Aker BioMarine
Aker BioMarine is a Norwegian biotech company that develops krill-derived products for consumer health and nutrition. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, the company is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange (AKBM). Their flagship ingredient brand, Superba Krill, provides omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in phospholipid form along with choline and the antioxidant astaxanthin. Aker BioMarine controls the full supply chain from Antarctic krill harvesting through proprietary processing technology. The company operates one of the most vertically integrated omega-3 supply chains in the industry.
Lysaker, Norway
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§1Editorial assessment
Aker BioMarine is a Norwegian biotech company that develops krill-derived products for consumer health and nutrition. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, the company is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange (AKBM). Their flagship ingredient brand, Superba Krill, provides omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in phospholipid form along with choline and the antioxidant astaxanthin. Aker BioMarine controls the full supply chain from Antarctic krill harvesting through proprietary processing technology. The company operates one of the most vertically integrated omega-3 supply chains in the industry.
§2Our review
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
Certification verification in progress. International supplier records require regional database lookups (EudraGMDP, Health Canada NHP, FSSC public register, JHFA directory). See our methodology.
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Krill Oil (Superba Brand) · Omega-3 Phospholipids · Choline · Astaxanthin (from Krill)
- CAPABILITIES
- Vertically Integrated Krill Harvesting & Processing · Branded Ingredient Supply (Superba Krill) · Clinical Research Programs · Sustainability Certification (MSC)
§6Sources
- Aker BioMarine Official Website(2026-04-02)
- Aker BioMarine Wikipedia — company history and operations(2026-04-02)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- Headquarters and primary operations in Norway; on-site inspection was not conducted
- Krill-focused. Does not supply fish oil or plant-based omega-3 alternatives
- Certification details beyond cGMP not independently verified from public databases
- Previously associated with Epax (fish oil concentrates) but divested in 2010; they are now separate companies
Last reviewed: April 2, 2026
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