Explore our top-tier active botanicals configured specifically for pharmaceutical and wellness formulations across major economic zones like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
Deep-dive into Colombia's growing phytomedicine, functional food, and organic cosmetic sectors.
Colombia holds one of the highest levels of biodiversity globally, creating a highly educated consumer base that is intensely receptive to plant-derived therapeutics. Over the past decade, the country’s health and wellness industries have evolved rapidly. Supported by the regulatory framework of INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos), food processors and pharmaceutical companies in Colombia are actively seeking alternative, clean-label natural active ingredients to substitute synthetic chemicals.
Several factors drive this localized transition:
Colombians show strong cultural preferences for botanical remedies. Local brands are seeking premium standardized herbal extracts like Berberine HCl, Ginkgo Biloba, and Milk Thistle to produce capsules and health tonics certified by INVIMA.
Natural beauty cosmetics are expanding in major urban centers. Formulators use Green Tea, Grape Seed, and Pomegranate extracts to enhance anti-aging and antioxidant profiles of skin care formulations.
With Resolution 810 of 2021 (front-of-pack nutritional warning stamps), food and beverage manufacturers in Colombia are pivoting to plant-based bioactive ingredients to improve natural functional properties.
UniCare bridges this gap by acting as a high-volume, standard-compliant manufacturer that handles global logistics directly to key shipping terminals like Cartagena, Buenaventura, and Santa Marta.
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.
Guiding principles for botanical research and development.
Unlocking hidden molecular structures to develop ingredients with high bioavailability.
Advancing extraction technology to ensure high active compound yields.
Utilizing high-end systems to formulate products that meet global pharmacopeial standards.
Nurturing staff and driving ecological conservation programs.
High-capacity operations with advanced automation for international markets.
UniCare prioritizes high-spec production hardware, operating one of the largest and most advanced botanical extraction factories in China. The entire production line is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automated system.
Our facility runs two certified GMP workshops equipped with six multi-functional extraction lines, featuring the only EU-GMP standard Acetone extraction line for Ginkgo Biloba in the country. Our infrastructure allows us to process 30,000 tons of raw materials annually, supported by robust fermentation capacities for enzyme-modified plant products.
The facility runs under strict China GMP, EU-GMP, and CEP guidelines for Ginkgo Biloba Extract.
All lines are integrated with a modern DCS automation center for consistent batch quality.
Features 6 fermentation tanks (20-ton capacity each) dedicated to developing enzyme-modified products.
Able to process large volumes of Chinese medicine and raw plants under stable, continuous supply agreements.
Includes three dynamic countercurrent lines (10 & 15 tons) and two multi-functional lines (32 x 6m³ tanks).
Operates the sole acetone process line for Ginkgo Biloba in China meeting EU GMP standards.
Ensuring full compound integrity and premium biological activity.
Exacting quality throughout our extraction plants, agricultural bases, and central laboratory.
Comprehensive batch oversight to guarantee safety, identity, potency, and purity.
UniCare 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 include: 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.
Our partners maintain a complete quality control structure, ensuring all facility operations follow GMP regulations.
| Testing Domain | Specific Parameters Measured & Analysed |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient Analysis | Assay, Identification & Profile Verification (HPLC/UV) |
| Hazardous Substance Analysis | Heavy metals (ICP-MS), Pesticide residues (GC-MS-MS), Solvent residues (GC) |
| Microbe Analysis | Total Plate Count, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, Specific pathogen screening |
| Raw Material Control | Origin validation, Non-GMO verification, Allergen screening, Identity testing |
| Laws & Regulations Confirmation | Regulatory compliance with food and drug directives in China, EU, US, and Colombia (INVIMA) |
| Stability Test | Accelerated and long-term shelf-life stability verification |
| Others | pH value, Moisture, Ash content, Optical rotation, Particle size, Bulk density |
Our central laboratory, qualified by CNAS, utilizes advanced hardware to support our testing and validation workflows:
| Analytical Instruments | Manufacturer & Quantity | Application Fields |
|---|---|---|
| UHPLC Agilent 1290 | Agilent Technologies (2 Units) | Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography for active marker validation |
| HPLC Agilent 1260 | Agilent Technologies (4 Units) | Standard active compound assays |
| HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT | Shimadzu (2 Units) | Consistent identification and purity checks |
| HPLC Dionex UltiMate 3000 | Thermo Scientific (2 Units) | High-resolution compound separation |
| ELSD Detector 2000ES | Shimadzu (2 Units) | Evaporative light scattering for lipids & carbohydrates detection |
| GC-2010 Gas Chromatograph | Shimadzu (1 Unit) | Solvent residue profiling |
| AA-7000 Atomic Absorption | Shimadzu (1 Unit) | Heavy metals quantitation (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) |
Integrating scientific research with managed botanical cultivation to support the global supply chain.
UniCare reinvests 10% of our annual net profit into research and development. We focus on optimizing standard plant extraction workflows, maintaining a dedicated research team for natural fermentation systems. This investment allows us to develop biotransformation processes that optimize yield and quality.
Through our partnership with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, we collaborate on the development and scale-up of novel active ingredients for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutritional applications.
To control raw material quality and trace batches effectively, we run a procurement structure that traces sourcing back to specific planting tracts. Raw material warehousing follows strict quality management steps to check active compounds, moisture, ash, heavy metals, and pesticide residues.
We partner with local agricultural operations to manage dedicated cultivation bases for Ginkgo Leaf, Epimedium, Phellodendron, and Olive Leaf. Select sites are operated under GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice) guidelines. We also work with plant breeding specialists to research and select high-yield cultivars, helping optimize raw material efficiency.
Facilitating smooth customs clearance and INVIMA registration for Colombian businesses.
We supply standardized powders and oils, adjusting active compounds to exact customer specifications. This helps local developers in Colombia maintain consistency in their final consumer formulations.
Our raw materials undergo screening to comply with heavy metal limits and pesticide levels, aligned with USP & EP standards to meet INVIMA regulatory review.
We provide full documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), MSDS, Allergen statements, and process charts, assisting customers with local import clearances.
Answering common questions from procurement managers and formulators in Colombia.
Our core range of plant extracts, manufactured under certified quality systems for the Colombian market.
Partner with an established manufacturer. We supply full documentation, batch analysis, and logistical support directly to the Colombian market.