About Galen-N
Located in the Rose Valley region of Bulgaria, the cosmetic lab Galen combines century-old traditions with modern technology. Operating from Zelenikovo village near Brezovo, this facility includes:
- GMP-certified production units
- Organic distillery for Bulgarian rose and lavender
- State-of-the-art extraction laboratories
- Plant processing facilities
Since 2001, Galen has expanded its operations by acquiring the historic Shipkov Distillery (1908) and BULPHYTOOILS facility (1958), leveraging Bulgaria’s unique agricultural conditions for botanical extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Galen operates production facilities for:
- Essential oils
- Bulgarian rose oil
- Lavender oil
- Chamomile oil
- Plant extracts
- Dry extracts from 40+ plant species
- Concretes and absolutes
- Floral waters
- Pharmaceutical ingredients
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
- Natural extracts
- Botanical ingredients
All manufacturing follows GMP standards and organic production protocols.
Galen maintains the following operational framework:
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These facilities support botanical ingredient production for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
Galen operates from the Rose Valley region of Bulgaria with the following facilities:
- Main production site
- Village of Zelenikovo, near Brezovo
- Rose and Thracian Valley region
- Agricultural lands in Rose Valley
- Production units
- GMP-certified facilities
- Organic distillery
- Extraction production lines
- Historical assets
- Shipkov Distillery (est. 1908)
- BULPHYTOOILS facility (est. 1958)
- Tournaire copper distillation units (1899)
The location provides access to Bulgarian rose and lavender growing regions.
More details about Galen-N
A heritage of excellence in Bulgarian natural extracts
Galen, established in 2001 in Bulgaria, has grown into a leading cosmetic lab by combining century-old traditions with modern production methods. Based in Sofia with production facilities in the historic Rose Valley, the company carries forward Bulgaria’s rich heritage in botanical extraction.
State-of-the-art facilities and production
Operating from GMP-certified facilities, Galen maintains modern laboratories and specialized extraction lines. The company’s infrastructure includes an organic distillery and advanced clean zones, ensuring product quality and consistency.
Products and expertise
The company processes over 40 plant species to create:
- Bulgarian rose and lavender oils
- Floral waters
- Plant extracts
- Pharmaceutical ingredients
- Natural concretes and absolutes
Strategic location in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley
Galen’s production facility in Zelenikovo, near Brezovo, sits in the heart of the Thracian Valley. This location provides direct access to Bulgaria’s finest agricultural regions, where specific soil conditions and climate create perfect growing conditions for aromatic plants.
Historical foundations
The company’s heritage includes the acquisition of the historic Shipkov Distillery, dating back to 1908, and the BULPHYTOOILS facility from 1958. These acquisitions brought valuable expertise and traditional copper distillation equipment to Galen’s operations.
Continuous development
Since its founding, Galen has consistently expanded its capabilities:
- 2013: GMP facility certification
- 2016: Organic distillery implementation
- 2017: Laboratory modernization
- 2020: GMP extraction facilities
- 2022: Clean zone upgrade
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