Horphag Research
Horphag Research is a Swiss company and the exclusive worldwide supplier of Pycnogenol, a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster). Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Horphag works with hundreds of companies globally to develop Pycnogenol product formulas. The ingredient is available in more than 1,000 dietary supplements, cosmetic, and functional food products worldwide. Pycnogenol is backed by over 450 published studies and 160 clinical trials spanning cardiovascular health, cognitive function, skin health, joint health, sports nutrition, and metabolic wellness.
Geneva, Switzerland
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§1Editorial assessment
Horphag Research is a Swiss company and the exclusive worldwide supplier of Pycnogenol, a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster). Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Horphag works with hundreds of companies globally to develop Pycnogenol product formulas. The ingredient is available in more than 1,000 dietary supplements, cosmetic, and functional food products worldwide. Pycnogenol is backed by over 450 published studies and 160 clinical trials spanning cardiovascular health, cognitive function, skin health, joint health, sports nutrition, and metabolic wellness.
§2Our review
The six checks in our review, applied before any name appears in the directory. Each check is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§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
- Pycnogenol (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) · Standardized Botanical Extracts
- CAPABILITIES
- Branded Ingredient Supply (Pycnogenol) · Clinical Research Support (450+ Studies) · Formulation Guidance · Regulatory Support
§6Sources
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
- Pine bark sourced from Les Landes forest in France; extraction and processing location not independently confirmed
- Single-ingredient company. Pycnogenol is essentially the sole commercial product
- Certification details beyond cGMP not independently verified from public databases
- On-site inspection was not conducted
Last reviewed: April 2, 2026
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- Abstention: When we can't assess, we say so explicitly
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