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Editorial status
Listed · source-checked
Last reviewed
Apr 2, 2026
Next review due
Apr 2, 2027
Commercial relationship
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International cert verification pending

INGREDIENT SUPPLIERS

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.

Independent confirmation: warn.
Sources we traced: miss.
How recent: pass.
Right to respond: warn (intl pending).
What they told us: pass.
What we don’t know: miss.

§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.

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