Nutra Pharma describes our niche position between two industries. We are inspired by the natural health industry and deliver science, safety, standards, efficacy and traceability from the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Facts
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Our manufacturing facilities have held GMP certification from the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and/or the EU Medicines Authority for more than thirty years. We also hold GMP certification from several other regulators in Africa, Middle East and Asia.
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Our products are available in more than forty countries worldwide supplied from our GMP manufacturing facility in Dubai, UAE.
8 Million
We pack and test more than eight million blister, sachet and bottle packs annually.
200 Million
We manufacture more than two hundred million tablet and capsule nutraceutical products annually, including vitamins, minerals, multi-nutrients, omega oils, enzymes, specialist supplements, phyto-nutrients, probiotics and natural-based pharmaceutcials.
14 Trillion
We grow more than fourteen trillion probiotic bacteria each year which are stabilised and then incorporated into nutraceutical capsules, tablet, liquid and sachet products.
Divisions
Nutraceuticals
Vitamins
Minerals
Multi-nutrients
Omega oils
Herbs
Enzymes
Specialist supplements
Phyto-nutrients
Probiotics
Natural-based pharmaceuticals
Contract Manufacturing
Tablets
Capsules
Liquids
Powder sachets
Packaging & filling
Secondary packaging
Pharma serialisation
Batch release
Product development
Regulatory dossiers
Certifications & Accreditations
GMP
Compliance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Manufacturing, packaging, and QC testing (micro and chemical) of non-sterile tablets, capsules and liquids
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
Manufacturing, packaging, QC testing, storage, distribution of tablets, capsules, liquids and probiotics
ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Testing and Calibration Laboratory
Manufacturing, packaging, QC testing, storage, distribution of tablets, capsules, liquids and probiotics
ISO 13485:2016
Medical Devices
Design, manufacturing, assembly, distribution of medical devices utilised in in-vitro and in-vivo diagnosis and treatment
HACCP
Food Safety Management System
Manufacturing, packaging and distribution of tablets, capsules, liquids and probiotics (ambient temperature)
Halal
Compliance with Halal
Manufacturing, packaging, QC testing, storage, distribution of tablets, capsules, liquids and probiotics
Inspired By Nature, Guided By Science
Quest Nutra Pharma was founded in 1982 and consists of companies based in the UK, EU and UAE. The group is inspired by nature and dedicated to innovation, science and quality, delivering products and health solutions to both end-consumers and to food supplement, nutraceutical, health retail and pharmaceutical businesses worldwide. Nutra Pharma describes our niche position between two industries, combining the best of the pharmaceutcial and natural health industries with the principles of science, safety, manufacturing standards, effectiveness and traceability from the pharmaceutical industry. We call this TheQuestWay™.
The Quest Way™
Our niche position between the pharmaceutical and natural health industries, combined with more than 40 years of experience in developing, manufacturing and selling Nutraceutical and natural health ingredients have resulted in our unique and special way of doing business. We call this TheQuestWay™.
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Timeline
Quest obtains additional Certifications
Quest obtains additional Certifications for Halal, ISO/IEC17025 (Laboratory) and ISO13485 (Medical Devices). Quest already holds HACCP (Food Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality) and GMP (Manufacturing) Certifications.
Quest Installs Solar System
Quest installs a 275kWp rooftop solar PV grid-connected system generating 450MWh and offsetting over 375 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Quest completes the extension of the factory and warehouse at its Dubai facility
Quest adds more production and warehouse capacity in its GMP factory in Dubai with an investment in a new factory extension, new warehouse and additional machinery and equipment.
Quest launches the Pregnall Range™
Quest launches a range of supplements for pregnancy in blister packaging.
Quest introduces in-house manufactured liquid nutraceutical products
Quest launches its first two liquid nutraceutical products manufactured in-house with a strategey to introduce new liquid products across all of its ranges.17
Quest consolidates as Quest Nutra Pharma
Quest consolidates all of its business activities under the Quest Nutra Pharma brand and builds a new purpose built factory for its Nutraceuticals division in the UK, incorporating nutraceutical liquid manufacturing.
Quest launches the Once a Day range™
Quest launches a range of essential every-day food supplements in blister packaging.
Quest launches DR capsules
Quest changes all of its probiotic capsules to new delayed release DRCaps™ which guarantee probiotic effectiveness to its customers.
Quest develops its first pharma product
Quest develops 50,000iu Vitamin D tablets with CTD dossier
Quest celebrates its 30th year
Quest celebrates its 30 year anniversary.
Quest launches the Platinum Excellene™ range
Quest launches its new Platinum Excellence™ range of high-end, high-potency and innovative nutraceuticals for specific health needs.
Quest offers strategic contract manufacturing services
Quest launches its Contract Manufacturing division offering third-parties private label nutraceuticals for strategically selected markets worldwide.
Go to TopQuest launches the Biotix range™
Quest launches its new Biotix probiotic range, the first time Quest products are available in blister packs.
Quest starts probiotic manufacturing
Quest starts in-house probiotic manufacturing.
Quest rebrands
Quest rebrands its image, launching a new iconic ‘Q’ Quest logo.
Quest opens Dubai manufacturing facility
Quest opens its new manufacturing plant in Dubai incorporating new manufacturing technologies.
Quest acquires new businesses
Quest acquires its sister company Flavex International, which manufactures flavours, botanical extracts and animal feed additives. Flavex (renamed Quest Ingredients Limited) was sold by the Quest Group to FDL UK in 2022.
Quest launches the first health food retailer support programme
Quest launches QPAA, one of the first correspondence courses in the industry on nutrition and supplements, which was later updated and rebranded in 2009 as IQ.
Quest obtains its first patent
Quest patents a tablet timed release formula.
Quest rebrands
Quest launches new bottle labels and a new logo.
Quest obtains GMP certification
Quest receives GMP certification from the UK MHRA for the first time. Since 1993 all Quest factories have held GMP certification from EU regulatory bodies.
Quest commences in-house manufacturing
Quest starts in-house manufacturing of tablet and capsule food supplements in a new manufacturing facility located in the Aston Science Park in Birmingham, UK.
Quest begins exports
Quest launches in Greece, its first export market outside the UK. Quest products are now available in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Quest is launched
Quest is established in the UK, selling food supplements for the first time on a scientific basis.
Legal Entities
T +44 198 120 0100QUEST VITAMINS LIMITED
18-19 Three Elms Trading Estate
Hereford, HR4 9PU, United KingdomT +971 4 886 2850QUEST MIDDLE EAST FZE
Jebel Ali Free Zone, PO Box 17836
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesQUEST VITAMINS EUROPE LIMITED
The Black Church, St. Marys Place
Dublin 7, Ireland
