Private-label gummy launch guide for Ireland
Ireland’s supplement market benefits from English-language EU artwork and a strong pharma cluster anchored by Pfizer and Lilly, with Glanbia’s HQ in Kilkenny. For brand owners briefing a gummy project, Dublin provides a commercial hub where FSAI notification governs market entry. DAT coordinates formulation and production remotely through DAT's project-managed production workflow
- Region
- Western Europe
- Working routes
- White-label · Semi-custom · Custom
- Documentation
- 4 gates by project stage
Capital: Dublin. Largest commercial city: Dublin. Population: 5.1 million. The supplement industry signal is strong: English-language EU artwork streamlines packaging, and the pharma cluster (Pfizer, Lilly) plus Glanbia’s HQ signal a mature contract-manufacturing ecosystem. Key cities include Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.
English-language EU artwork + pharma cluster (Pfizer, Lilly) + Glanbia HQ
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) oversees supplement compliance. Brand owners must file a FSAI notification before placing a product on the market. DAT supplies a documentation pack (specification sheet, ingredient declarations, Certificate of Analysis) to support the notification. All regulatory requirements are reviewed per project against the Irish framework.
FSAI
FSAI notification
Brands DAT typically briefs from this market
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**DTC supplement brands** launching English-language EU ranges from Dublin, leveraging Ireland’s common-law legal system and English-speaking workforce.
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**Pharma-adjacent brands** co-developing gummy formats for wellness lines, drawing on the Pfizer/Lilly talent pool for formulation input.
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**Glanbia-adjacent sports nutrition brands** extending into gummy delivery for protein or electrolyte concepts.
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**Established multi-SKU brands** adding a gummy sub-range to existing capsule or powder lines, requiring semi-custom dose and flavour adjustments.
Energy & focus gummies suit Ireland’s active professional workforce. Beauty & skin gummies align with the Glanbia sports-nutrition heritage and consumer interest in collagen. Sleep & stress gummies address urban demand in Dublin and Cork. Kids & family gummies serve the family demographic, with English-language labelling simplifying compliance.
Goods enter the EU via DAT’s Portugal warehouse, then move under EU free movement of goods to Ireland. No customs declaration is required for intra-EU transit. For non-EU raw materials, a customs entry is filed at the Portuguese port. Irish brand owners receive stock at their nominated Dublin or Cork 3PL.
Frequently asked questions — Ireland
Does DAT have a facility in Ireland?
No. DAT coordinates formulation and production remotely through DAT's project-managed production workflow All gummies are manufactured at our EU facility, then shipped to your nominated Irish 3PL.Which regulatory authority oversees supplements in Ireland?
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) oversees supplement compliance. Brand owners must file a FSAI notification before market placement.Are there Ireland-specific labelling requirements?
Irish labelling follows EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011, with mandatory English-language declarations. Irish co-official language (Gaeilge) is optional unless targeting Irish-language consumers. Reviewed per project.What MOQ does DAT support for an Ireland launch?
White-label from 1,000 units (PET bottle), semi-custom from 2,500 units (doypack), custom development from 5,000 units.How long does an Ireland gummy launch typically take?
White-label: 8–10 weeks from artwork approval. Semi-custom: 12–14 weeks. Custom: 16–20 weeks, including stability testing and FSAI notification preparation.Which gummy categories does DAT manufacture for Irish brands?
Energy & focus, beauty & skin, sleep & stress, and kids & family gummies are the most requested categories for Irish brand owners.How do I start an Ireland project?
Submit a brief via the request-quote page. Include target category, volume estimate, and any existing artwork. DAT will respond with a project timeline and documentation gate plan.Can DAT support a launch covering Ireland plus neighbouring markets?
Yes. Ireland plus the UK is a common dual-market launch. Both markets accept English-language artwork, though UK MHRA notification differs from FSAI. DAT coordinates separate documentation packs per project.Does DAT ship directly to retailers in Ireland?
No. DAT ships to your nominated Irish 3PL or fulfilment centre. You manage retailer distribution as the food business operator.What documentation does DAT provide for FSAI notification?
DAT provides a specification sheet, full ingredient declarations, a Certificate of Analysis per batch, and a manufacturing process summary. The brand owner files the notification with FSAI.
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Browse private label by format for Ireland
Reviewed concepts grouped by manufacturing format. Same 4-gate documentation route, catalogue-led.
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Gummies →
Pectin-based supplement gummies — the mature DAT Supply format. Used across daily wellness, beauty, sleep and kids ranges.
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Capsules →
Hard or vegetarian capsule format. Reviewed per project; documentation route follows the standard project gates.
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Softgels →
Softgel format for oil-soluble actives. Reviewed per project; sub-supplier capability confirmed during the brief.
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Tablets →
Compressed tablet format. Reviewed per project; finish (uncoated, film-coated, chewable) confirmed during the brief.
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Soft chews →
Soft, paste-based chewable supplement format. Distinct from gummies — its own matrix, base and process.
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Powders →
Loose powder or scoopable supplement format. Format confirmed per project — jar, doypack, sachet or tub.
DAT supports three working routes for every market. White-label adapts a reviewed gummy concept and brand artwork from 1,000 units (PET bottle). Semi-custom adjusts dose, flavour or active stack within an existing matrix from 2,500 units (doypack). Custom development covers bespoke formulation and packaging from 5,000 units.
Each project passes four gates: brief review (concept and target market), spec confirmation (active levels, excipients, packaging), artwork review per the Irish framework (FSAI labelling rules), and batch-specific Certificate of Analysis after QC release. The brand owner remains the food business operator for FSAI notification.
Public-ready concepts for Ireland
A short pick of reviewed concepts from the public catalogue. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project.
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Acne Control Gummies
Acne Control Gummies is a white-label pectin-gummy supplement concept for brands building a beauty & skin range. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project and target market.
ACV Metabolic Daily Pack Sachets
ACV Metabolic Daily Pack Sachets is a white-label sachet-based supplement concept for brands building a digestive & gut range. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project and target market.
Adaptogen Focus Gummies
Adaptogen Focus Gummies is a white-label pectin-gummy supplement concept for brands building a men's health range. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project and target market.
Anti-Aging Antioxidant Gummies
Anti-Aging Antioxidant Gummies is a white-label pectin-gummy supplement concept for brands building a beauty & skin range. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project and target market.
Antioxidant Complex Gummies
Antioxidant Complex Gummies is a white-label pectin-gummy supplement concept for brands building a beauty & skin range. Final positioning, claims and documentation are reviewed per project and target market.
Antioxidant Support
Daily chew with salmon oil and krill for antioxidant and skin & coat support.
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