Vegan Certification Case: Heda Group - Shandong Hershey Capsule Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1992, Shandong Heda Group Co., Ltd. is an international cellulose ether producer, and also an ecological composite group company that connects the upstream and downstream of the cellulose ether industry chain and links the fields of plant-based meat and plant-based capsules. The group's wholly owned subsidiary, Shandong Hershey Capsule Co., Ltd., was established in 2014 and is committed to the R&D, production, and sales of HPMC plant-based empty capsules. Using a fully automatic plant-based capsule production line and an intelligent constant-temperature three-dimensional storage system, with independently developed raw materials and formulas and mature, stable production technology and processes, it has been recognized as a national-level "high-tech enterprise" and a "green factory."

Hershey pioneered an innovative production process for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) empty capsules. From production raw materials to capsule manufacturing, and through inspection until dispatch, every step is strictly controlled, ultimately forming HPMC empty capsules that have no toxic side effects, safe ingredients, no allergic reactions, and strong stability, suiting the natural, green, and safe health philosophy. As early as 2022, Hershey - with SINOQUAL's assistance - obtained international Halal certification for this product. To provide quality products and solutions to users in more countries and regions worldwide, in 2023 Hershey again chose SINOQUAL to obtain international Kosher certification and Vegan certification. Hershey's plant-based capsules use hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) as raw material, which is plant-derived and completely isolates the disease-residue problems that animal-source raw materials may cause, meeting the standards of Vegan certification - comprehensively guaranteeing quality, safe HPMC plant-based empty capsule products and professional service for health supplement and pharmaceutical enterprises.

With the rise of personalized new drugs and the rise of veganism, the market has higher requirements for capsule stability and safety risk assessment, and embracing nature has become a consumption trend. Natural, healthy, green plant-based capsules not only have a wide range of uses but also better safety, and market demand is showing strong growth.