About APEX CSM
APEX Contract Supplement Manufacturing (APEX CSM) is a U.S.-based turnkey partner built for brands that want speed, quality, and accountability. We help founders validate early demand, and we help established teams protect consistency at scale—across capsules, tablets, powders, gummies, liquids, softgels, and specialty delivery formats.
Our Purpose
Build a manufacturing experience that feels predictable—timelines you can plan around, documentation you can trust, and a team that treats your brand like it’s on the line. Because it is.
Speed Without Chaos
Fast lead times only matter when the work is controlled. We keep schedules tight with clear checkpoints, proactive QA, and packaging and component planning that prevents surprises late in the project.
Built for Real Growth
Flexible MOQs make it easier to launch responsibly. As you scale, we help stabilize raw materials, tighten specs, and maintain consistent finished-goods quality across replenishment cycles.
Turnkey, Not Hands-Off
Turnkey should feel like fewer handoffs, not less transparency. APEX CSM supports your project across R&D, manufacturing, packaging, compliance, and fulfillment—with one accountable path to ship.
What We Do
APEX CSM is a contract supplement manufacturing partner for brands that want to move fast while staying compliant. We coordinate the work required to bring a finished product to market—formulation guidance, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, documentation, and distribution-ready release.
Delivery Forms
- Capsules (gelatin & veggie)
- Tablets (standard, chewable, coated)
- Powders (tubs, sticks, sachets)
- Gummies (gelatin & pectin)
- Liquids (shots, tinctures, syrups)
- Softgels & specialty systems
Packaging
- Bottles & jars
- Pouches & canisters
- Stick packs & sachets
- Blister cards & kits
- Retail-ready configurations
- Case packs & shippers
R&D Support
- Formula strategy & optimization
- Flavor and sensory guidance
- Excipient and flow planning
- Stability considerations
- COA and spec alignment
- Reformulation support
Fulfillment
- Lot coding & traceability
- Documentation packets
- DTC and retail workflows
- 3PL handoff coordination
- Reorder planning
- National distribution support
How APEX CSM Works
A clear, brand-friendly path from concept to shipment—designed to reduce bottlenecks, protect compliance, and keep your launch plan intact.
Discovery
Define goals, target customer, claims strategy, format, and timeline guardrails.
R&D & Quote
Costed scenarios with formulation options, packaging routes, and MOQ pathways.
Sourcing
Ingredient and component alignment to your specs, timeline, and documentation needs.
Manufacturing
Production within FDA- and cGMP-certified facilities with in-process controls.
Release & Ship
Finished-goods testing, COAs, lot traceability, and coordinated freight or 3PL handoff.
Quality and Documentation You Can Defend
Brands grow when customers trust what’s inside the bottle—and when retailers and marketplaces can verify it. We treat documentation as part of the product, not an afterthought.
- Identity, potency, and purity testing aligned to your specs
- Microbial and heavy-metal screening as required
- Lot coding and traceability for predictable reorders
- COAs and release packets that support audits and listings
Who We Serve
APEX CSM supports supplement brands across the full lifecycle—from first SKU to mature product portfolios.
Startups
Launch with lean MOQs and a realistic plan. We help you pick the right delivery form, build label-ready specs, and ship an initial run you can confidently market.
Growth Brands
Improve consistency and reduce friction across reorders. We help stabilize inputs, refine packaging, and build a cadence that keeps inventory healthy through demand swings.
Enterprise Teams
Scale with confidence through disciplined QA and predictable documentation. We support complex packaging, multi-SKU coordination, and high scrutiny channels.
About Our Standards
Your brand reputation is tied to quality systems, not marketing promises. Our network operates within FDA- and cGMP-certified environments, with disciplined SOPs designed to protect label accuracy and consumer trust.
Compliance-First Execution
We help you stay aligned to practical requirements that affect real-world sales—label review readiness, claim positioning guardrails, and documentation that supports retailer and marketplace expectations. If you plan to scale channels, we plan for that up front.
A National Footprint for Resilience
A broader U.S. manufacturing and supply network helps reduce single-point failures. It also supports smarter scheduling, better component availability, and more options when your timeline is non-negotiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for brand owners evaluating an APEX CSM partnership.