Buyers searching for supplement bottles wholesale, pill bottles in bulk, capsule bottles or vitamin bottles wholesale are almost always filling capsules, tablets, gummies or powders on a production schedule. The questions that decide the order are practical: PET or HDPE, packer or Boston round, which neck finish and liner, which closure, and whether the stock is already in the United States with the compliance paperwork your QA file needs. This guide sets out the plastic supplement containers Zenith Nutra Products holds in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York, and how to specify them.
In short: Zenith stocks PET packer bottles in 30, 50, 60, 100, 150, 200, 250, 500, 750 and 1000 ml, clear or amber, in packer (wide mouth) and Boston round styles with 28-400 to 53-400 necks, and food-grade HDPE powder jars from 100 ml to 5 L, white or natural, with 53-400 to 100-400 wide mouths. Closures come smooth, ribbed, child-resistant or flip-top, with foil induction seal, PE foam or pressure-sensitive liners. The minimum order is 1 pallet (count varies by size), with volume pricing on multiple pallets, and stocked items typically dispatch within 3–7 business days from US stock. Prices are quoted per order — request a quote with capacity, material, colour, neck finish, closure, liner and quantity.
Pill bottles, capsule bottles, packers and jars: which container is which?
The trade uses several names for the same few containers. A “pill bottle”, “capsule bottle” or “vitamin bottle” for retail supplements is usually a packer bottle: a straight-sided round bottle with a wide mouth so capsules and tablets fill and pour freely. Powders and large counts go into wide-mouth jars that take a scoop. Pharmacy prescription vials (push-and-turn dram vials) are a different format and are not part of the Zenith range.
| Format | Typical fills | Why buyers choose it | Zenith record |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET packer bottle (wide mouth) | Capsules, tablets, softgels, gummies and chewables for retail and e-commerce | Glass-clear so the product shows; shatterproof and light | PET Packer Bottles, 30–1000 ml |
| PET Boston round | Liquids and smaller counts where a narrower neck suits the closure | Classic rounded-shoulder shape in clear or amber | PET Packer Bottles (Boston round style) |
| HDPE wide-mouth jar | Protein, pre-workout and drink-mix powders; bulk capsule and tablet counts | Opaque, light, unbreakable; good moisture barrier, excellent with an induction seal; scoop-friendly mouth | HDPE Powder Jars & Containers, 100 ml–5 L |
| Amber glass packer or Boston round | Light-sensitive actives with a long shelf life | Amber glass blocks wavelengths below 470 nm | Amber Glass Bottles, 15–1000 ml |
PET or HDPE for supplements?
PET is glass-clear, so the product is visible, which suits retail and e-commerce presentation, and it weighs roughly 10% of equivalent glass. HDPE is opaque but offers a slightly better moisture barrier and costs less at larger sizes. For capsules and gummies sold on shelf, PET usually wins; for bulk powders, HDPE. Amber PET gives useful light protection, though somewhat less than amber glass; for highly photosensitive actives with a long shelf life, amber glass remains the safer choice.
Whichever resin you choose, a foil induction seal is strongly recommended for hygroscopic contents: it provides tamper evidence and a genuine moisture barrier that a cap alone cannot deliver.
Specifications buyers ask for
All values below are copied from the product records. Values are typical; the documents issued for your order govern.
| Specification | PET packer bottles | HDPE powder jars |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 30, 50, 60, 100, 150, 200, 250, 500, 750, 1000 ml | 100, 200, 300, 500, 750 ml; 1, 2, 3, 5 L |
| Material | Food-grade PET | Food-grade HDPE |
| Colours | Clear, amber | White, natural; custom at volume |
| Styles | Packer (wide mouth), Boston round | Wide-mouth jar; accommodates standard scoops |
| Neck finishes | 28-400, 33-400, 38-400, 45-400, 53-400 | 53-400, 63-400, 70-400, 89-400, 100-400 |
| Closure options | Smooth, ribbed, child-resistant, flip-top | Smooth, ribbed, child-resistant, flip-top |
| Liner options | Foil induction seal, PE foam, pressure-sensitive | Foil induction seal, PE foam, pressure-sensitive |
| Barrier / clarity | Glass-clear; approx. 10% of the weight of equivalent glass | Moisture barrier good; excellent with induction seal |
| Recyclable | Yes — resin code 1 | Yes — resin code 2 |
| Grade | Food contact grade | Food contact grade |
| Compliance listed | FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 food contact compliant · EU 10/2011 compliant · BPA-free | FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 food contact compliant · EU 10/2011 compliant · BPA-free |
| Country of origin (as listed) | China, Thailand and India (other countries available on request) | China, Thailand and India (other countries available on request) |
Neck finish, closure and liner: get the match right
A neck finish such as 38-400 gives the closure diameter in millimetres (38) and the thread style (400). The closure and liner must be ordered in the same finish as the bottle, so put the finish on every line of the RFQ. A few practical points:
- Induction seal liners need an induction sealer on your line. If you do not have one, specify PE foam or pressure-sensitive liners instead, and say so on the quote.
- Child-resistant closures are offered for both PET bottles and HDPE jars; specify them where your product or market requires child-resistant packaging, and ask for the closure documentation on the quote.
- Flip-top closures suit products dispensed often; ribbed or smooth screw caps suit standard capsule and tablet SKUs.
- Wide mouths (53-400 and above on jars) leave room for a scoop and for automatic filling heads.
Choosing capacity for a capsule or tablet count
Bottle capacity depends on the capsule size, the count and the headspace you want for cotton, desiccant or a scoop. Rather than guess, send the capsule or tablet size, the count per bottle and whether a desiccant goes in, and we will recommend a capacity and neck finish from stock. For capsule dimensions, see our capsule size chart (000–4); the empty capsules themselves can ship on the same purchase order.
MOQ, packing, lead time and terms
| Term | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 pallet (count varies by size); volume pricing on multiple pallets |
| Packing | Bulk cartons or bulk-bagged, palletised and shrink wrapped |
| Lead time | 3–7 business days from US stock in Ronkonkoma, NY, for stocked items; custom colours on HDPE require a higher minimum and add lead time |
| Freight | Parcel for small quantities, LTL freight for pallets; international air and sea with export documentation |
| Trade terms | FOB, CIF and DDP quoted |
| Payment | Opening orders prepaid by wire transfer or ACH; Net 30 for established accounts after a credit review |
| Claims | Inspect on arrival; quality claims within 30 days of delivery with the lot number |
Full details are on our shipping and terms page.
Documents to request
- Food-contact compliance statement for the exact size, resin and colour supplied (FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 for PET, 177.1520 for HDPE; EU 10/2011 where you sell into the EU).
- BPA-free statement.
- Specification sheet or drawing with capacity, neck finish and dimensions, so your filling line and label can be set up before the pallet arrives.
- Closure and liner specification, including child-resistant closure documentation where used.
- Country of origin for the lot shipped.
RFQ checklist for supplement bottles and jars
- Format: PET packer, PET Boston round or HDPE wide-mouth jar.
- Capacity in ml (or cc) for each SKU.
- Colour: clear or amber PET; white or natural HDPE (custom colour at volume).
- Neck finish, for example 38-400 or 45-400.
- Closure: smooth, ribbed, child-resistant or flip-top, and closure colour.
- Liner: foil induction seal, PE foam or pressure-sensitive (and whether you have an induction sealer).
- Contents and count: capsule or tablet size and count, gummy or powder, and any desiccant.
- Quantity per SKU in pallets, and whether bottles and closures should ship together.
- Documents your QA team needs (see the list above).
- Ship-to ZIP, delivery window and preferred trade terms (FOB, CIF or DDP).
Send the checklist through the quote form and we will reply with pricing and stock confirmation.
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- Capsule size chart 000–4 for wholesale buyers
- Contract manufacturing RFQ checklist for US supplement brands
- Products: PET packer bottles · HDPE powder jars · amber glass bottles · empty capsules · stand-up pouches and sachets
- All packaging and storage lines
Need the bottles filled as well? See contract manufacturing.
Request a quote
Send the format, capacity, colour, neck finish, closure, liner, quantity per SKU and ship-to ZIP. Request a quote or contact our team.
