Afriplex From source to shelf

Afriplex

From source to shelf

Afriplex, a member of the ImpiloVest group, was established in 2001, with the original objective of unlocking the potential of traditionally used African botanical remedies.

Over the years we have gained superior knowledge of African botanicals and their associated extraction technologies, enabling us to incorporate them intouniquely developed final products.

With specific focus on complimentary and alternative medicines (CAMs), we have equipped ourselves with the ability to develop a range of innovative ingredients and final products for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, veterinary and food and beverage industries.

Today, we are proud of ourwell-established organisation and see ourselves as a forerunner in good manufacturing practice (GMP) compliant manufacturing.

By utilising the resources and expertise we have developed as a product manufacturer, we are able to provide certain functions in the supply chain as stand-alone services.

The services we offer include routine laboratory analysis and the compiling of Common Technical Documents (CTDs).

Our in-house laboratories are managed according to GLP principles, allowing us to offer routine analysis on an ongoing basis for our clients.

Our laboratory capabilities include:

GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

• FT/IR identification

• Viscosity, pH, conductivity, specific gravity

• Loss on drying dissolution, solubility

• Tablet and capsule disintegration

INSTRUMENT LABORATORY

• High-performance liquid chromatography

• Thin layer chromatography and fingerprinting

• Gas chromatography

ROOM (SHELF LIFE TESTING)

• Long term stability chambers vShort term stability chambers

MICROBIAL LABORATORY

• Total plate count

• Yeast and moulds

• E.coli (quantitative analyses)

• Salmonella (quantitative analyses)

• Bile-tolerance estimations

FINAL PRODUCTS

As a third-party manufacturer, we have the expertise and capacity to manufacture various dosage forms on site.

Producing over 5 million final packed products a year, Afriplex’s capabilities lie mainly in manufacturing oral liquid solutions and solid dosage forms.

The products we supply include syrups, drops, sprays, tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, powders and granules, and are ready to be distributed by our clients once they leave our facility.

We are able to procure all raw materials and packaging components required, and ensure appropriate quality control for each component as well as the final product we deliver.

FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS

Over the years we have developed the expertise to conceptualise novel and commercially viable product concepts for our local and international food and beverage clients.

Today, through the utilisation of unique technologies, we have a proven track record when considering the innovation and development of value-added food and beverage solutions.

The process starts in our Product Development Centre, where our team operates from a state-of-the-art research laboratory and simulation centre. This is where creativity truly comes to light; supported by the necessary technical skills and industry knowledge.

The accessibility to a range of our own functional botanical extracts has given us the necessary edge needed to develop innovative, science-based health ingredients for utilisation in the functional food and beverage arena.

The end result is a market-ready functional solution and unique final product.

OUR FACILITIES

Our manufacturing facility is situated in Paarl, South Africa and includes botanical extraction, separation and spray-drying equipment; tableting and encapsulation machinery as well as manual and automated liquid filling lines.

Our facility gets audited on a regular basis by regulatory bodies such as the MCC, NAFDAC, FDA and SGS.

Our commitment to adhere to full pharmaceutical CGMP standards is evident throughout our quality management system. Our quality control systems are in line with GLP and GMP principles. To keep pace with the current regulatory requirements and to ensure exceptional quality control, we expanded our quality control department by investing in the necessary equipment and qualified personnel.

In order to maximise our capabilities as an all-inclusive product manufacturer, we’ve invested in our storage, production and quality control facilities for it include:

• A temperature controlled incoming goods and final product warehouse with a total storage capacity of 1500m²

• A technologically advanced reverse osmosis water system

• Bulk liquid storage tanks with a total capacity of 35 tons, resulting in a monthly output of up to 350 000 units

• A microbial lab enabling us to perform microorganism quantification and pathogen detection

• Three state-of-the-art raw material dispensaries

• Plant extraction and separation technology, supported by membrane separation and concentration facilities

• An instrument lab housing thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography equipment

• Three validated Constant Climate Chambers for long- and short term stability testing

CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: +27 (0)21 872 4976

Fax: +27 (0)86 578 1305

Email: info@afriplex.co.za

Physical Address: 10 De Vreugde

Crescent, Dal Josaphat, Paarl, 7646, South Africa

Postal Address: PO Box 3186, Paarl 7620, South Africa