Certified quality commitment
Quality is not a promise for us – it is a lived standard throughout the entire supply chain.
As a distribution company for mineral raw materials, we take responsibility for ensuring that our products can be used safely, reliably, and without concern – regardless of whether they are pharmaceutical active ingredients, food additives, or technical applications.
To meet this standard, we have established a comprehensive quality, process, and supplier management system that is regularly reviewed, certified, and continuously improved. This creates the foundation for your product safety and your market success.
MAGNESIA is GDP‑, ISO‑, and IFS-certified
The quality of all core processes is secured by our ISO 9001-based quality management system, which we have been continuously developing since 1995 and have audited externally on an annual basis.
Our HACCP system for ensuring product quality in food applications is also regularly reviewed. In addition, since 2023 we have been audited against the International Food Standards (IFS).
MAGNESIA is additionally supervised and regularly inspected by the competent authorities in connection with the trade of active pharmaceutical ingredients (GDP). We are also registered as a wholesale trader for animal feed with the Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (LAVES).
The quality of our raw materials begins with the thorough evaluation and selection of suppliers
The evaluation and qualification of our suppliers follows a clearly defined, risk-based process. The aim is to ensure that all raw materials used meet both regulatory requirements and the high quality standards of our customers.
A key element is the auditing of our partners. Depending on the risk assessment, we review documentation and conduct targeted audits, both on-site and virtually. In doing so, we evaluate in particular production processes, quality assurance, and the performance of the quality management system.
All results are documented and made available to our customers upon request. At the same time, we maintain close contact with our suppliers even after qualification, in order to detect quality-relevant changes at an early stage.
This is how we ensure maximum safety, transparency, and direct access to qualified raw materials.
Ensuring regulatory status
The regulatory status of products is essential for their use in regulated markets such as pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics. It describes the legal and qualitative suitability of a product for the market. Only raw materials that meet all relevant requirements may be used in production.
We ensure the regulatory status of our mineral raw materials through a multi-step quality assurance process. This includes incoming inspections, testing for specification conformity and stability, as well as the evaluation of regulatory requirements. Our processes identify and minimize risks at an early stage, regardless of the application area.
This ensures that our products are of high quality, legally compliant, and safe to use. This builds confidence and relieves the burden on your internal review processes.
Regulatory status by Industry
Pharma
Mineral raw materials used as active ingredients in pharmaceutical products are subject to strict requirements under EU GMP and GDP. We verify the origin, manufacturing processes, specifications, and documentation of our suppliers to ensure that all relevant regulatory requirements are met. The review of the relevant documentation is part of our qualification process. Our quality assurance processes ensure comprehensive documentation of all batches and their full traceability.
Food
For use in food, the requirements of EU Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 and specific HACCP requirements apply. Our raw materials are tested for purity, microbiological safety, and sensory properties. Regulatory status is ensured through specification review, shelf-life assessment, and conformity documentation.
Petfood
Mineral raw materials for pet and livestock feed must comply with the requirements of EU Regulations (EC) No. 767/2009 and 183/2005. We test our products for purity, residues, and microbiological safety. As a registered feed wholesaler, we ensure that all raw materials are legally permissible and suitable for animal nutrition – documented and traceable down to the batch level.
Nutritional & Health Supplements
Both food law and product-specific requirements apply here. We ensure that the mineral raw materials used are suitable for use in food supplements in accordance with the Food Supplements Directive (2002/46/EC) and other applicable food law requirements. In addition, we can assess suitability for the desired dosage form and target group upon customer request.
Cosmetics
Mineral raw materials for cosmetic applications must comply with the requirements of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. We verify purity, origin, and potential contamination risks. Regulatory status is ensured through safety data sheets and certificates of conformity. We are also building a Natrue-certified portfolio of raw materials.
Technical Industry
In sectors such as paints and coatings, construction materials, or automotive, industry-specific standards and quality requirements apply. We ensure that our raw materials exhibit the required physicochemical properties and document all relevant test parameters. Regulatory status is confirmed through technical data sheets and accompanying documentation. We maintain our own portfolio of REACh-registered raw materials, which we continuously expand.
