Goerlich Pharma, a leading German company in the dietary supplements sector, has renewed its Friend of the Sea® certification for the production of fish oil and Omega-3 capsules and supplements, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to marine sustainability.
In 2024, the company marked its 40th anniversary, evolving from a small start-up into an international enterprise with around 150 employees. Goerlich Pharma develops and manufactures high-quality dietary supplements in over 50 countries.
Certified by Friend of the Sea since 2011, Goerlich Pharma has strengthened its partnership over the years to extend far beyond a simple certification. This is part of a comprehensive environmental responsibility strategy focused on three key pillars: enhancing consumer trust through maximum transparency, concretely minimising environmental impact, and strategically safeguarding marine resources for the long term.
The company has developed an all-encompassing approach to sustainability that covers the entire supply chain. This involves a rigorous supplier selection process, exclusively favouring partners with proven sustainable practices.
At its production facility in Germany, Goerlich Pharma has implemented concrete measures to reduce waste and emissions continuously. Optimising packaging is another vital element of this strategy aimed at minimising resource consumption.
As the exclusive distributor of Epax® marine Omega-3 concentrates in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Goerlich Pharma reinforces its dedication to responsible production practices.
Founded in 2008 by Paolo Bray as a project of the World Sustainability Organization, Friend of the Sea is the leading international certification for sustainable marine practices. The organisation ensures that seafood products are responsibly sourced, respecting marine ecosystems.
Paolo Bray, Director of Friend of the Sea, commented: “Goerlich Pharma demonstrates how innovation and environmental protection can go hand in hand. Their certification is a tangible example of commitment to marine sustainability.”
Dr. Dietmar Kapl, Managing Director, stated: “This renewal reflects our dedication to protecting marine environments and producing high-quality Omega-3 products. The certification strengthens our customers’ trust in the sustainability of our products.”
This journey of responsibility looks to the future, aiming to protect marine ecosystems through conscious and sustainable choices.
