Weishardt Becomes 1st Fish Collagen Producer to Obtain ...

Weishardt is one of the leading global suppliers of high-quality fish gelatin and fish collagen peptides for the food & beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and beauty industries.

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Friend of the Sea, the leading certification authority for products that uphold marine conservation practices, has announced the certification of Weishardt for sustainable fish collagen peptides. This allows the company to proudly display the Friend of the Sea ecolabel on its acclaimed product, Naticol®.

Established in France, Weishardt is a frontrunner in the production of high-quality fish gelatin and collagen peptides and is recognized for introducing edible gelatin to the market.

This family-owned enterprise has cultivated a strong global brand, lauded for its premium products utilized in the food & beverage, nutrition, pharmaceutical, and beauty sectors.

As a trailblazer in various sectors, Weishardt has taken bold steps toward sustainability by adopting environmentally friendly practices, which prompted the company to seek the Friend of the Sea certification for its fish collagen peptides.

Collagen plays a vital role as a structural protein within the human body, connecting skin, tissues, muscles, and other parts, thereby supporting their optimal function. Weishardt has developed an extensive array of specialized fish collagen peptides under the trademark Naticol ®, which are predominantly applied in functional food, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and cosmetofoods.

The raw materials for Weishardt collagen are procured from byproducts of sustainably sourced aquatic fish species, ensuring minimal waste aligns with the tenets of a circular economy and adding value to sustainable practices.

Friend of the Sea sets the global standard for sustainability in marine-derived nutraceutical products, aiming to safeguard aquatic ecosystems by promoting sustainable practices in all marine activities, including the extraction of fish collagen peptides.

'Working alongside Weishardt has been a remarkable experience,&# statedPaolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea. 'Their commitment to sustainability is perfectly aligned with their rigorous scientific production and quality management. They are setting an exemplary standard within the industry.&#

Producers certified by Friend of the Sea ensure their suppliers adhere to approved sustainable fishing practices, providing third-party assurance to consumers globally.

'We take great pride in being the premierfish collagen manufacturer to receive the Friend of the Sea certification,' Pascale Robert-Jolimaître, Weishardt General Manager for Quality and R&D, remarked.'As the global demand for fish collagen continues to rise, it is imperative that we protect our oceans to ensure a sustainable future for subsequent generations. Our customers, along with their consumers, can be confident that our products come from responsibly managed and sustainable sources.&#

Throughout the certification process, Weishardt has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices that adhere to Friend of the Sea's guidelines.

About Friend of the Sea

Friend of the Sea is a project of the World Sustainability Organization that recognizes sustainability in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishmeal, and Omega-3 Fish Oil. Additionally, the organization supports sustainable initiatives in restaurants, logistics, dolphin and whale watching, aquaria, ornamental fish, UV creams, and more. It stands as the only sustainable fisheries and aquaculture certification program globally recognized and overseen by European National Accreditation Bodies.

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