About Bionap
Located in Piano Tavola, Sicily, near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mt Etna, Bionap cosmetic lab produces standardized botanical extracts from Mediterranean plants and fruits. Operating since 1997, this GMP-certified facility offers:
- Nutraceutical ingredients
- Personal care components
- Veterinary solutions
- Sustainable production methods
The facility maintains complete traceability from the volcanic soils of Mt Etna to final production, adhering to Bureau Veritas Italia standards while supporting local communities.
Frequently asked questions
Bionap produces botanical extracts in three sectors:
- Personal Care
- Plant-based cosmetic ingredients
- Natural preservatives
- Active botanical compounds
- Nutraceutical
- Dietary supplement ingredients
- Standardized plant extracts
- Functional food components
- Veterinary
- Animal health ingredients
- Natural feed additives
- Botanical supplements
All products undergo standardization according to GMP guidelines for dietary supplements.
Bionap maintains the following operational framework:
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Bionap operates from the UNESCO World Heritage area near Mt Etna in Italy:
- Production Facilities
- Extraction plant
- Quality control laboratory
- Research center
- Raw Material Sources
- Mt Etna region plantations
- Mediterranean botanical gardens
- Local fruit orchards
The location provides access to Mediterranean botanicals used in extract production.
More details about Bionap
A leading botanical extract producer in Sicily
Since 1997, Bionap has established itself as a prominent producer of standardized extracts from Mediterranean plants. Located in Piano Tavola, Sicily, the company operates as a cosmetic lab and botanical research facility near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mount Etna.
Specialized extraction and production services
Bionap transforms local botanicals into high-quality ingredients through advanced extraction processes. The company’s operations span three main sectors:
- Personal care ingredients development
- Nutraceutical solutions
- Veterinary products
Quality standards and certification
The facility maintains GMP compliance for dietary supplements, certified by Bureau Veritas Italia, ensuring product safety and consistency. This certification (FDA CFR 21 – p.11) validates the company’s commitment to quality manufacturing practices.
Leveraging Mount Etna’s botanical richness
The strategic location near Mount Etna provides Bionap access to unique Mediterranean flora. This proximity allows the company to source and process local plants and fruits, creating distinctive botanical extracts that benefit from the region’s volcanic soil properties.
Sustainable approach to ingredient production
Bionap’s operations rest on three foundational elements:
- Product integrity through traceable supply chains
- Social responsibility and community engagement
- Environmental stewardship and impact reduction
Local sourcing and processing
By focusing on Mediterranean botanicals, Bionap maintains short supply chains while supporting local agriculture. The company’s processing facility in Piano Tavola serves as both a research center and production unit, transforming regional plants into standardized extracts for global markets.
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