Ayurvedic & Nutraceutical Contract Manufacturing for German & EU Brands
Shakumbhri Herbals is a WHO-GMP certified contract manufacturer in India producing private-label Ayurvedic and herbal supplements for German and wider EU brand owners, importers and distributors. Products are typically classified as food supplements in the EU, with formulation and labeling reviewed against THMPD considerations before production begins.
Why German & EU Brands Manufacture Ayurvedic Products in India
Germany is among the top three destination markets for Indian Ayurvedic exports, alongside the US and UAE. EU brands manufacture in India to access authentic herbal formulation knowledge and lower per-unit costs than domestic EU contract manufacturers, while still meeting EU food-supplement or THMPD compliance requirements when the manufacturing partner is properly documented.
What EU/German Import Classification Requires
| Requirement | What It Means For You |
|---|---|
| Product Classification | Most Ayurvedic products are classified as food supplements in the EU; herbal medicinal claims may fall under THMPD instead — classification is confirmed before production. |
| Certificate of Free Sale | Confirms the product is legally sold in India, often required by EU customs and distributors. |
| Ingredient Specification Sheets | Full raw-material traceability, expected by EU importers and retail buyers. |
| Certificate of Analysis | Batch-level purity and potency confirmation for customs and quality review. |
| Country-Specific Label Compliance | German-language labeling and nutrition-declaration rules applied before dispatch. |
Shakumbhri Herbals WHO-GMP Certification: WAQ25091703 — available for verification on request.
Order-to-Shipment Timeline for EU Orders
Brief & classification review
Share your formulation and target market — we confirm food-supplement vs. THMPD classification before quoting.
Formulation & label check
Ingredient legality and German-language label compatibility confirmed ahead of production.
Production & testing
Manufactured under WHO-GMP conditions with full batch testing — microbial, heavy metals, active content.
Documentation package
COA, stability data and Certificate of Free Sale assembled for your import file.
Export-ready packaging
Air-tight, UV-protected packaging plus German/EU-compliant labeling applied.
Freight & dispatch
FOB, CIF or DDP to your EU port or warehouse. Typically 2–4 weeks production plus 2–3 weeks freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ayurvedic products classified as food supplements or medicines in the EU?
Most are classified as food supplements. Products making herbal medicinal claims may instead fall under the EU’s Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) — classification is confirmed with you before production begins.
Do you provide German-language labeling?
Yes — label copy and nutrition declarations are prepared or reviewed in German ahead of dispatch, in line with destination-country requirements.
What’s the minimum order quantity for a Germany/EU-bound order?
Generally 1,000 units per SKU. Distributors and importers can discuss trial shipments before committing to container-load volumes.
How is freight typically handled to Germany?
FOB, CIF and DDP are all available. Most EU buyers start with a smaller sea-freight trial shipment before scaling up.
Can you supply a Certificate of Free Sale for EU customs?
Yes, this is prepared as part of the standard documentation package for every EU-bound export order.
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