Direct from our cGMP extraction workshops to Northern Portugal’s manufacturing clusters. Every batch is rigorously assayed via HPLC/GC/UV, featuring complete traceability, batch COA, and EU food-supplement compliance.
cGMP Production Factories
Continuous & Pilot Lines
HPLC / GC Batch Testing
R&D Flexible Initial MOQ
Porto stands as the industrial and biopharmaceutical nucleus of Northern Portugal. From the Maia dermocosmetic manufacturing corridor to the Douro agri-food innovation hub, our plant extracts deliver quantifiable competitive advantages to local brands.
Northern Portugal's leading cosmetic and personal care formulators rely on standardized, low-solvent residue botanicals. Our pure Dihydroquercetin (Taxifolin ≥98%) acts as an ultra-potent cellular protector against UV photoaging, while micro-milled Rose and Orange Peel powders supply clean, natural physical texturizers without microplastics.
Surrounding the Douro wine ecosystem, research institutes and modern beverage packers in Vila Nova de Gaia utilize botanical polyphenols for natural oxidation inhibition. Our water-soluble Acai Anthocyanins and high-tannin plant extracts replace synthetic sulfites and sulfur dioxide analogs in premium low-intervention functional wines and tonics.
Portuguese health-supplement enterprises registered with Infarmed require strict microbial compliance, absence of ethylene oxide (EtO), and quantified active fractions. Our Lumbrokinase enzyme extracts and Rosa Roxburghii fruit powders provide validated fibrinolytic units and bio-available ascorbic acid for metabolic and vascular health capsules.
To facilitate technical evaluation by chief formulators and QA managers in Portugal, our laboratory conducts analytical validation under Ph. Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia) and ISO/IEC 17025 testing parameters.
| Botanical / Compound | Extraction Vehicle | Marker Compound Assay | Residual Solvents (Ph. Eur.) | Heavy Metals (Pb/Cd/As/Hg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dihydroquercetin (Taxifolin) | Hydroethanolic 80/20 | ≥98.0% via HPLC (Isocratic C18) | Ethanol < 5,000 ppm, Methanol Nil | Total < 10 ppm (ICP-MS) |
| Natural Astaxanthin Liquid | Supercritical CO2 | ≥5.0% - 10.0% Astaxanthin via HPLC | Solvent-Free (Zero Hydrocarbons) | Total < 5 ppm (ICP-MS) |
| Acai Anthocyanin Powder | Aqueous Spray-Drying | Cyanidin-3-Glucoside ≥10% UV-Vis | 100% Water Extracted | Total < 10 ppm (ICP-MS) |
| Lumbrokinase Enzyme Extract | Low-Temp Lyophilization | Fibrinolytic Activity ≥20,000 IU/g | Carrier-free vacuum crystallized | Total < 3 ppm (Pharma Grade) |
| Rosa Roxburghii Extract | Aqueous Ultrafiltration | Natural Ascorbic Acid ≥15% HPLC | Organic Solvent Free | Total < 8 ppm (ICP-MS) |
Analyzing the macro-economic and legislative vectors driving Portuguese procurement directors away from generic traders to primary extraction manufacturers.
Portuguese health authorities and consumers are demanding transparency regarding extraction solvents. Traditional chlorinated hydrocarbon processes (hexane, benzene) are prohibited across premium EU brands. Sirn Bio-Tech utilizes water-only and food-grade ethanol extractions, compliant with EU Directive 2009/32/EC on extraction solvents used in food production.
With consumer backlash against synthetic preservatives (such as BHT, BHA, and sodium metabisulfite) throughout Portugal's gourmet food, canned fish, and olive oil industries, natural polyphenolic complexes like Dihydroquercetin and Lonicera Edulis extracts are being adopted as biocompatible, highly stable antioxidant alternatives.
Porto's position near coastal biotechnology hubs (CIIMAR, UPTEC) has stimulated combinations of marine extracts (algae, sea fennel) with terrestrial botanicals. The blending of lipophilic Astaxanthin oil and bio-fermented herbal extracts is creating a new category of coastal barrier-repair dermocosmetics designed specifically for Southern European skin needs.
Situated at the source of China's herbal trade hub in the Qinba Mountain corridor, Xi'an Sirn Bio-Tech combines traditional botanical heritage with academic joint labs and automated continuous production lines.
Equipped with 4 continuous countercurrent extraction lines and 2 dedicated pilot lines. We bridge the gap between pilot trial batches (1 kg – 5 kg) and metric ton commercial scale without altering operational temperature curves or chromatographic profiles.
Our independent QA center features Agilent 1260 HPLC systems, Shimadzu Gas Chromatography, and Atomic Absorption Spectrometers. Every lot dispatched to Porto undergoes batch assaying for active compounds, pesticide residues, and microbial burdens.
We maintain active academic partnerships with Xi'an Jiaotong University, Northwest University, and Xi'an University of Science and Technology. This scientific bench strength enables custom molecular purification and synthetic biology isolation for specialized OEM formulas.
Our raw herbs, berries, and functional fungi are harvested directly from origin-controlled cultivation bases in Shaanxi and neighboring provinces, guaranteeing unadulterated botanical identity confirmed by licensed TCM pharmacists prior to milling.
From ultra-fine 300-mesh powders for smooth skincare formulations to carrier-free instant-dissolving granules for effervescent sachets, our drying chambers and cleanroom pulverizers configure physical morphology to your exact production equipment.
Full export documentation support for Portuguese customs clearance. We deliver DDP, CIF, or FOB via Port of Leixões container terminals or express airfreight to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) with full phytosanitary certificates.
Key legal, regulatory, and logistics answers for procurement managers, formulation chemists, and supply chain directors in Porto and greater Portugal.
All shipments to Portugal are provided with commercial invoices matching HS codes, packing lists, Certificate of Analysis (COA), Non-GMO / BSE-TSE declarations, and Phytosanitary certificates where required. For air shipments via Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) or sea cargo through the Port of Leixões, we work with Portuguese freight forwarders to guarantee swift, compliant customs release.
Yes. Our food and supplement grade botanicals adhere to EFSA contaminants regulations (EU No 2023/915) regarding heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH4), and mycotoxins. Our cosmetic active ingredients conform to EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with available complete MSDS and allergen profiles.
Certainly. We routinely dispatch 50g–100g pre-shipment evaluation samples via DHL/FedEx directly to laboratory testing centers such as INESC TEC, University of Porto, or Eurofins Portugal. Your quality assurance team can confirm active marker assays, solubility, and organoleptic properties before committing to commercial volumes.
For standard in-stock herbal powders and standardized extracts, our MOQ starts at just 1 kg packed in pharmaceutical-grade vacuum-sealed aluminum foil pouches inside airtight containers. Commercial volumes are shipped in 25 kg fiber drums with double food-grade polyethylene interior liners, nitrogen-flushed upon request.
We accommodate T/T (telegraphic wire transfer), Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight) for metric ton enterprise shipments, and secure credit terms for verified repeat partners across the EU single market. Samples and pilot batches can also be settled rapidly via commercial payment gateways.
Yes. Beyond raw bulk ingredients, our automated facility delivers contract compounding, customized dry blending, micro-encapsulation, and turnkey finished goods such as sachet-packaged functional instant drinks and private label dietary supplements tailored to your brand's specifications.
Connect directly with our botanical chemical engineering specialists. Receive complete technical dossiers, batch-specific HPLC chromatographic reports, free lab testing samples, and factory-direct volume pricing delivered straight to your Porto distribution hub.