EU-Organic Rosehip (Rosa canina) for Private Label Manufacturing

Standardized Rosehip Forms for Contract Manufacturing

Rosehip Powder (Rosa canina): Fine mesh (80-120 mesh) powder from deseeded fruits, standardized to minimum 0.5% ascorbic acid content. Ideal for capsule filling, tablet compression, and powder blend applications. Typical moisture content 8-12%.

Rosehip Extract 4:1: Water-extracted concentrate maintaining natural vitamin C profile. Standardized to 2.0-3.0% total ascorbic acid equivalent. Suitable for liquid formulations and high-potency applications.

Whole Dried Rosehip: Size-graded whole fruits (6-12mm), moisture content below 10%. Perfect for tea blends, infusion products, and further processing applications.

Cut & Sifted Rosehip: Uniformly cut pieces (2-5mm), deseeded, with consistent particle size distribution. Optimized for tea bag manufacturing and extract production.

Batch Consistency & Documentation Standards

Every rosehip lot includes comprehensive Certificate of Analysis covering:

• Active compounds: Ascorbic acid content, total polyphenols, flavonoids
• Physical parameters: Moisture, ash content, particle size distribution
• Microbiological profile: Total plate count, yeast/mold, pathogens (E.coli, Salmonella)
• Contaminant screening: Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As), pesticide residues, aflatoxins
• Organoleptic properties: Color, taste, odor specifications

White-Label Documentation Package

• EU-Organic Transaction Certificate per Regulation 2018/848
• Detailed Certificate of Analysis with analytical methods referenced
• Origin documentation with harvest region specifics
• Processing facility certifications and allergen declarations
• Shelf-life studies and storage recommendation protocols
• Nutritional fact panels and standardized product specifications

EU Certification Compliance

EU-Organic Certification (Reg. 2018/848): All rosehip materials certified under current EU organic regulations with full chain of custody documentation. Transaction certificates issued for each batch transfer.

HACCP Compliance: Processing facilities maintain hazard analysis protocols with critical control point monitoring throughout production.

ISO 22000: Food safety management system certification ensuring consistent quality and traceability standards.

GMP Standards: Good Manufacturing Practice compliance for facilities handling rosehip processing and packaging operations.

Origin Specifications & Processing Standards

Primary Source Regions

• Romania: Wild-harvested Rosa canina from Carpathian mountain regions, traditionally hand-picked at optimal ripeness
• Bulgaria: Certified organic cultivation in mountainous areas with ideal climate conditions
• Serbia: Wild collection programs with sustainable harvesting protocols
• Hungary: Established organic farming operations with consistent annual yields

Processing Methodology

Harvest timing: Fruits collected post-frost for optimal sugar content and vitamin preservation. Immediate processing within 24-48 hours maintains nutritional profile.

Drying process: Low-temperature air drying (40-50°C) preserves heat-sensitive compounds. Alternative freeze-drying available for premium specifications.

Quality sorting: Multi-stage cleaning removes stems, leaves, and damaged fruits. Metal detection and foreign matter screening ensure final product purity.

MOQ & Supply Chain Logistics

Minimum Order Quantities:

• Rosehip powder: 100kg minimum order
• Rosehip extract: 25kg minimum order
• Whole/cut rosehip: 250kg minimum order

Committed Volume Capacity: Annual supply agreements available up to 50 tons per specification. Multi-year contracts ensure price stability and guaranteed allocation.

Packaging Options: Food-grade multi-layer bags, fiber drums, or custom packaging specifications. All packaging materials EU food contact compliant.

Lead Times: Standard specifications available within 2-3 weeks. Custom processing requirements typically 4-6 weeks depending on harvest seasonality.

TANDOR Sourcing Advantage

Multi-Origin Flexibility

Access to established supplier networks across multiple EU regions ensures consistent supply availability regardless of regional harvest variations. Alternative sourcing activated automatically during supply disruptions.

Batch-Level Traceability

Complete documentation trail from harvest location through processing facility to final packaging. GPS coordinates of collection areas available for wild-harvested materials. Processing batch records maintain ingredient genealogy for regulatory compliance.

Quality Assurance Protocol

Pre-shipment sample approval process with detailed analytical verification. Retained samples stored for 24 months enabling retrospective analysis. Independent third-party testing available for critical specifications.

Regulatory Expertise

In-house knowledge of EU organic regulations, novel food requirements, and import/export documentation. Proactive monitoring of regulatory changes affecting rosehip trade and certification requirements.

Private Label Application Support

Formulation Compatibility: Technical data sheets include solubility parameters, pH stability ranges, and recommended usage levels for various applications.

Stability Testing: Accelerated aging studies available demonstrating ingredient performance under typical storage conditions.

Nutritional Labeling: Verified nutritional analysis enabling accurate product label declarations and health claim substantiation.

Supply Chain Transparency: Detailed origin stories and sustainable sourcing documentation supporting brand positioning and consumer transparency requirements.

ROSEHIP sourcing through TANDOR provides the consistency, documentation depth, and supply reliability essential for successful private-label manufacturing operations throughout the European Union.