Horphag Research
Swiss supplier of a standardized French maritime pine bark extract for supplements and cosmetics.
- MOQ
- Not publicly disclosed
- LEAD TIME
- Not publicly disclosed
Overview
Horphag Research is a Swiss company and the exclusive worldwide supplier of Pycnogenol, a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster). Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Horphag works with hundreds of companies globally to develop Pycnogenol product formulas. The ingredient is available in more than 1,000 dietary supplements, cosmetic, and functional food products worldwide. Pycnogenol is backed by over 450 published studies and 160 clinical trials spanning cardiovascular health, cognitive function, skin health, joint health, sports nutrition, and metabolic wellness.
Certifications
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Capabilities
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Pycnogenol (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) · Standardized Botanical Extracts
- CAPABILITIES
- Botanical extracts or ingredients · Branded or patented ingredients · Clinical research or study support · Custom development or formulation help · Regulatory or claims support
Sources
What we couldn't verify
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- Pine bark sourced from Les Landes forest in France; extraction and processing location not independently confirmed
- Single-ingredient company. Pycnogenol is essentially the sole commercial product
- Certification details beyond cGMP not independently verified from public databases
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (cGMP). What Part 111 requires
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Enforcement screening: included in Inventory Ready's most recent completed pass against FDA's published recall datasets (2026-07-09). Method and limits →
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