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Indonesia's halal mandate applies from 17 October 2026. Imported food ingredients, additives, cosmetics and consumer goods are covered. Read what it means for European suppliers

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European suppliers, assessed layer by layer.

125 companies read against all seven compliance layers — company, facility, raw materials, process, products, packaging and logistics. Assessments are ours, not a certifier's decision.

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DERaw Materials & OleochemicalsWesseling

Evonik Silica (Business Line)

Evonik's precipitated silica business line (SIPERNAT, ZEODENT). Halal certifications cover specific silica products and sites.

CertifiedListing verifiedHalal Quality Control BV NetherlandsTHE ISLAMIC FOOD AND NUTRITION COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticalsElmshorn

Nutracorp GmbH

CertifiedListing verifiedHalal Quality Control BV Netherlands
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticalsGammelsbacher Str. 2

GELITA AG

CertifiedListing verifiedHalal Certification Islamic Centre Aachen
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
ITFood IngredientsRende

JRS SILVATEAM INGREDIENTS S.R.L

• HM AGLUPECTIN • AGLUPECTIN FEED • AGLUPECTIN HS-ES • AGLUPECTIN HS-ESP • AGLUPECTIN HS-ESZ • AGLUPECTIN HS-MR • AGLUPECTIN HS-MRB • AGLUPECTIN HS-MRL

CertifiedListing verifiedHalal Quality Control ItaliaIDSAAEQAKWBHOMTR
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Peter Greven

Metallic stearates & oleochemicals. Magnesium stearate specialist

CertifiedListing verifiedHALAL CONTROL
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
FRPharmaceuticalsLestrem

Roquette Frères

Plant-based ingredients from starch, polyols, proteins.

CertifiedListing verifiedIslamic Food and Nutrition Council of AmericaMYIDSAAETR
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
GBCosmetics & Personal CareSnaith, Yorkshire

Croda International plc

UK speciality chemicals: lanolin derivatives, ethoxylates, PEGs, cosmetic actives.

CertifiedListing verifiedInstituto Halal (Estándar Global de Certificación Halal S.L.)AETR
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
SEFood Ingredients

AAK Sweden

Specialty vegetable oils & fats. Specialty fats/oils

CertifiedListing verifiedHalal Feed and Food Inspection AuthorityHalal Food Authority (UK)Halal Quality ControlIslamic Services of America
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
NLFood IngredientsB-8630 Veurne

Frigilunch NV

• halal products

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal International Control
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
TRFood IngredientsSalihli / Manisa

HERMOS GIDA LTD. ŞTİ.

• Dry Pet Food for Cats • Dry Pet Food for Dogs • PAWPAW • MYFOOD • MYSTIC • BENEFIT • KLICKER • PROSTAR

CertifiedListing verifiedInternational Halal CertificationEQC Halal InstituteUSB Certification Denetim Gözetim ve Belgelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş.SAAEQAKWBHOMTRMY
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
DKFood Ingredients

Palsgaard A/S

Danish producer of plant-based emulsifiers and stabilizers for food, confectionery, bakery, and dairy industries. Family-owned since 1919, operates facilities across Denmark, Netherlands, Mexico, and Malaysia.

CertifiedListing verifiedIslamic Food and Nutrition Council of AmericaDepartment of Islamic Development Malaysia
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
NLFood IngredientsLS Soest

Dutch Chicken B.V.

• chicken breast • chicken fillets • chicken skin • chicken carcasses • chicken wishbones

CertifiedListing verifiedSGS
Assessment score
45
L1–L7
GBRaw Materials & OleochemicalsFujian Province

JINSHA PRECIPITATED SILICA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

• Precipitated Silica • SiO2

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHALAL FOOD COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (MALAYSIA & ASIA REGION)
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

Merck KGaA

APIs & excipients. Life science & pharma

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal Quality Control GmbH
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
NLFood IngredientsGK Vught

Van der Steen BV

• Biologisch Spritazijn • Natuurazijn • Aceto Balsamico di Modena • Aceto Balsamico Wit • Ciderazijn • Biologisch Appelazijn • Zonnebloemolie

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal International Control
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
NLRaw Materials & OleochemicalsAE The Hague

BRB International

• Akasil ADP 100 • Akasil Antifoam FD 10 • Akasil Antifoam FD 20 • Akasil Antifoam FD 30

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal Quality Control
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
CHRaw Materials & OleochemicalsCH-3415 Hasle-Rüegsau

Blaser Swisslube AG

• lubricants

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal Quality ControlTRSAMYID
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
NLFood Ingredients

FrieslandCampina Ingredients

Dairy proteins & nutrition. Dairy/whey proteins

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedHalal Feed and Food Inspection Authority
Assessment score
35
L1–L7
BEFood IngredientsGhent

Fuji Oil Europe

European arm of Fuji Oil Holdings supplying specialty fats, emulsifiers, and oil-based ingredients to bakery, confectionery, and dairy manufacturers. Portfolio spans palm-based CBEs (cocoa butter equivalents), lauric fats, and mono-/diglyceride emulsifiers where halal status depends on feedstock origin (plant vs tallow) and processing aids used during interesterification.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedEUGCCSEA
Assessment score
33
L1–L7
NLFood IngredientsAmsterdam

Cargill Emulsifiers Europe

Cargill's European emulsifier and specialty fats business, supplying mono-/diglycerides, lecithins, and DATEM to bakery, margarine, and confectionery manufacturers. Feedstock origin (plant vs animal fatty acids) and processing aids drive halal status.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedEUGCC
Assessment score
25
L1–L7
BERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Oleon

Oleochemicals. Fatty acids/glycerin/esters

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITFood Ingredients

Sochim / SILO

Fats & oils. Vegetable fats

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
IEFood IngredientsTralee

Kerry Group plc

Global taste and nutrition group.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAETR
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRFood Ingredients

Ingredia Dairy Experts

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Alland & Robert

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESCosmetics & Personal Care

Provital

Botanical cosmetic actives. Natural cosmetic actives

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBFood Ingredients

AB Enzymes

Industrial enzymes. Enzyme producer

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRFood Ingredients

Robertet

Natural flavours & fragrances. Naturals house

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBFood Ingredients

Gerald McDonald & Company Limited

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Taminco / Eastman

Specialty amines & chemicals. Specialty chemicals

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BEFood Ingredients

Solarec SA

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ATFood Ingredients

Novozymes Austria / AGRANA

Starch fruit & sugar. Starch/fruit ingredients

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

Kaneka Pharma Europe

Nutraceuticals CoQ10. Coenzyme Q10

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLFood IngredientsKaiseraugst / Maastricht

dsm-firmenich

Global nutrition, health and beauty group.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAETRSG
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRPharmaceuticals

Air Liquide Sante

Medical gases & pharma. Medical gases

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRFood Ingredients

Naturex (Givaudan)

Botanical extracts. Plant extracts

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLFood Ingredients

AVEBE

Potato starch & protein. Starch & plant protein

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Baerlocher

Metallic stearates. Stearate specialist pharma/food

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESCosmetics & Personal Care

Industrial Farmaceutica Cantabria

Dermocosmetics. Dermocosmetic ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ATTextiles

Lenzing

Cellulosic fibres. Wood-based fibres

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRCosmetics & Personal Care

Laboratoires Expanscience

Cosmetic actives. Plant-based actives

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHPharmaceuticals

Lonza

Pharma ingredients & capsules. Excipients/capsules

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESCosmetics & Personal Care

Azelis Cosmetics

Cosmetic ingredient distribution. Cosmetic ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRFood Ingredients

Roullier Group

Nutrition & agri inputs. Agri-nutrition

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITFood Ingredients

Icam

Cocoa & chocolate. Cocoa ingredients

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DKFood Ingredients

Novonesis (Novozymes)

Enzymes & cultures. Enzymes & biosolutions

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBFood Ingredients

Kanegrade Ltd

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHFood Ingredients

Sensient Switzerland

Colours & flavours. Colours/flavours

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BEPharmaceuticalsBornem

Capsugel (Lonza)

World leader in hard capsules. Bovine/porcine gelatin and plant-based HPMC options.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAE
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NOFood Ingredients

Orkla Health

Nutrition & supplements. Supplements/nutrition

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRCosmetics & Personal Care

Seppic

Cosmetic actives & emulsifiers. Cosmetic ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ATFood Ingredients

AGRANA Starch

Starch & sweeteners. Starch specialist

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

Hanser Pharma

Excipient distribution. Regional excipient supplier

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BEFood Ingredients

Vandelis bv

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
SEPackaging

Tetra Pak Processing

Processing & packaging systems. Food processing/packaging

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITFood Ingredients

Agrumaria S.r.l.

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Clariant

Specialty chemicals. Specialty chemicals

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLFood Ingredients

Corbion

Lactic acid & preservation. Emulsifiers & preservation

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Synthomer

Specialty polymers. Specialty chemicals

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

BASF Pharma Solutions

Excipients & APIs. Kollidon PVP range

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DKFood Ingredients

Chr Hansen (Novonesis)

Cultures & enzymes. Cultures/probiotics

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESFood Ingredients

Cosmos Aromatica Internacional S.A.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBPharmaceuticals

Lubrizol Life Science

Pharma & cosmetic ingredients. Pharma excipients/cosmetics

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

Aumenta / Gustav Parmentier

Gelatin & collagen. GELITA gelatin/collagen

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESCosmetics & Personal Care

Lipotec (Lubrizol)

Peptide cosmetic actives. Cosmetic peptides

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

FACI

Stearates & food additives. Stearic acid/stearates

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Cremer Oleo

Specialty lipids & oleochemicals. Lipids for pharma/cosmetics

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

Sternchemie

Lecithin & lipid systems. Lecithin specialist

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Barentz

Ingredient distribution. Life science ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

IMCD

Specialty chemical distribution. Ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
IEFood Ingredients

Carbery

Dairy proteins & flavours. Dairy/nutrition

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITFood Ingredients

Gelita Italy

Gelatin & collagen. Gelatin/collagen

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

Döhler

Natural food ingredients. Natural ingredient systems

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESCosmetics & Personal Care

Lubrizol Vilassar

Cosmetic ingredients. Cosmetic actives

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESFood Ingredients

Barcelona Olive Oil / Borges

Olive oil & vegetable oils. Olive/vegetable oils

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NORaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Borregaard

Biochemicals & vanillin. Bio-based chemicals

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRCosmetics & Personal CareSaint-Priest

Gattefossé SAS

Family-owned specialist in lipid-based excipients. Compritol, Gelucire, Labrasol.

Listing unverifiedMYAE
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
IEFood Ingredients

Ornua Ingredients

Dairy ingredients. Dairy ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
SERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Perstorp

Specialty chemicals. Specialty chemicals/polyols

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

Meggle Excipients

Lactose & excipients. Lactose specialist

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ITFood Ingredients

Boncollagen / Italgelatine

Gelatin. Gelatin producer

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DECosmetics & Personal CareLudwigshafen

BASF Personal Care & Nutrition GmbH

Global cosmetic ingredients supplier: surfactants, emollients, UV filters, actives, vitamins.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYAE
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Caldic

Specialty ingredient distribution. Ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHFood Ingredients

Givaudan

Flavours & fragrances. Global flavour house

Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FIFood Ingredients

Paulig Ingredients

Food ingredients & spices. Spices/ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood IngredientsHolzminden

Symrise AG

Flavours, fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, pet food.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYAETR
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticals

JRS Pharma

Excipients cellulose-based. MCC/functional excipients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FIFood Ingredients

Fazer Mills

Grains & milling. Grain/milling

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRPharmaceuticals

Actylis Europe

Fine chemicals & ingredients. Fine chemical/excipient sourcing

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
SEPharmaceuticals

Camurus

Lipid drug delivery. Lipid delivery systems

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NOFood Ingredients

Aker BioMarine

Krill omega-3. Marine omega-3

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DKFood IngredientsBagsvaerd

Novozymes A/S

World leader in industrial enzymes and microbial technology.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAETR
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & OleochemicalsHamburg

IOI Oleo GmbH

European oleochemicals manufacturer producing fatty acids, glycerin, fatty alcohols and esters from palm and palm-kernel oil. Malaysian parent group.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAETRQA
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FIFood Ingredients

Valio

Dairy & nutrition. Dairy proteins/nutrition

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBPharmaceuticals

Colorcon Europe

Film coatings & excipients. Coating systems for pharma

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Univar Solutions EU

Chemical distribution. Ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBFood Ingredients

Tate & Lyle

Sweeteners & texturants. Food ingredient solutions

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Azelis

Specialty ingredient distribution. Ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

Beneo

Functional ingredients. Inulin functional carbs

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRFood Ingredients

Diana Food (Symrise)

Natural food solutions. Natural food ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
IEFood Ingredients

Glanbia Nutritionals

Dairy & nutrition. Whey/nutrition

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

MEGGLE GmbH & Co. KG

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLFood Ingredients

GNT Group B.V. (EXBERRY)

Partial (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
GBFood Ingredients

Treatt

Flavour ingredients. Flavour/fragrance ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLFood Ingredients

Hoogwegt International B.V.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Nexira SAS

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHPharmaceuticals

Antaria / Lipoid

Phospholipids & excipients. Phospholipid excipients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
FRRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Stearinerie Dubois

Specialty esters & fatty acids. Esters for cosmetics/pharma

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESFood Ingredients

IGH Flavours & Technology S.A.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLAnimal Nutrition & Feed

Nutreco

Animal & aqua nutrition. Feed nutrition group

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Buckton Scott Deutschland GmbH

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEFood Ingredients

Biolac-MTS GmbH

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DKFood IngredientsBrabrand

IFF Nutrition & Biosciences

Cultures, probiotics, enzymes, hydrocolloids, soy protein, emulsifiers.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverifiedMYIDSAAETR
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ATAnimal Nutrition & Feed

Erber / Biomin

Feed additives & mycotoxin. Feed additives

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLAnimal Nutrition & Feed

Kemin Europe

Feed & food ingredients. Nutritional ingredients

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BEFood Ingredients

Corman S.A.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
NLAnimal Nutrition & Feed

Trouw Nutrition

Animal nutrition & feed. Feed/premix nutrition

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DKFood Ingredients

Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Wacker Chemie

Silicones & biosolutions. Cyclodextrins pharma

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
ESFood Ingredients

Fruit Tech Natural S.A.

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DEPharmaceuticalsEssen

Evonik Nutrition & Care

Speciality chemicals group; pharmaceutical polymers (EUDRAGIT), amino acids, lipids for drug delivery.

Partial (assessed)Listing verifiedMYAESA
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
SEFood Ingredients

BioGaia

Probiotics. Probiotic supplements

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
CHRaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Omya Consumer Goods

Minerals & fillers. Calcium carbonate fillers

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
BEFood Ingredients

Puratos

Bakery & chocolate ingredients. Bakery ingredient systems

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7
DERaw Materials & Oleochemicals

Brenntag Pharma

Chemical & ingredient distribution. Ingredient distributor

Non-compliant (assessed)Listing unverified
Assessment score
15
L1–L7

Sorted by our assessment score. The score reflects the completeness and strength of the evidence behind the seven layers — it is not a certification decision.