About Nopal
Nopal Tunisie’s cosmetic lab, located in P13 Kasserine within Tunisia’s Kassérine Governorate, leads organic farming and processing of nopal cactus ingredients. Since 2005, the facility has grown into:
- A global producer of organic prickly pear seed oil
- An EU Organic and USDA NOP certified manufacturer
- A partner supporting 50+ local farming families
- A FSSC 22000 compliant processing center
The lab maintains COSMOS, HALAL and KOSHER certifications while implementing sustainable practices through waste composting and environmentally conscious production methods.
Frequently asked questions
Nopal Tunisie processes and exports nopal cactus ingredients for multiple industries:
- Cosmetic Products
- Organic prickly pear seed oil
- Natural cosmetic oils
- Organic body scrubs
- Food Industry Products
- Nopal-based food ingredients
- Organic certified materials
- Health Industry Materials
- Natural health ingredients
- Organic extracts
The company processes these materials following FSSC 22000 standards and good manufacturing practices.
Nopal Tunisie maintains these certifications and standards:
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These certifications support the company’s operations in organic ingredient processing and international trade.
Nopal Tunisie operates through the following network:
- Production Network
- 50+ local farming partners in Tunisia
- Organic farming locations
- Processing facilities
- Market Coverage
- European Union markets (since 2007)
- International export operations
- Global distribution channels
The company maintains partnerships with:
- Tunisian Government
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)
More details about Nopal
A pioneering company in Tunisia’s natural ingredients sector
Nopal Tunisie, established in 2005 by Mohamed Rachdi BANNANI, has grown from a local initiative to become a global leader in organic prickly pear seed oil production. Located in Kasserine, Tunisia, the company combines traditional knowledge with modern cosmetic lab techniques to process nopal cactus ingredients.
Specialized processing and production capabilities
Operating from the Kassérine Governorate, the company has developed advanced facilities for processing and exporting ingredients for multiple industries. Their manufacturing practices follow strict international standards, ensuring consistent quality across their product range.
Product range and services
- Organic cosmetic oils and scrubs
- Food industry ingredients
- Health sector components
- Quality control and testing
Quality assurance and international standards
The company maintains multiple certifications including:
- Fair For Life
- EU Organic
- USDA NOP Organic
- FSSC 22000
- COSMOS
- HALAL and KOSHER
Community impact and sustainable practices
Based in Tunisia’s agricultural heartland, Nopal Tunisie partners with over 50 local farmers and supports more than 100 families. The company implements sustainable practices through:
- Waste composting programs
- Animal feed production
- Organic farming methods
- Local workforce development
International partnerships
Since 2014, the company has participated in the Market Access of Typical Products program, collaborating with the Tunisian Government, UNIDO, and SECO. This partnership has strengthened its position in international markets, particularly in Europe where it began expanding operations in 2007.
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