Ralev
Process

The Verification Standard.

Each formulation catalogued within Ralev passes a defined sequence of sourcing, composition assessment, and independent batch verification before being assigned an entry reference number. The process is documented, repeatable, and open to audit.

01 Admission Process

Six Stages. One Entry Reference.

01

Supplier Identification

Active ingredients are sourced from documented suppliers operating under food-grade processing standards. Each supplier is assessed against a reference checklist that includes facility certification status, declared processing methods, and historical lot consistency.

Stage 01 — Supplier Registry

02

Ingredient Ratio Assessment

The declared micronutrient balance of each daily serving is assessed against published nutritional reference values. Serving composition data is extracted from the certificate of composition accompanying the raw material batch and cross-referenced with the product label.

Stage 02 — Elemental Profile

03

Chain-of-Custody Review

Traceability of the ingredient from origin region to finished serving composition is documented in the lot record. The chain-of-custody file must contain: regional origin, supplier identifier, transit handling notes, and reception date at processing facility.

Stage 03 — Traceability Archive

04

Independent Batch Verification

Ingredient profiles in Ralev supplements are selected based on published nutritional research and undergo independent batch verification for quality and labelling accuracy. Verification is performed by a third-party laboratory operating independently from the supplier.

Stage 04 — Verification Report

05

Labelling & Classification Audit

Ralev products are nutritional food-supplements registered with the applicable local regulatory authority under food-supplement classification. Products meet compositional and labelling requirements for nutritional supplement categories. The audit confirms label accuracy against the verified composition data.

Stage 05 — Compliance Audit

06

Catalogue Entry Assignment

Upon successful completion of stages 01–05, the formulation is assigned a catalogue entry reference number and a revision identifier. The entry is archived with all supporting documentation. Subsequent lot updates trigger a re-assessment beginning at stage 04.

Stage 06 — Entry Reference Issued

02 Supplier Overview

Regional Sourcing. Documented Origins.

The Ralev sourcing map spans botanical ingredient regions in Central and Southern Europe, alongside marine-derived collagen and hyaluronic acid suppliers operating in Northern Europe. Each region is selected based on documented extraction standards and consistency of elemental concentration across successive lots.

Sourcing prioritises suppliers whose facilities maintain food-grade processing standards and whose lot records include a declared origin map. Supplier relationships are reviewed annually against a set of continuing criteria: lot consistency, documentation completeness, and audit accessibility.

Where a supplier cannot produce chain-of-custody documentation covering the full journey from regional harvest to processing input, the ingredient is excluded from the catalogue regardless of cost or availability advantage.

Ingredient sourcing documentation map spread across a large table with supplier lot records and regional origin certificates in a clean workspace

Sourcing Archive — Regional Origin Map, Revision 02-A

03 Verification Standards

What the Independent Laboratory Measures.

Elemental Concentration

Each active ingredient's concentration per serving is measured against the declared label value. The acceptable variance range is defined per ingredient category. Results are recorded in the lot verification file and archived by batch code.

Measurement: ICP-MS analysis method

Labelling Accuracy

The ingredient list on the finished product label is cross-referenced against the certificate of composition. Any discrepancy between declared and measured content triggers a hold on catalogue entry assignment until the inconsistency is resolved by the supplier.

Method: Certificate cross-reference

Contaminant Screening

Microbiological and heavy metal screening is performed on each verified batch. Results are retained in the lot record. Contaminant thresholds follow applicable EU and UK food-supplement compositional guidelines.

Scope: Heavy metals & microbiological

04 Ingredient Role Reference

Documented Nutritional Roles.

The following reference table documents the declared nutritional support roles of key catalogued ingredients, based on published nutritional research. Roles describe the contribution to normal physiological function, not outcomes.

Zinc

Supports normal cognitive function and immune health.

Mineral

Magnesium

Contributes to normal energy metabolism and reduction of tiredness.

Mineral

Vitamin D3

Supports normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Vitamin B12

Contributes to normal energy production.

Vitamin

Selenium

Contributes to protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Mineral

CoQ10

Involved in cellular energy production.

Coenzyme

Vitamin C

Supports the normal function of the immune system.

Vitamin

Hyaluronic Acid

Contributes to skin hydration and moisture retention as a topical skincare ingredient.

Skincare
Anti-aging face cream sample jars arranged on a quality-control surface with ingredient assay results under controlled studio lighting

Skincare Ingredient Verification — Lot 22-04-B

05 Skincare Standards

The Skincare Ingredient Verification Protocol.

Anti-aging skincare compositions catalogued by Ralev — including collagen and hyaluronic acid face creams, moisturising formulas, and skin rejuvenation products — follow a parallel verification protocol to the supplement process. The declared active ingredient concentration per gram is the primary specification.

Collagen molecular weight and hyaluronic acid chain length are documented in the raw material specification sheet. These parameters directly affect the hydrating formula's performance profile and are retained in the lot record alongside the certificate of composition.

Skincare ingredient suppliers are assessed on the same traceability criteria as supplement ingredient suppliers. Anonymous ingredient listings or incomplete lot documentation result in exclusion from the catalogue regardless of product category.

MW
Molecular weight documented
CoC
Certificate of composition required
3P
Third-party verified per lot
06 Standards Reference

Frequently Asked.

Independent batch verification means that each production lot is tested by a third-party laboratory that has no contractual relationship with the ingredient supplier. The laboratory receives a sample drawn from the finished batch and tests it against the declared specification. The resulting report is retained in the lot archive alongside the supplier's own certificate of composition.

Food-grade processing standard, for the purposes of the Ralev catalogue, refers to facilities whose processing environment, equipment, and handling procedures meet the compositional and hygiene requirements applicable to the EU and UK food-supplement categories. This is a supply-chain assessment criterion, not a regulatory certification claim. Documentation is assessed per supplier, per lot.

Each catalogue entry carries a revision identifier. Entries are reviewed when: (a) a new production lot is received by the supplier, (b) the supplier's facility or processing method changes, or (c) the independent laboratory verification report indicates a result outside the acceptable variance range. Routine annual review is conducted for all active entries.

No. The Ralev catalogue documents formulation data: ingredient ratios, daily serving compositions, supplier origin categories, and verification status. Nutritional support roles described in catalogue entries reflect the declared function of the ingredient based on published nutritional research. The catalogue does not make outcome predictions. We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any supplement to your daily routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.

Selected documentation from the lot record archive — including summary verification reports and certificate of composition summaries — can be requested via the editorial contact address. Full lot records including supplier-specific chain-of-custody files are retained internally and made available to regulatory bodies upon request in accordance with applicable UK food-supplement notification requirements.

07 Process Metrics
6
Admission Stages per Entry
100%
Third-Party Batch Coverage
12+
Verified Supplier Relationships
1yr
Standard Review Cycle