Shark Chondroitin Sulfate USP/EP Standard | Bulk Raw Material for Supplements
Product Overview
Our Shark Chondroitin Sulfate is a premium pharmaceutical-grade bulk raw material, strictly manufactured and tested in full compliance with USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and EP (European Pharmacopoeia) official standards. Sourced from high-quality deep-sea shark cartilage through refined extraction and purification processes, this ingredient delivers exceptional purity, consistent batch quality, and reliable biological activity, making it the top-choice core raw material for global dietary supplement, nutraceutical, and joint health formulation manufacturers.
Key Features & Advantages
- Strict Pharmacopeia Compliance: Fully meets USP and EP quality specifications, including purity, heavy metal limits, microbial control, loss on drying, and other critical indicators, ensuring global market access and regulatory safety for finished products.
- Premium Natural Source: Extracted from carefully selected deep-sea shark cartilage, free from harmful additives, fillers, and adulterants, retaining the natural molecular structure and high bioavailability of chondroitin sulfate.
- Stable Bulk Supply: Available in standardized industrial bulk packaging, supporting large-scale, long-term stable procurement to meet the mass production demands of supplement brands and contract manufacturing organizations.
- Consistent Batch Quality: Implemented a full-process quality management system, with each batch accompanied by complete COA (Certificate of Analysis), HPLC test reports, and regulatory documentation to guarantee uniformity and reliability.
- Wide Formulation Compatibility: Exhibits excellent flowability and mixing properties, perfectly suitable for the production of tablets, capsules, softgels, powders, granules, and other joint health supplement formulations.
Core Applications
As a foundational active ingredient for joint care supplements, this USP/EP grade Shark Chondroitin Sulfate is widely used to formulate bone and joint health products, often compounded with glucosamine, MSM, collagen, and other nutrients. It helps support joint cartilage health, maintain joint flexibility, and alleviate joint discomfort, catering to the high-quality raw material needs of dietary supplement manufacturers, pharmaceutical enterprises, and health product brands worldwide.
About HS Nutra Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2001, HS Nutra Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Jiaxing Hengjie Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) is a leading supplier of sodium chondroitin sulfate in China with a global footprint and pioneering role among early domestic enterprises dedicated to R&D and manufacturing of this product line.
Our core product portfolio covers a wide range of dietary supplement ingredients including sodium chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, collagen, shark cartilage powder, and hyaluronic acid. Our professional R&D team has successfully launched innovative raw materials such as minipote® Low-Molecular-Weight Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, ELASEM® Flex, ELASEM® Bio Eggshell Membrane Series, Plondroitin® Plant-based Chondroitin, and KOLLAVEG® Plant-based Collagen.
HS Nutra is headquartered in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, and operates four production bases: Jiaxing Plant, Fujian Plant, Hunan Plant, and an overseas plant (under planning). We have established subsidiaries in the United States and Hangzhou, with overseas warehouses in the Netherlands and the United States to support efficient global distribution. Our products are exported to major international markets including the United States, Europe, Japan, Germany, and Russia.
Deeply rooted in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, HS Nutra has undertaken multiple scientific research projects including the Innovation Fund from the Ministry of Science and Technology and Major Science and Technology Projects of Zhejiang Province. We house provincial and municipal-level R&D centers led by doctorate-level professionals, continuously advancing technological innovation and product upgrading.
Our management team is led by a director with a master's degree from the UK and extensive management experience at renowned overseas enterprises. Guided by the advanced talent philosophy of "seeking talents with a telescope and nurturing them with a microscope", we inject sustained core momentum into the company's long-term development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Shark Chondroitin Sulfate USP/EP Standard?
A1: It is a high-purity sodium salt of sulfated linear glycosaminoglycan extracted from food-grade shark cartilage, strictly complying with the quality specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP). It is a premium bulk raw material for dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals, mainly used for joint health formulations.
Q2: What is the difference between shark-sourced and terrestrial (bovine) chondroitin sulfate?
A2: Structural Feature: Shark chondroitin is 6-sulfated disaccharide dominant; terrestrial sources are 4-sulfated disaccharide dominant.
Purity & Standards: EP has stricter protein and microbial limits for marine sources.
Bioavailability: Marine-sourced often has better solubility and absorption in joint-targeted formulations.
Q3: What certifications and quality documents are provided?
A3: Pharmacopeial Compliance: USP/EP certified, with COA (Certificate of Analysis) matching pharmacopeial test methods.
Manufacturing Standards: NSF-GMP, ISO 9001, ISO22000, and HALAL certifications.
Regulatory Support: Health certificates, origin documents, and customs clearance materials for global markets.
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