About Actichem
Located at 121 Boulevard Du Danemark in Montauban, the cosmetic lab Actichem specializes in natural active ingredients from grapevine extracts. Since 1998, this ISO 9001 certified facility has developed:
- Patented resveratrol extraction processes
- Standardized vine shoot and root extracts
- Sustainable upcycling of vineyard materials
- Research partnerships with Bordeaux University
From their Tarn Et Garonne base, Actichem serves the French cosmetics industry with COSMOS-approved botanical ingredients and maintains HACCP compliance standards.
Frequently asked questions
Actichem produces natural active ingredients from grapevine extracts through the following processes:
- Raw material extraction
- Vine shoots (winter pruning)
- Vine roots (natural renewal)
- Active compounds
- Resveratrol
- Monomers and oligomers
- Viniferin
- Vitisins
- Product forms
- Inulin-based
- Natural butylene glycol
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Maltodextrin
Actichem maintains the following operational framework:
- Quality certifications
- ISO 9001
- COSMOS approval
- HACCP compliance
- Research collaboration
- Joint laboratory with Bordeaux University (est. 2015)
- Patented extraction processes
- Ongoing R&D programs
- Production standards
- Standardized extraction methods
- Natural ingredient processing
- Sustainable sourcing protocols
Actichem sources materials through an upcycling process:
| Source | Collection Period |
|---|---|
| Vine Shoots | Winter pruning season |
| Vine Roots | Natural vine renewal cycle |
Raw materials originate from Vitis Vinifera vineyards in France, supporting local agricultural operations.
More details about Actichem
A French pioneer in natural ingredient extraction
Actichem, established in 1998 in Montauban, France, has developed into a leading cosmetic lab specializing in the development and production of natural active ingredients from grapevine extracts.
Innovative extraction technology
Operating from their facility at 121 Boulevard Du Danemark, Actichem employs a patented extraction process to obtain resveratrol and its derivatives from vine shoots and roots. This technology sets new standards in the natural ingredients sector.
Sustainable sourcing practices
The company sources its raw materials through vineyard upcycling, utilizing two key components of Vitis Vinifera:
- Vine shoots collected during winter pruning
- Vine roots harvested during natural vine renewal
Product range and specifications
Actichem’s product line includes standardized extracts containing:
- Resveratrol and derivatives
- Monomers and oligomers
- Viniferin and Vitisins
Quality assurance and research
Based in the Tarn Et Garonne region, Actichem maintains high quality standards through:
- ISO 9001 certification
- COSMOS approval
- HACCP compliance
Academic partnership
Since 2015, Actichem has maintained a joint laboratory with Bordeaux University, strengthening their research capabilities in botanical extraction and natural ingredient development.
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