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What is a food supplement?
A food supplement is a foodstuff presented in dose form (capsule, ampoule, etc.) composed of a concentrate of nutrients or other substances (plant, minerals, etc.). Its aim is to provide a beneficial nutritional intake or to support a health claim.
- Check product quality
- Check the basis of the claim
- Verify levels of substances to be monitored.
- Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea vs Rhodiola species)
- Ginseng (Ginseng root vs ginseng leaf)
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon vs Vaccinium species)
- Cinnamon (Cassia zeylanicum)
- Bilberry (Myrtillus communis)
- Ginkgo biloba (extract mixed with Sophora japonica extract)
Innovation & Methods
Our expertise
We offer analyses to check the regulatory compliance of your foodstuffs.
Quantitative analysis
Quantitative analysis of active substances / substances to be monitored according to the pharmacopoeias, our in-house methods or your supplier methods
Physico-chemical analysis
Physico-chemical analysis: water content (loss on drying or azeotropy), essential oil content, total ash, acid-insoluble ash.
Microbiology
Microbiology according to the European Pharmacopoeia (relevant chapters 2.6.12; 5.1.4 and 5.1.8)
Regulations
Our regulatory team supports you in assessing the compliance of your products through daily monitoring of applicable regulations and directives, draft texts and standards.
Our experts Céline and Aurélie are here to help.
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Audit
Carry out an auditA comprehensive quality audit to assess your production practices and guarantee product compliance. Our experts will provide tailored recommendations to optimise your processes and reduce risks.
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Traceability
Discover our toolWe help you set up effective traceability systems to ensure transparency throughout the cereal production chain. You will be able to track each batch from cultivation to final use.
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Whether you are a network manager, manufacturer or farmer, we help you ensure the long-term sustainability and compliance of your resource.
In the food supplement sector, quality and compliance are essential. Thanks to Phytocontrol Biopharma’s analyses, we secure our products before they go to market, with fast results and reliable support.
+1,000 satisfied customers
Research and expertise
A research centre at your service
We drive your projects forward with tailor-made solutions and close support. Technical expertise, full traceability and rigorous compliance: we turn your constraints into performance drivers.
Our experts are committed to supporting you in:
- Securing your production with high-precision analyses.
- Controlling your traceability, from raw material to finished product.
- Anticipating regulatory changes to ensure your compliance.
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We support you from order to delivery of results.
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