About Us
NATURE INSPIRED INNOVATION
KLK OLEO Life Science – Derived from Nature, Driven by Innovation
KLK OLEO Life Science is the preferred manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients and processing ingredients that enhance drug performance, solubility, and stability. As part of KLK OLEO, a global leader in oleo chemistry, we leverage a strong international network to support your sites locally and in over 120 countries. Delivering high-performing chemicals, manufactured in the heart of Europe.
Whether you need portfolio excipients or customised chemicals and blends, KLK OLEO Life Science is your partner of choice. Our experienced scientists and R&D Centres support you in any challenge, developing tailored solutions to meet your needs. Together, we enable drugs that make a difference. Dedicated to human welfare, we strive to manufacture excipients under the highest quality and safety standards. We provide comprehensive regulatory documentation and knowledge to help apply our products effectively.
As a responsible company, we actively address today’s global challenges. Sustainability is central to our daily work, and we constantly improve and reduce emissions. With our bio-circular portfolio of low-carbon footprint products, we lead active contributions to a better tomorrow. KLK OLEO Life Science is your trusted partner for pharmaceutical excipients. Rely on us so you can focus on what matters most – patient health.
KLK OLEO Global Presence
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
We strive at being the most trusted partner in pharmaceutical excipients and processing ingredients, delivering patient safe, best-in-class solutions, tailored to our customers‘ evolving needs.
Our Mission
Our aspiration is to consistently deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products and solutions that exceed customer expectations by creating a value-add.
Certified Quality You Can Trust
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality is not optional – it’s crucial. KLK OLEO Life Science upholds highest industry standards, supported by globally organised certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical practices.
Each site is regularly audited and certified to meet international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and ISO 50001. All listed excipients are manufactured according to EXCiPACT™ standards and pharmacopeial compliance.
Our products and processes are backed by a comprehensive set of quality certificates. These certificates are more than just documents; they are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to safety, consistency, and regulatory reliability.
With full traceability and comprehensive documentation including Certificates of Analysis, technical documents, and various statements you can trust that our excipients are produced with upmost integrity and precision.
Overview of the KLK OLEO Life Science Manufacturing Sites
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KLK OLEO Life Science Manufacturing Sites |
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| ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | ISO 22000 | FSSC 22000 | ISO 45001 | ISO 50001 | EXCiPACT™ GMP/GDP | Ecovadis | ISCC PLUS | RSPO | Kosher | Halal | Excipients | Medical Tech / Pharma Ingredients |
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| Emmerich (Germany) | Bronze | n.a. | ||||||||||||||||
| Düsseldorf (Germany) | Bronze | n.a. | ||||||||||||||||
| Hedingen (Switzerland) | Platinum | |||||||||||||||||
| Delden (Netherlands) | Silver | |||||||||||||||||
Sustainability
KLK OLEO Life Science is committed to developing natural-based and low-carbon footprint products. To achieve this, the company supports several sustainable initiatives for sourcing raw materials. These efforts are driven by customer demand for environmentally friendly solutions and align with our broader sustainability goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adhering to strict environmental standards.
Established in 2004, the RSPO is a global, non-profit, multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to sustainable palm oil. It unites over 4,000 members worldwide. representing all segments of the palm oil supply chain. These members include growers like KLK, processors, traders, consumer food manufacturers, retailers, financial institutions, and environmental and social nongovernmental organisations from various countries involved in palm oil production and usage. KLK was a founding member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in 2004 and played a significant role in developing a comprehensive Sustainability Policy in 2014.
ISCC PLUS is a sustainable certification scheme for bio-based, renewable and circular raw materials. Based on ISCC PLUS certification, KLK OLEO Life Science offers excipients based on alkoxylation process with a drastically reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).
KLK OLEO Life Science supports the goals of Together for Sustainability (TfS), a global initiative dedicated to advancing sustainability across the chemical supply chain. All KLK OLEO Life Science sites are regularly audited using TfS criteria, which are based on internationally recognised ESG standards. These assessments help drive transparency, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement throughout our operations and supply network.
KLK OLEO Life Science partners with EcoVadis, a globally recognised platform for assessing corporate sustainability across key areas such as environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics, and procurement. Through this collaboration, KLK OLEO Life Science demonstrates its commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and responsible business practices throughout its supply chain.
Product Carbon Footprint Overview
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
Launch of Hedjuvan Circular
Sustainable Innovation, Proven Quality
Looking to reduce the environmental impact of your pharmaceutical formulations? Discover how the new Hedjuvan Circular product line from KLK OLEO Life Science can help you advance sustainability across your supply chain.
This innovative range of excipients is made using bio-circular Ethylene Oxide, drastically lowering the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) compared to fossil-based alternatives—without compromising on quality or performance.
Partner with the Science of Life
Reach out today to collaborate with KLK OLEO Life Science—advancing formulation innovation and sustainable excellence together.