Botanical Extracts Supplier & Factories in Chile

Industrial-Scale Standardized Plant Extracts & Custom Phytochemical Supply Chains

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About UniCare

Global Standardized Herbal Actives & Chilean B2B Supply Solutions

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.

"By linking global biotechnology with the fast-expanding phytopharmaceutical industries in Chile, UniCare delivers certified, high-potency raw materials with comprehensive technical dossier support."

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UniCare Corporate Office & Global Supply Chain Management Phytomedicine Research and Development Laboratory Facility

Company Philosophy & Core Values

Empowering the life sciences industry through innovation, technology, and absolute quality consistency.

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Discover and create the new value of herb

Unlocking phytochemical compounds to provide natural therapeutic and nutritional alternatives.

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Continuous innovation and improvement

Upgrading extraction technologies and molecular purification processes constantly.

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Advanced technology for highest quality

Employing high-precision automation systems to manufacture products conforming to international pharmacopoeias.

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Employee happiness & social contribution

Fostering ethical manufacturing structures while giving back to global agricultural communities.

Chilean Botanical Extracts Market & Localized Supply Chain Dynamics

A comprehensive analysis of Chile's industrial demand for natural actives, compliance frameworks, and logistics.

1. The Industrial Boom in Chile's Functional Food & Cosmetics Sectors

Chile has rapidly become a central hub for nutraceutical and cosmetic innovation in South America. Brands based in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción are shifting focus toward clean-label products. Ingredients such as standardized flavonoids, polyphenols, and adaptogens are increasingly integrated into local dietary supplement lines. This growth is bolstered by the country’s high consumption rate of wellness products and a strong regulatory framework prioritizing safety and efficacy.

2. Localized Regulatory Compliance & Import Standards (ISP Chile)

Importing botanical extracts into Chile requires strict adherence to regulations set by the Instituto de Salud Pública (ISP) and the Seremi de Salud. For ingredients to be accepted in cosmetics or dietary supplements (alimentos para regímenes especiales), raw material shipments must be accompanied by comprehensive chemical profiles. Our technical support package includes detailed Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Allergen declarations, Heavy Metal profiles (complying with ISP limit guidelines), and full compliance with GMO-free regulations. Furthermore, our systems conform with the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and European Pharmacopoeia standards, ensuring a frictionless customs clearance process through major ports like San Antonio and Valparaíso.

3. Synergistic Advantages: Chinese Extraction Scale Meets Chilean Formulators

While Chile possesses rich local biodiversity, the localized production of high-purity, standardized active ingredients at a commercial scale faces limitations. By partnering with UniCare, Chilean brands gain direct access to advanced industrial extraction facilities in China. This collaboration offers significant economies of scale, allowing local firms to procure premium raw materials like Berberine HCl, Quercetin, and Ginkgo Biloba Extract at highly competitive prices. We ensure that every batch is supported by complete traceability documentation, bridging the gap between raw botanical cultivation and final industrial application.

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Traceable Planting Bases
CNAS
Accredited Laboratory
EU-GMP
Certified Extraction Lines

Our Production System

Why Choose UniCare for Your Industrial Raw Material Sourcing?

UniCare attaches great importance to the hardware conditions of production equipment and has the largest and most advanced extraction factory in China. The entire production line in UniCare is controlled by a modern, intelligent, automatic control system. Until now, UniCare has built up two GMP workshops, containing six multi-functional extraction lines, among which there is the only production line for Ginkgo Biloba Extract of acetone process in the whole China. Here are several other production lines including fermentation production lines and Chinese medicine pieces. A total of 30,000 tons of various Chinese medicine plant raw materials can be processed each year.

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    GMP Certified Factory

    The factory has successfully passed the China GMP certification standards.

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    EU-GMP & CEP Certification

    Fully certified EU-GMP and CEP for Ginkgo Biloba Extract.

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    Automated Process Controls

    All extraction lines adopt advanced, intelligent, and automated control systems.

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    State-of-the-Art Hardware

    Equipped with the most advanced extraction systems manufactured in China.

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    30,000 Tons Annual Capacity

    Capable of processing 30,000 tons of medicinal herb raw materials per year.

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    Six Industrial Production Lines

    Includes annular dynamic countercurrent and multi-functional extraction tanks.

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    Exclusive Acetone Process

    The only EU-GMP conforming Ginkgo Biloba acetone process line in China.

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    Biotech Fermentation Capacities

    Six 20-ton fermentation tanks dedicated to enzyme-modified plant products.

Industrial Production Facility Showcase

Peek inside our high-throughput extraction facility, designed to operate in compliance with worldwide pharmacopeial standards.

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Factory crystallization systems
Raw material storage area
Intelligent control room
Quality testing lab benches
Solvent recovery columns
Industrial spray dryer towers
Standardized packaging cleanroom

Quality Control System & Analytical Verification

Ensuring absolute compliance with regulatory norms through rigorous chemical and biological assays.

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.

Important testing instruments are: Two UHPLC Agilent 1290 ultra-high performance liquid chromatographs, four HPLC Agilent 1260 high performance liquid chromatography sets, there are two HPLC Shimadzu LC-20AT high performance liquid chromatograph, two HPLC Dionex CU3000, two Shimadzu evaporative light scattering detector 2000ES, one Shimadzu GC2010 gas chromatograph, and one Shimadzu AA-7000 atomic absorption system.

Quality Control Category Assessed Analytical Parameters
Active Ingredient Analysis Assay verification, chromatographic profiling, HPLC/UV identification
Hazardous Substance Analysis Heavy metals (ICP-MS), pesticide residues, organic solvent residues (GC)
Microbe Analysis Total plate count, Escherichia coli, Yeast & mould, specific pathogen testing
Raw Material Control Pesticide residue at planting, allergen screening, GMO testing, botanical origin verification
Laws & Regulations Confirmation Continuous research into GB (China), USP/NF, EP, and local Chilean ISP regulations
Stability Test Shelf-life verification via accelerated and long-term stability studies
Physical/Chemical Properties pH value, moisture, ash, optical rotation, bulk density, mesh particle size

Our Certified Testing Laboratory Facilities

Our central analytical facility covers an extensive testing area and is fully qualified by CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment).

High performance liquid chromatography Agilent setup Gas chromatography system GC-MS ICP-MS spectrometer for heavy metal testing Microbiology cultivation chamber lab Gravimetric balance and stability testing oven

R&D Innovation & GAP Agricultural Planting Bases

From seed selection to molecule purification, we maintain complete control over the entire botanical extract life cycle.

Microbial Fermentation and Phytochemical Synthesis research

Research & Development (R&D) Focus

UniCare invests 10% of our annual net profit in research and development. In addition to optimizing and developing the existing natural plant extraction processes, we have also established a professional R&D department for natural fermentation products. By increasing investment in natural fermentation products, we aim to break through traditional processes and innovate within the industry.

We maintain deep cooperation with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology in the field of fermentation, jointly developing and transforming new raw materials for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and natural health products into high-yield, mass-produced items.

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Raw Material Planting & GAP Sourcing

In order to control raw materials more efficiently and with higher quality, we have established a robust procurement system that extends directly to agricultural fields. This structure ensures every batch of products remains fully traceable. The storage of raw materials conforms to our advanced quality management processes, monitoring active compound levels, moisture, ash content, heavy metals, and pesticide residues.

To guarantee raw material consistency, UniCare works closely with farmers to manage Ginkgo leaf, Epimedium, Phellodendron, and Olive leaf planting bases. Many of these bases operate under GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) guidelines. We also collaborate with seedling R&D companies to cultivate high-yield cultivars, reducing costs for our global customers.

Localized Application Scenarios for the Chilean Market

How Chilean food, beverage, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries utilize our standardized botanical portfolio.

Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements

Supplying high-purity Berberine HCl, Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin), and Ginkgo Biloba Extract to Santiago capsule and tablet formulators looking for stable, certified active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Cosmetics & Anti-Aging Formulations

Providing premium Resveratrol, Fisetin, and Grape Seed Extract (rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins) to skin care brands in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar looking to produce clean-label anti-aging creams.

Functional Agriculture & Aquaculture

Supplying natural antioxidants like Olive Leaf Extract (Oleuropein) and Garlic Extract (Allicin) to organic farming operations and salmon aquaculture feeds in Southern Chile to boost livestock immune resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key information regarding botanical extract sourcing, logistics, quality compliance, and custom manufacturing for Chilean and international buyers.

Q1: What certifications does UniCare provide for imports into Chile?
Our manufacturing partners hold GMP, EU-GMP, CEP, ISO9001, ISO22000, HACCP, Kosher, and Halal certifications. For Chilean customers, we provide a complete technical dossier, including Certificates of Analysis (CoA), allergen declarations, and heavy metal test sheets (conforming to ISP regulations).
Q2: What is the typical lead time for shipping botanical extracts to Chilean ports?
For stock products, we arrange packaging and dispatch from our Chinese warehouse within 3 to 5 business days. Sea freight to the Port of San Antonio or Valparaíso typically takes 35 to 45 days. Urgent orders can be shipped via air freight (Santiago International Airport) within 5 to 7 days.
Q3: How does UniCare ensure the absence of pesticide residues and heavy metals?
Each batch undergoes testing in our CNAS-certified central lab. We employ high-precision systems like Agilent 1290 UHPLC, Shimadzu GC-MS-MS (for multi-residue pesticide screening), and ICP-MS for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium). This ensures full compliance with international food and supplement safety standards.
Q4: Do you support custom extraction ratios and specifications?
Yes, our R&D partnership with the Beijing University of Chemical Technology allows us to develop custom formulations, adjust active compound ratios (using HPLC verification), and produce specific mesh sizes (such as micronized powder) for tableting or capsule applications.
Q5: What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) for B2B wholesale orders?
Our standard MOQ is 25 kg (one standard fiber drum). However, for specialized or high-value ingredients such as Fisetin or Resveratrol, we can accommodate smaller test trial quantities (1 kg to 5 kg) to assist Chilean brands during their R&D and pilot formulation phases.
Q6: How do you handle raw material traceability?
We track raw materials back to their specific agricultural plots. Our key raw materials, including Ginkgo leaves and Olive leaves, are grown in dedicated planting bases operating under GACP regulations. This guarantees quality consistency from the field to the final product.

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