaque
159C
Caramel opaque
4635C
Caramel opaque
155C 7520C
Caramel opaque Flesh opaque
7415C
Flesh opaque
7401C
Ivory opaque
7401C
Ivory opaque
130C
Rich yellow opaque
108C
Rich yellow opaque
143C
Rich yellow opaque
1355C 107C transparent transparent
yes
Standard yellow opaque yes
Standard yellow opaque Natural transparent Natural transparent
white
White opaque
pearl white
White opaque
white
White opaque
157C
Light orange opaque
E 102 Tartrazine
E 133 Brilliant blue FCF
E 171
Titanium dioxide
E 171 Candurin silver fine (E 555)
E 122 Azorubine
E 141 Copper-chlorophyllin
E 172
Black iron oxide
E 129 Allura red AC
E 150A Caramel I
E 172
Red iron oxide
E 131 Patent blue V
E 150C Caramel ammoniacal
E 172
Yellow iron oxide
Capsugel code: Reference used by Capsugel to identify the colors. Pantone code: selected from the Pantone Formula Guide Solid Coated. Pantone codes are as close as possible to the original colors and therefore remain indicative only. Real samples may be provided on request for some selected colors.
A quantitative composition sheet can be provided upon request.
