Choosing a contract manufacturing partner for a supplement brand comes down to a handful of hard questions: Can they meet your quality standards on paper and in the lab? Can they actually produce your volumes? And can they get your product across borders without regulatory headaches? Livlong Nutraceuticals, a subsidiary of Arjuna Natural, is one of the manufacturers Indian and international brands evaluate for exactly these reasons. Here’s what to verify before signing on — using Livlong as a working example of what a due-diligence checklist should look like.
Certifications: What to Actually Check
Livlong’s facility operates under GMP and ISO 22000 food safety certification, alongside FSSAI approval. These aren’t just badges GMP governs the manufacturing process itself (equipment, hygiene, documentation), while ISO 22000 covers food safety management specifically. For any manufacturer you’re evaluating, ask for:
- Current GMP and ISO certificates (not expired ones)
- Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for the specific ingredients or finished products you’d be ordering
- Any additional certifications relevant to your target market — Halal or Kosher matter for Middle Eastern and observant consumer markets, for instance
A manufacturer should be able to produce these documents on request, batch by batch, not just point to a certifications page on their website.
Scientific Backing and R&D
Livlong operates under Arjuna Natural, a botanical extract manufacturer founded in 1989 — meaning Arjuna brings roughly 35 years of extraction and formulation research to Livlong’s manufacturing operations. That parentage matters for B2B buyers because it means product formulations aren’t just assembled from off-the-shelf ingredients; they draw on an existing research and testing infrastructure.
When evaluating any manufacturer’s R&D claims, it’s worth asking:
- Do they formulate in-house, or license formulations from elsewhere?
- Can they point to specific studies or standardized extracts behind their key ingredients (for example, a specific curcumin or ashwagandha extract with published research behind it)?
- Is there a dedicated formulation team, or is R&D outsourced?
Manufacturing Capacity and Format Range
This is where vague claims are easiest to spot and easiest to verify. Livlong’s Aluva, Kerala facility runs:
- An automated capsule line rated up to 40,000 capsules per hour (capsule sizes 000 to 5)
- Sachet form-fill-seal lines producing up to 40,000 sachets per shift
- Liquid filling lines handling 50–500 mL formats at up to 3,000 bottles per shift
- A recently added softgel line for omega-3 and herbal oil capsules
Beyond capsules and softgels, the facility also produces tablets, powders, and syrups — useful if you’re planning to expand a single product into multiple formats without switching manufacturers.
For your own shortlist, don’t take throughput numbers at face value ask for a facility tour (virtual or in person), a sample run, or a reference client who’s ordered comparable volumes.
Export Readiness
If you’re planning to sell outside India, export experience is a real differentiator. Livlong currently exports to more than 70 countries across all seven continents, which speaks to a manufacturer that’s already navigated multiple regulatory regimes rather than one exporting for the first time.
Questions worth asking any prospective manufacturer:
- Have they previously registered products in your specific target market?
- Do they provide the paperwork importers typically need COAs, MSDS, shelf-life data as standard, or as a paid add-on?
- Do they have experience with your target market’s specific regulatory body (FDA, EFSA, GCC standards, etc.)?
Sustainability and Transparency
Arjuna Natural, Livlong’s parent company, has stated a commitment to environment-friendly technologies and clean energy use at its manufacturing sites. For buyers who need this for their own brand positioning or retailer requirements, ask for specifics energy sourcing, waste handling, water usage rather than a general sustainability statement, since practices vary a lot between “we recycle packaging” and formal environmental certification.
On transparency, a reliable manufacturing partner should provide COAs and batch documentation as a default part of every shipment, not something you have to request each time.
2026 Buyer’s Checklist
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Valid GMP, ISO 22000, FSSAI (and Halal/Kosher if relevant) | Confirms baseline manufacturing and food-safety compliance |
| In-house formulation team and named ingredient science | Signals real R&D depth, not just repackaged formulas |
| Documented throughput for your required format and volume | Confirms they can actually deliver at your scale |
| Prior export experience in your target country | Reduces regulatory friction and registration delays |
| Standard-issue COAs, MSDS, and shelf-life documentation | Protects you if a batch is questioned by a retailer or regulator |
| Format flexibility (capsules, softgels, powders, syrups) | Lets you expand your line without changing manufacturers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Livlong a manufacturer or a consumer brand?
Livlong is primarily a B2B contract and private-label manufacturer. It also has a consumer-facing co-brand, CureGarden, through which some of its formulations reach individual buyers directly.
Where is Livlong’s manufacturing facility located?
Aluva, Kerala the same region where its parent company, Arjuna Natural, was founded and is headquartered.
What product formats can Livlong manufacture?
Capsules, softgels, tablets, powders, and syrups, produced across dedicated lines for each format.
How many countries does Livlong export to?
Livlong states it exports to more than 70 countries across all seven continents, per its own published export figures.
What should I ask for before signing a contract manufacturing agreement?
At minimum: current certification copies, sample COAs, a documented production timeline for your order volume, and references from an existing client with comparable requirements.
Conclusion
Vetting a nutraceutical manufacturer comes down to verifiable specifics rather than general claims of trustworthiness: valid certifications you can check yourself, documented production capacity, and export experience in the markets you actually care about. Livlong’s certifications, Aluva-based manufacturing infrastructure, and export footprint give B2B buyers concrete points to verify — which is the standard any manufacturer on your shortlist should be able to meet.
