BASF Newtrition
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
BASF SE is a German multinational chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The Newtrition portfolio, within BASF's Nutrition & Health division, supplies vitamins and carotenoids to the dietary supplement industry. BASF produces vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, and K, along with carotenoid ingredients including Lucantin. Note: BASF divested its omega-3, plant sterol, and CLA product lines to Louis Dreyfus Company in September 2025, narrowing the supplement-relevant portfolio to vitamins and carotenoids. BASF ingredients are distributed in the US through ChemPoint and Univar Solutions.
Directory Listing — Records Reviewed
Public records and independent sources have been reviewed.
What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
Not publicly disclosed
Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
Vitamins (A, B-complex, C, D, E, K), Carotenoids (Lucantin), Nutritional Premixes
Capabilities
Large-Scale Vitamin Manufacturing, Carotenoid Production, Nutritional Premix Formulation, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory and Technical Support
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
German multinational chemical company, Ludwigshafen HQ. Newtrition portfolio within Nutrition & Health division targets dietary supplement manufacturers with vitamins and carotenoids. Portfolio narrowed after September 2025 divestiture of omega-3s, plant sterols, and CLA to Louis Dreyfus Company. July 2024 Ludwigshafen fire caused extended supply disruption. US distribution via ChemPoint and Univar, no direct US manufacturing for supplement ingredients. SupplySide West exhibitor. Trade press coverage in NutraIngredients and Nutritional Outlook confirms supplement market participation.
Sources
- BASF Official Website(2026-04-02)
- BASF Nutrition & Health Portfolio(2026-04-02)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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