Indena S.p.A.
Indena is an Italian company dedicated to the identification, development, and production of high-quality active principles derived from plants for the pharmaceutical and health food industries. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Milan, Indena operates four production sites and five international branches, managing sales in more than 80 countries. Their proprietary Phytosome delivery system improves the bioavailability and effectiveness of botanical extracts, documented in published research. Indena holds more than 100 patents and produces standardized botanical extracts including curcumin, milk thistle (silymarin), green tea, grape seed, ginkgo, and boswellia, among others. Approximately 90% of turnover comes from international markets.
Milan, Italy
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§1Editorial assessment
Indena is an Italian company dedicated to the identification, development, and production of high-quality active principles derived from plants for the pharmaceutical and health food industries. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Milan, Indena operates four production sites and five international branches, managing sales in more than 80 countries. Their proprietary Phytosome delivery system improves the bioavailability and effectiveness of botanical extracts, documented in published research. Indena holds more than 100 patents and produces standardized botanical extracts including curcumin, milk thistle (silymarin), green tea, grape seed, ginkgo, and boswellia, among others. Approximately 90% of turnover comes from international markets.
§2Our review
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
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§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Standardized Botanical Extracts · Phytosome Bioavailability Formulations · Curcumin Extracts · Milk Thistle (Silymarin) · Green Tea Extracts · Grape Seed Extracts · Boswellia Extracts · Ginkgo Extracts
- CAPABILITIES
- Botanical Extract Manufacturing · Phytosome Delivery Technology · Standardization & Quality Control · R&D and Clinical Research Support · Custom Extract Development · Patent Licensing (100+ Patents)
§6Sources
- Indena Official Website (US)(2026-04-02)
- WholeFoods Magazine — Indena on 100 Years of Botanical Excellence(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.
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