How do you choose natural supplements of high quality and safe origin?

​You want the very best for your body: pure ingredients, honest production methods and a brand that takes sustainability seriously. But how can you know if the natural supplements on the market really live up to these values? That is why quality labels are such an essential guide. By opting for supplements with the right quality labels and certifications, you can be sure that you are not only opting for top quality, but also for transparency, sustainability and respect for both people and the environment. In this article we will explain what things you should look out for when you are buying natural supplements and how quality labels and certificates will help you to make the right conscious choices.

Food safety: transparency from A to Z

For us, your health is central. That is why we ensure that each of our nutritional supplements is not only effective, but also safe and produced using carefully monitored systems.

KeyPharm, the company behind the Physalis brand, has been certified as being compliant with the ISO 22000:2018 norm, an international standard that guarantees food safety from raw material to end product.

In addition, the IFS certificate further guarantees that we comply with the strictest and the most globally recognised norms in the food sector. This certification confirms that our storage, material handling and personnel processes are subject to thorough quality controls and external audits. Thanks to this double guarantee, you can be certain that every Physalis supplement is produced with the greatest care and in accordance with the highest international standards.

Sustainability as a quality criterion

When choosing a natural supplement, many people often place their focus exclusively on the ingredients and their effects. People who want to make a more well-founded and conscious choice look further: at the product’s origin, the production process and the wider impact on people and the environment. Because quality does not stop with product safety or pure formulas alone. Instead, it starts with sustainable production, fair trade and climate responsibility. Thanks to the following quality labels, you can be confident that Physalis natural supplements are produced sustainably, fairly and with the protection of the environment in mind.

Corporate-level sustainability

B Corp
Since 2023, KeyPharm has officially been B Corp certified, a label that is regarded worldwide as one of the strictest recognitions of corporate social responsibility. B Corp means that we are continually evaluated regarding transparency, sustainability and ethical business practices. For consumers, this is a reliable guarantee that every Physalis product is backed by an organisation that makes conscious choices for the future that benefit both people and the planet.

Taking Climate Action
The award of the Taking Climate Action label is another indication of our commitment to improving the climate. We measure and reduce our CO₂ emissions, invest in renewable energy and environmentally friendly packaging, and compensate for our remaining emissions with officially recognised climate projects.

Reliable product labels

Clean label:
Most of Physalis' nutritional supplements carry the Clean label. This means that they exclusively contain natural ingredients that are detailed clearly and transparently on the packaging. The formulas are free from yeast, gluten and all artificial colorants, flavourings and preservatives.

BIO (Biological):
The European biological or organic label guarantees that product components are grown without the use of artificial fertilisers, synthetic pesticides or genetic modification. This is good for nature, but also good for you as the consumer.

ECO Guarantee:
This is an independent quality label for ecological products that meet high standards in terms of environmentally friendly production, natural ingredients and transparency. In other words, you know exactly what you are buying.

Vegan:
The Vegan label on our products indicates that they are fully plant-based, contain no animal ingredients and have never been tested on animals.

Rainforest Alliance:
If you see a Rainforest Alliance quality label on a Physalis product, you know that the raw materials have been cultivated on plantations that work with respect for both people and nature. These farms guarantee fair pay, good working conditions and the protection of biodiversity and the rainforests. You can find this label, for example, on products that contain cacao, tea or tropical fruit.

MSC (Marine Stewardship Council):
This blue label is found on fish products that are based on sustainable fishing practices. It guarantees that fish stocks will remain healthy, that the oceans will be protected and that overfishing will be counteracted.

Friend of the Sea:
This is another quality label awarded for sustainable fishing, but with an extra focus on by-catches, energy use and social conditions within the fisheries chain.

Friend of the Earth:
The Friend of the Earth quality label guarantees that the holders have a broad approach to a wide range of sustainability issues. This label is valid for both agricultural and fishing products and it confirms that every stage in the production process has taken due account of biodiversity, animal welfare, fair trade and environmental protection.

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The value of quality labels when choosing natural supplements

In a market with a wide and varied range of products, recognised quality labels and certifications are an objective yardstick for quality. They make clear which brands effectively invest in food safety, transparent production processes and sustainability.

Such labels offer consumers clear guarantees:

• Insight into the origin and composition of the product.
• Confirmation of compliance with strict safety norms.
• Certainty that the product has been produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Whether you are searching for a biological/organic or vegan supplement, or for a product with a B Corp label, MSC label or some other form of sustainability certification, by paying careful attention to the quality labels on the product you will be better able to make well-considered decisions that are consistent with a healthy and responsible lifestyle.

At KeyPharm sustainability is an essential part of who we are. Every product you choose reflects our commitment to quality, safety and respect for people and the environment.