Building a Certified Organic Supply Chain for Food Supplements
Behind every organic food supplement is a supply chain that must meet the strictest standards. From raw material sourcing to final packaging, every step must comply with EU Regulation (EU) 2018/848. At BF-EssE, we manage this process end-to-end, ensuring that your supplements not only meet BIO standards but also inspire consumer trust.
Certified Sourcing of Raw Materials
The journey begins with raw materials. Only ingredients backed by valid BIO certificates can enter the organic chain.
At BF-EssE:
At BF-EssE:
- Every supplier must provide certificates of conformity.
- All incoming materials are checked for authenticity and compliance.
- Non-certified materials are strictly segregated to prevent contamination.
- This guarantees that your organic supplement starts with a verified foundation.
Tracebility at BF‑EssE
An organic supplement is only as strong as its supply chain. At BF-EssE, we provide end-to-end BIO compliance — from sourcing and processing to packaging and documentation.
Storage, Segregation, and Traceability
Maintaining integrity after production is just as important:
Maintaining integrity after production is just as important:
- BIO and non-BIO products are stored separately.
- Our ERP system tracks every batch for full traceability.
- Products are always linked back to raw material certificates, ensuring transparency for partners and regulators.
Secure Packaging and Labeling
Packaging plays a critical role in organic integrity. At BF-EssE:
Packaging plays a critical role in organic integrity. At BF-EssE:
- All packaging for organic supplements is labeled with the EU green leaf logo and control body code.
- Documentation is provided to prove compliance for audits and exports.
- Formats include jars, blisters, and single-dose sachets — all fully eligible for BIO labeling.
Controlled Processing and Manufacturing
Processing organic supplements requires careful attention to segregation and sanitation. BF-EssE ensures:
Processing organic supplements requires careful attention to segregation and sanitation. BF-EssE ensures:
- Production lines are cleaned and documented before each BIO batch.
- Organic and conventional materials are never mixed.
- Equipment, ventilation, and pest control comply with organic regulations.
Why Supply Chain Integrity Matters
For brands, supply chain integrity means:
For brands, supply chain integrity means:
- Confidence in passing audits.
- Legal right to market supplements as organic.
- Consumer trust built on proven compliance.
- Access to premium retailers and export markets.
- For consumers, it ensures that BIO claims on packaging are real and reliable.
Packaging is more than just the final step — it is where the organic integrity of your supplement becomes visible to consumers, regulators, and retailers. At BF-EssE, we understand that packaging is both a technical and a marketing process. That is why we integrate compliance, design, and logistics into every organic project.
Regulatory Requirements
According to EU Regulation (EU) 2018/848, any product marketed as organic must carry specific labeling elements:
- The EU green leaf logo must be placed on the front or main visible panel.
- A control body code (e.g., LV-BIO-XX) must be printed alongside the logo.
- The place of farming (e.g., “EU Agriculture,” “Non-EU Agriculture,” or mixed) must be stated clearly.
- At least 95% of the product’s ingredients must be certified organic to use the logo.
Why BF‑EssE Recommends Tailored Magnesium Choices
Targeted bioavailability: better absorption and fewer GI issues
Flavor-balanced formulas, crucial for consumer adoption
Regulatory confidence: all forms are approved under Directive 2002/46/EC
Scalable production: optimized mixing, encapsulation, and stability (ICH Q1A format testing under 40 °C/75% RH)
Flavor-balanced formulas, crucial for consumer adoption
Regulatory confidence: all forms are approved under Directive 2002/46/EC
Scalable production: optimized mixing, encapsulation, and stability (ICH Q1A format testing under 40 °C/75% RH)
From farm to finished capsule, every step matters.
Contact us before you manufacture — we’ll help keep your product market-ready and regulation-safe.
In the world of organic supplements, a single weak link in the supply chain can cost your brand its credibility. That’s why building a transparent, certified, and traceable organic supply chain is not just good practice — it’s a business necessity.
FAQ - About the Organic Supply Chain
We verify BIO certificates for all raw materials, maintain strict segregation of organic and non-organic products, and document every step in our ERP system for full traceability.
Yes, but only with certified controls. At BF-EssE, organic and non-organic production lines are cleaned, sanitized, and segregated before each batch to prevent contamination.
Traceability ensures that every finished product can be linked back to its certified raw materials. This protects your brand during audits, prevents mislabeling risks, and builds trust with consumers and retailers.