About SMEY
Located at 3 Avenue Wagram in Maisons-Laffitte, the cosmetic lab Smey leverages precision fermentation technology to serve France’s beauty and pharmaceutical sectors. The Île-de-France facility produces:
- Bioactive proteins with yields up to 50 g/L
- Specialty oils including MCT and GLA-enriched variants
- Alternative sweeteners like brazzein
- Animal-free cosmetic ingredients
Using AI-powered processes and sustainable manufacturing methods, Smey maintains full production traceability while minimizing environmental impact across its operations.
Frequently asked questions
Smey manufactures the following products through precision fermentation:
- Proteins
- Lactoferrin
- Lysozyme
- Yields up to 50 g/L
- Specialty Oils
- MCT oil
- GLA-enriched oil
- Cocoa butter alternatives
- Yields up to 75 g/L
- Sweeteners
- Brazzein (2000x sweeter than sugar)
- Heat stable for baking
- Calorie-free
All products are manufactured using animal-free processes and meet pharmaceutical-grade purity standards.
Smey’s manufacturing process incorporates:
- Technology Platform
- AI algorithms for strain development
- Precision fermentation systems
- Biomanufacturing protocols
- Production Methods
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Specific feedstock utilization
- Environmental impact reduction
- Quality Control
- Impurity monitoring
- Full production traceability
- Standardized testing protocols
Smey provides ingredients to multiple sectors:
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | Bioactive proteins, specialty ingredients |
| Cosmetics | Oils, proteins, active ingredients |
| Food & Beverage | Alternative sweeteners, functional oils |
| Nutrition | Protein supplements, functional ingredients |
Products are available for industrial-scale manufacturing applications.
More details about SMEY
Smey: A modern biotech facility in Île-de-France
Located in Maisons-Laffitte, Smey operates as a cosmetic lab and biotechnology facility, serving multiple industries with its innovative production methods. The company has established itself at 3 Avenue Wagram, where it combines biomanufacturing expertise with advanced technology.
Advanced production capabilities
Smey utilizes precision fermentation technology to create animal-free ingredients for various applications. The facility achieves remarkable production yields:
- 15 g/L for specialty products
- 50 g/L for proteins
- 75 g/L for cultivated oils
Product range and applications
Specialty ingredients
The facility produces a diverse range of components including:
- Lactoferrin and lysozyme
- Specialty oils (MCT oil, GLA-enriched oil)
- Cocoa butter alternatives
- Brazzein sweetener – 2000 times sweeter than sugar
Market sectors
From its strategic location in the Île-de-France region, Smey serves multiple industries:
- Pharmaceutical sector
- Cosmetic industry
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Functional nutrition companies
Technology and quality assurance
Smey implements artificial intelligence algorithms for production strain development. The facility maintains strict quality standards through:
- Full production traceability
- Controlled impurity levels
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Sustainable production methods







