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Direct GMP-compliant botanical ingredients, natural antioxidants, & customized health formulation solutions optimized for Costa Rican food, cosmetic, and wellness manufacturers.

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Costa Rica's Natural Industry Landscape

As Central America’s hub for ecological sustainability, bio-diversity, and medical tourism, Costa Rica is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand for clean-label botanical ingredients. In line with the nation’s Plan Nacional de Descarbonización and strong alignment with wellness tourism (Eco-wellness), the manufacturing sectors in provinces such as San José, Alajuela, and Cartago are shifting towards plant-based ingredients for health supplements, functional beverages, and local organic cosmetics.

Local brands, research institutes, and contract packagers require highly standardized botanical extracts. Our manufacturing capability offers premium ingredients that meet strict global purity markers. Through direct industrial supply channels from our Shaanxi factory to San José, we bypass multiple intermediary markups, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable batch consistency for Costa Rican distributors and food-tech labs.

Key Market Insights for Costa Rica (2025–2030)

Rapid urbanization, high purchasing power compared to regional averages, and a strong preference for green cosmetic labels drive the botanical extract demand in Costa Rica. Strict regulations by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) require comprehensive batch traceability, heavy metal control, and validated active ingredient assays.

Shaanxi ShineHerb Biotech Plant Extract Factory
Established in 2002

About Shaanxi ShineHerb Biotech Co., Ltd.

Shaanxi ShineHerb Biotech Co., Ltd. is a professional enterprise engaged in the research, production, and exports of Enzyme preparations, Natural plant extracts, Vitamins, Amino acids, and Pharmaceutical intermediates. We are committed to providing global customers with competitive pricing, stable and reliable product quality, and professional, efficient services.

With over 20 years of experience in the raw materials industry, ShineHerb Biotech continues to strengthen its technical capabilities and improve product quality. Our main products include Lactase, Bromelain, Pancreatin, Papain, Quercetin, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), PQQ, and Glucosamine Sulfate 2KCL, among others. These ingredients are widely used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, beverages, cosmetics, and food additives.

At present, our products are exported to more than 50 countries and regions, including Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, and have gained wide recognition and trust from customers worldwide.

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Years Industry Experience
50+
Countries Exported
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About ShineHerb Factory
ShineHerb Production Line
Laboratories and Testing Equipment

Regulatory Compliance & Technical Superiority

Enabling seamless customs clearance at Puerto Caldera and Puerto Limón through certified lab reports.

Quality Control & Testing

Quality is the core of our development. ShineHerb Biotech has established a strict quality management system covering raw material inspection, production process control, solvent residue management (under USP <467> standards), and final active ingredient assays utilizing HPLC, UV, and GC-MS.

Technical Support

We provide comprehensive documentation for registration with the Costa Rican Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud), including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Kosher/Halal validations, and pesticide residue profiling.

GMP Requirements

Our extraction lines operate in ISO Class 100,000 cleanrooms. From solvent recovery to spray drying, every step adheres closely to international Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001:2015 frameworks.

Advanced Cosmetic & Functional Botanicals

High-purity botanical raw materials optimized for cosmetic skin repair and functional liver health applications.

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China Plant Extract Supply Chain Advantage

China, particularly the Shaanxi province region, stands as the global epicentre for botanical raw materials and extraction technology. Because Shaanxi houses the Qinling Mountains—often dubbed the natural biological treasury of China—it provides a robust baseline for raw plant biodiversity. Combined with state-of-the-art industrial infrastructure, China-based manufacturers like ShineHerb Biotech offer unmatched supply-chain stability and pricing advantages.

By leveraging continuous counter-current extraction, multi-stage membrane separation, and advanced freeze-drying techniques, we achieve higher active-ingredient concentrations while minimizing volatile solvent carryover. For purchasing agents in San José or Alajuela, buying directly from a Chinese factory guarantees a consistent, uninterrupted supply of high-grade raw material, shielding them from local regional distributor markups that can inflate final product costs by up to 40%.

Efficiency & Certification Matrix

Our streamlined production facilities boast GMP compliance, FDA, ISO, HACCP, Halal, and Kosher certifications. This thorough quality-assurance landscape simplifies technical dossier compliance, eliminating import obstacles and validating clean-label marketing claims.

GMP Factory Inside Plant Extraction Lab Stainless Steel Storage Tank Dry Extraction Powder Packing
OEM ODM Dietary Supplement Manufacturing
OEM & ODM One-Stop Services

Custom Formulation & Packaging

From fine plant extract powders to complex multi-ingredient capsules, tablets, softgels, gummies, and solid beverages, ShineHerb Biotech delivers a comprehensive suite of customized manufacturing solutions. We allow Costa Rican wellness brands and retailers to create ready-to-sell formulas without investing in expensive local manufacturing machinery.

Key OEM Advantages:
  • One-Stop Solution: Raw powder processing, pelletizing, gelatin/vegetable capsule filling, and bottle/sachet packaging.
  • Flexible Customization: Tailor-made formulas, customized active ingredient concentrations, natural colorants, and flavor profiles (e.g., tropical fruit flavors targeted for Costa Rican consumers).
  • Rigid QC Benchmarks: All custom batches undergo strict microbial and heavy metal release testing under global food and pharma protocols.

We Have Obtained Multiple Quality Certificates

Ensuring complete peace of mind and simplified registration with the Central American health authorities.

GMP Certificate

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practice • Rigid Production Standards

FDA Registration

FDA

U.S. Food & Drug Administration Compliance • Safe & High Quality Ingredients

ISO Certification

ISO 9001 / 22000

Global Standard Recognition • Meet International Requirements

SGS Audited

SGS

Rigorous Quality Control Verified by a Global Leader in Inspection

HACCP Certificate

HACCP

Guaranteed Food Safety Management • Risk Controlled

Kosher Certificate

Kosher

High-Quality Products with Kosher Certification for All Dietary Needs

Halal Certificate

HALAL

Suitable for Muslim Consumers • Pure, Ethical & Clean

Global Standard Certificate

Verification

Phytosanitary & Heavy Metal Analysis validated for Central America

Diverse Product Portfolio Categories

Optimized raw materials designed for pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, and botanical preparations.

Enzymes

Stable enzyme activity, customizable specifications. Available in Food Grade, Feed Grade, Pharma Grade, and Cosmetic Grade. Full global certifications (FCC, FDA, Halal, Kosher). Ideal for optimizing digestive health profiles in regional dairy or grain products.

Plant Extracts

Nature-derived ingredients for better health. Ideal for weight management, male & female wellness supplements, immune boost formulas, and eye health. Direct factory supply and custom solvent extraction methods.

Nutritional Supplement Raw Materials

Power your finished supplements with premium amino acids, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, natural fruit & vegetable powders, and high-purity sweeteners. Complete global certification and OEM support.

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Cosmetic ingredients and beauty peptides. Formulated for cleansing, sun protection, anti-aging, antioxidant protection, spot removal, whitening, gentle exfoliation, and advanced skin barrier repair. Highly compatible with organic carrier oils.

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Promote your manufacturing operations with premium intermediates. Produced under strict GMP conditions with stable ISO 9001 verification for synthetic and semi-synthetic pharmaceutical processes.

Direct Technical Inquiries

Contact our lab technicians directly for HPLC chromatography data, physical properties, particle mesh size options, and heavy metal limits reports.

Inside Our Production & Testing Facilities

Witness our extraction efficiency, quality control parameters, and automated manufacturing processes.

Corporate Overview & Production Facility

Active Lactase Enzyme Validation & Lab Assay

Hassle-Free Global Logistics to Costa Rica

We provide multiple shipping routes to Costa Rica, matching the size and urgency of your procurement demands. Whether importing small trial batches via express courier or large industrial pallets via sea freight, we ensure all phytosanitary and customs document packages are prepared accurately to prevent clearance delays.

  • Express Courier: FedEx, DHL, UPS & EMS (Best for samples and urgent active ingredient shipments, delivery to San José in 5–7 business days).
  • Air Freight: Scheduled airport-to-airport transfers to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
  • Sea Freight: Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments to Puerto Limón/Moín on the Atlantic coast or Puerto Caldera on the Pacific coast.
  • Flexible Incoterms: FOB, CIF, DDU, and DDP services depending on your company's customs clearing arrangements.
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Active Functional Enzymes & Bio-Additives

Standardized catalytic preparations and key nutritional compounds for specialized production requirements.

Food Grade Lactase Enzyme

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Natural Natto Extract Nattokinase

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Bromelain Enzyme

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High Purity Natural Quercetin

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Costa Rica Market Sourcing FAQ

Answers to common questions regarding regulatory compliance, shipping logistics, and quality assurance.

What documents do you provide for product registration with the Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica?
For registration under the Costa Rican Sanitary Product guidelines (Trámite de Registro de Productos de Interés Sanitario), we provide a complete technical dossier. This includes a valid Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailed allergen declarations, heavy metal limit reports (measured by ICP-MS), residual solvent reports conforming to USP <467>, and GMO-free statements.
What is the typical shipping duration from your factory in China to San José, Costa Rica?
For urgent requirements and high-value active ingredients like Alpha Lipoic Acid or Resveratrol, we ship via express air courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS), which takes 5 to 7 business days for delivery to San José. For large volume orders of enzyme preparations or plant extracts, sea freight via Puerto Limón (Atlantic coast) or Puerto Caldera (Pacific coast) takes approximately 35 to 45 days.
Are your plant extracts GMO-free, and do they meet USP/EP pharmacopeia parameters?
Yes, all our botanical raw materials are sourced from non-GMO crops. We manufacture our ingredients to strictly align with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP) standards, ensuring reliable active ingredient levels and low impurity profiles.
What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for direct shipments to Costa Rica?
Our standard MOQ for stocked botanical extracts is 1 kg to 25 kg (one standard drum), depending on the specific active ingredient. For customized OEM/ODM formulas, capsules, or specific liquid custom extracts, MOQs are calculated based on the production line requirements. Please reach out to our sales team for detailed evaluations.
How do you handle heavy metal and pesticide residue limits?
Each production batch undergoes third-party lab verification (SGS/Eurofins) to ensure compliance with international heavy metal limits (Lead < 3.0 ppm, Arsenic < 1.0 ppm, Cadmium < 1.0 ppm, Mercury < 0.1 ppm) and strict pesticide residue thresholds, conforming to European Union and FDA food additive safety regulations.

Ready to Optimize Your Botanical Supply Chain?

Get in touch with our technical sales team for immediate price quotations, certificate validation, and to arrange product samples for your research & development department in Costa Rica.