Hershey HPMC Plant Capsules Obtain Triple Halal + Kosher + Vegan Certification

A SINOQUAL Halal & Kosher & Vegan triple-certification case study - Heda Group / Shandong Hershey Capsule Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1992, Shandong Heda Group Co., Ltd. is an international cellulose ether producer and an ecological conglomerate that connects the upstream and downstream cellulose ether industry chain, extending into fields such as plant-based meat and plant capsules. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shandong Hershey Capsule Co., Ltd., was established in 2014 and is dedicated to the R&D, production, and sales of HPMC plant-based empty capsules. It uses fully automatic plant capsule production lines and intelligent constant-temperature three-dimensional warehousing systems, with self-developed raw materials and formulations and mature, stable production technology. It has been recognized as a national-level High-Tech Enterprise and Green Factory.

Hershey pioneered an innovative production process for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose empty capsules. From raw materials to capsule manufacturing, then through inspection until release from the warehouse, every step is strictly controlled, ultimately producing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose empty capsules that are free of any toxic side effects, safe in composition, non-allergenic, and highly stable, in line with a natural, green, and safe health philosophy. As early as 2022, Hershey obtained international Halal certification for this product with SINOQUAL''s assistance. To provide high-quality products and solutions to users in more countries and regions worldwide, Hershey again chose SINOQUAL in 2023 to obtain international Kosher certification and Vegan certification. Hershey''s plant capsules use hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) as raw material, which is derived from plants and completely isolates the disease-residue risks that animal-sourced materials may cause, meeting the standards of Vegan certification. This comprehensively ensures the supply of high-quality and safe HPMC plant-based empty capsule products and professional services to health-supplement and pharmaceutical enterprises.

With the rise of personalized new drugs and the emergence of vegetarianism, the market demands higher capsule stability and safety risk assessment. As advocating natural products becomes a consumer trend, natural, healthy, and green plant capsules not only have wide applications but also offer better safety, and market demand is showing strong growth.