Direct supply from state-of-the-art botanical extraction facilities. Formulated to meet strict European standards for potency, purity, and safety.
UniCare is a professional supplier of natural active ingredients. Our products are widely used in various fields such as dietary supplement, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We focus on product development and quality stability, and insist on growing together with our customers around the world.
UniCare has deep cooperation with several excellent Chinese manufacturers who have complete quality management system certifications, including but not limited to GMP, EUGMP, CEP, ISO9001, ISO22000, and HACCP. Each factory has independent testing capabilities and is equipped with advanced and efficient testing equipment to ensure the high quality and long-term stability of each batch of products.
Germany represents one of Europe's most mature and demanding markets for botanical extracts. Driven by a historic consumer preference for natural therapies, coupled with advanced pharmaceutical standards, German brands command premium positioning globally. Within this landscape, ingredients like Cranberry Powder (Großfrüchtige Moosbeere) have transitioned from basic consumer dietary supplements to highly sophisticated bioactive materials utilized in clinical phytomedicine and complex functional nutrition profiles.
In Germany, Cranberry Powder is highly sought after for its rich content of Type-A Proanthocyanidins (PACs), which are clinically evaluated for urinary tract health (Blasenentzündung prevention). The commercial and industrial demands focus on standardized PAC concentration (typically quantified using the DMAC method to ensure analytical consistency). Industrial buyers, ranging from major German drugstores (Drogeriemärkte like dm and Rossmann) to established pharmaceutical brands (Apotheken-Exklusiv products), demand strict adherence to European regulations concerning contaminants, pesticide residues, and PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons).
Every batch of botanical extract imported into the Germany market must strictly conform to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) criteria and the German Food, Feed and Commodities Code (LFGB). This implies rigorous validation of heavy metal limits (Lead < 3.0 ppm, Cadmium < 1.0 ppm, Mercury < 0.1 ppm), and absolute compliance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding pesticide residues.
Procurement teams in Germany-based phyto-pharmaceutical companies operate under strict risk management models. Sourcing raw materials demands a dual strategy: maximizing structural cost efficiency through partnerships with scaled Chinese extraction facilities while securing absolute compliance with German regulatory and microbiological thresholds. Standardized botanical extracts, including premium Ginkgo Biloba, Resveratrol, and Green Tea catechins, require extensive regulatory support documentation, such as allergen statements, GMO-free status declarations, BSE/TSE statements, and stability data reports conforming to ICH guidelines.
Driving health innovation through scientific rigor and sustainable botanical cultivation.
Unlocking the therapeutic potential of botanicals through advanced separation and standardization methodologies.
Continually refining molecular extraction yields while lowering environmental footprints across our supply chain.
Utilizing high-performance chromatography and automated production networks to guarantee zero-defect batches.
Fostering a safe, diverse workspace and giving back to the regions where we cultivate our raw botanicals.
UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and operates the largest and most advanced extraction factory in China. The entire production line is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automatic control system.
We have engineered a highly robust supply chain configuration featuring two dedicated GMP workshops containing six multi-functional extraction lines. Among these is China's only acetone-process production line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract that is fully compliant with EU-GMP and CEP certifications. This complex process effectively eliminates harmful ginkgolic acids while retaining highly standardized active flavone glycosides and terpene lactones.
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All facilities run under verified GMP codes, ensuring complete traceability from raw botanical arrivals to final export shipments.
Equipped with China's only EU-compliant acetone extraction line to output low ginkgolic acid Ginkgo Biloba Extract.
Massive raw material handling capacity allows us to manage high-volume supply agreements without volatile price surges.
Six automated lines utilizing SCADA control networks to continuously monitor solvent ratios, temperatures, and run periods.
Six large-scale 20-ton fermentation tanks optimized for enzyme-modified bio-transformations and cosmetic active ingredients.
Equipped with dynamic countercurrent lines (10T & 15T configurations) that achieve optimal ingredient yields with lower solvent usage.
State-of-the-art analytical equipment guarantees the chemical and physical criteria of every botanical batch shipped to Germany.
United New Life has established a leading and complete quality control system, and strictly controls the high quality of products in accordance with the quality system. With advanced testing instruments, strict control of product quality, to provide every customer with high quality products. Detectable items are: Signature component detection (HPLC or UV), solvent residues GC, pesticide residues (organochlorine detection) GC-MS-MS, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, copper) ICP-MS microscopic identification, moisture, dry weight loss, ash, microbial limits, thin layer identification, weighing, conductivity, PH, sulfur dioxide residue, routine detection, etc.
| Analytical Dimension | Specific Parameters Measured & Verified |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay testing, peak-by-peak HPLC fingerprint identification |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | ICP-MS detection of heavy metals, GC-MS-MS screening for pesticide residues, GC testing for organic solvents |
| Microbe Analysis | Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC), Yeast & Mold, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, specific pathogens |
| Raw Material Control | Cultivation source tracking, GACP status evaluation, non-GMO confirmation, allergen profiles |
| Stability & Environmental Testing | Accelerated shelf life testing at designated humidity/temp zones under ICH parameters |
| Key Lab Instruments & Hardware | Quantity Available in CNAS Certified Lab |
|---|---|
| UHPLC, Agilent 1290 (Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography) | 2 Units |
| HPLC, Agilent 1260 (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) | 4 Units |
| HPLC, Shimadzu LC-20AT | 2 Units |
| HPLC, Dionex Ultimate 3000 | 2 Units |
| ELSD, Shimadzu 2000ES (Evaporative Light Scattering Detector) | 2 Units |
| GC, Shimadzu GC-2010 (Gas Chromatograph for Residual Solvents) | 1 Unit |
| AAS, Shimadzu AA-7000 (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for heavy metals) | 1 Unit |
UniCare reinvests 10% of our annual net profit directly into research and development. In addition to optimizing plant extract separation yields, we maintain a dedicated lab division focused on natural fermentation and enzyme-assisted transformations. Sourcing high-activity cosmetic and health raw materials demands innovative bio-conversions that transcend traditional solid-liquid extraction methodologies.
We maintain a long-term academic partnership with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. This collaboration accelerates the transition of laboratory-scale bio-fermentations to commercial manufacturing, supplying German cosmetic and therapeutic brands with novel, eco-friendly bioactive ingredients.
To ensure complete chemical consistency, we have established direct sourcing partnerships and contracted agricultural programs across verified regional microclimates. Our raw material procurement system tracks every batch of harvested biomass to its specific plot of origin.
UniCare has established dedicated cultivation bases for Ginkgo Biloba leaves, Epimedium, Phellodendron, and Olive leaves. These plots are managed in accordance with the Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) for starting materials of herbal origin. By collaborating with agricultural research organizations to develop high-yield cultivars, we steadily optimize the concentration of key target molecules, lowering manufacturing costs for B2B buyers.
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German botanical formulations require high chemical stability, clean-label characteristics, and clear safety profiles. Sourcing standardized ingredients is key across three primary industry sectors:
Phytomedicines represent a significant market share in German pharmacies. Products targeting cognitive performance, peripheral circulation improvement, and urinary wellness rely on standardized botanical profiles. For instance, Ginkgo Biloba extract must satisfy strict monographs (e.g., German Commission E) by containing 22-27% flavone glycosides, 5-7% terpene lactones, and keeping ginkgolic acids below 5 ppm. These criteria can only be met using sophisticated, multi-stage extraction setups, such as our dedicated acetone-process line.
German dietary supplement consumers prioritize premium quality and raw material origin. We support brands in this sector with standardized ingredients like Resveratrol, Berberine HCl, and Milk Thistle. These materials are formulated with clean-label carrier systems, avoiding unwanted processing aids like magnesium stearate, in line with modern European clean-label trends.
Germany's personal care sector emphasizes natural ingredients with scientifically validated bio-activity. Ingredients such as Green Tea polyphenols (EGCG), Pomegranate punicalagins, and active plant extracts are widely used in clean cosmetics. These formulations require low microbiological counts, low color profiles, and zero synthetic residue carriers.
High-purity botanical actives optimized for German and European nutraceutical, food-grade, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Essential regulatory, quality, and supply chain answers for professional buyers in Germany.
We test every raw material batch against EC Regulation 396/2005 parameters using GC-MS-MS screening in our CNAS-certified laboratory. We verify pesticide-free status and provide complete analytical reports to our German partners before shipment.
We provide comprehensive B2B documentation packages, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing active ingredient assay, microbiological profiles, and heavy metal testing via ICP-MS. We also provide allergen reports, GMO statements, TSE/BSE certifications, and flowcharts of our manufacturing processes.
Yes. UniCare operates a dedicated acetone extraction line that complies with EU-GMP and CEP certifications. This process maintains high active ingredient levels while keeping ginkgolic acids consistently below 5 ppm, fully satisfying European monograph standards.
Standard air transport lead times range between 7 to 10 days, while ocean freight takes approximately 30 to 45 days. We also offer customization of particle sizes (mesh profiles) to meet specific manufacturing needs for capsules, direct-compress tablets, or instant powder blends.
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