In the heart of Gujarat, India, a powerhouse of innovation, precision, and sustainable manufacturing quietly drives some of the world’s most trusted brands. Daffodil Pharmachem, Asia’s largest WHO-GMP citrate manufacturer and one of the leading API manufacturers, stands at the forefront of the global chemicals industry. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, a daily production capacity exceeding 80 metric tonnes, and a robust portfolio of certifications, Daffodil is more than a manufacturer—it is a trusted partner to businesses across pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, agriculture, and healthcare sectors. The company’s success is built on a foundation of thorough market research and a keen understanding of industry needs.

A Journey Fueled by Vision and Precision

The story of Daffodil Pharmachem is one of relentless pursuit of quality and scale. Founded over three decades ago, the company set out to manufacture high-purity citrate ingredients to meet stringent global standards. From its humble beginnings, Daffodil has evolved into Asia’s largest citrate manufacturing facility, expanding its capabilities to encompass a sprawling 500,000 square feet of state-of-the-art infrastructure. Daffodil Pharmachem’s remarkable journey to becoming Asia’s largest citrate manufacturer is a testament to visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to quality, and continuous innovation in pharmaceutical technology.

Founded in 1987 as Daffodil Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., the company began with a clear mission: to deliver high-purity chemical solutions to meet global pharmaceutical standards. In 1994, the expansion continued with the establishment of Posy Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd., focusing specifically on the production of superior citrate products. By 1997, Daffodil made a significant leap by setting up an FDA-approved manufacturing plant, signaling its ambition to serve international markets. Over the next decade, Daffodil earned key certifications, including Schedule M (2006), Halal and Star-K (USA), and ISO 9001-2008 (2010), along with Export House Certification and FSMS HACCP (2011), broadening its global footprint. The company’s pursuit of excellence remained relentless, achieving GMP certification (2013), Pre-REACH certification for Europe (2014), and BRC (UK) certification (2019), further strengthening its position as a quality leader. In 2021, Daffodil Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd. rebranded itself and secured WHO-GMP certification, cementing its status as Asia’s largest WHO-GMP certified citrate manufacturer and a key player among API manufacturers. Today, with a daily production capacity exceeding 80 metric tonnes, Daffodil serves a diverse range of industries—pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, agriculture, and healthcare—while upholding rigorous sustainability and compliance standards, and earning the trust of leading global brands.

Capacity

Daffodil Pharmachem’s capabilities reflect its unwavering commitment to quality, scale, and customer-centric innovation, making it Asia’s largest citrate manufacturer. At the core of its operations is a WHO-GMP certified manufacturing facility spread across 500,000 square feet, equipped with advanced SCADA-controlled reactors and fully automated production lines for efficient chemical synthesis. This enables a remarkable daily production capacity of over 80 metric tonnes of high-purity citrate ingredients, ensuring the ability to meet the growing global demand with precision and reliability. The company’s in-house analytical laboratory plays a critical role in maintaining stringent quality control, performing comprehensive chemical and microbiological testing on every batch to ensure compliance with global pharmacopeial standards (USP, EP, JP) and guaranteeing product integrity.

Daffodil’s strong quality assurance framework is reinforced by multiple certifications, including REACH for compliance with European chemical safety regulations, Halal, Kosher, ISO 9001:2015, and BRC standards, which reflect a deep commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical business conduct. Beyond product quality, Daffodil emphasizes sustainability through renewable energy use, zero liquid discharge (ZLD) wastewater treatment, and ambitious steps toward net-zero emissions. Its supply chain and logistics system are highly robust, leveraging GS1-compliant technologies to ensure accurate inventory management, complete traceability, and timely delivery of products across more than 25 countries.

The company also focuses on scalability, flexibility, and responsiveness to customer needs, offering custom synthesis solutions and flexible batch sizes while maintaining competitive lead times. This holistic approach enables Daffodil Pharmachem to serve diverse industries—including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, agriculture, and healthcare—while earning the trust of leading global brands for its consistency, compliance, and forward-thinking innovation. As a leader among API manufacturers, Daffodil also offers contract manufacturing services, leveraging its expertise in pharmaceutical technology and formulation development to support clients’ diverse needs.

Versatile Solutions for Diverse Industries

Citrate derivatives are indispensable across a broad range of industries, and Daffodil has meticulously tailored its product portfolio to meet this diversity:

• Pharmaceuticals: Serving as pharmaceutical excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Daffodil’s high-purity citrates, including sodium citrate dihydrate and sodium citrate anhydrous, are foundational in tablet formulation, intravenous fluids, and buffer solutions.
• Food & Beverages: Sodium citrate and citric acid are widely used as preservatives, acidity regulators, and emulsifying agents in beverages, dairy products, and confectioneries.
• Agriculture: Citrates function as chelating agents in fertilizers, enhancing the bioavailability of essential minerals to crops, improving yield, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
• Healthcare: Critical to life-saving applications, Daffodil’s citrate products, including trisodium citrate, are utilized in dialysis solutions, anticoagulants, and injectable formulations, underscoring their role in patient care.

This wide spectrum of applications demonstrates Daffodil’s commitment to delivering not just chemicals, but critical solutions that help industries innovate and thrive through custom synthesis and advanced formulation development.

Uncompromising Standards: Certifications & Compliance

A hallmark of Daffodil Pharmachem’s authority in the industry lies in its unwavering dedication to global standards and regulatory affairs. Beyond the well-known WHO-GMP certification, which guarantees adherence to good manufacturing practices, Daffodil holds an impressive suite of certifications that build confidence in their products:

• WHO-GMP Certification: Certifies adherence to the highest international standards for pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing practices.
• Halal Certification: Ensures that products meet Islamic dietary laws, expanding market access across Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian regions.
• Kosher Certification: Provides compliance with Jewish dietary regulations, vital for export to markets where kosher certification is mandatory.
• Vegetarian Certification: Guarantees products are fully plant-based, important for markets with strict dietary preferences.
• REACH Certification (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals): Daffodil’s compliance with REACH underlines their commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and European Union chemical regulations. This certification ensures that their products are registered and thoroughly evaluated for human health and environmental safety, making them suitable for export to Europe and other stringent markets.

Every product batch undergoes rigorous chemical and microbiological testing in Daffodil’s in-house laboratories, ensuring absolute compliance with global pharmacopeial standards such as USP, EP, and JP. This comprehensive approach, which includes process validation and stability studies, guarantees customers receive nothing short of excellence in pharmaceutical quality.

Sustainability: Responsibility at Scale

Daffodil Pharmachem views sustainability not as an obligation, but as a responsibility that is deeply embedded in their operations. Their facility leads the industry in eco-friendly practices:

• Renewable Energy: Powered by solar energy covering over 50% of the plant’s energy requirements.
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD): 100% wastewater recycling ensures that no harmful effluents are released into the environment.
• Emission Control: Advanced emission capture technologies reduce atmospheric pollutants, aiming toward a net-zero emissions goal.

These efforts align with Daffodil’s broader mission to balance industrial growth with environmental stewardship, creating a more sustainable future for industries and communities alike.

Trusted by Global Leaders

Daffodil Pharmachem’s high standards and unwavering reliability have garnered trust from leading global brands across more than 25 countries. Companies in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, agriculture, and healthcare sectors rely on Daffodil not only for consistent product quality but also for flexible, customer-centric service. As one of the most reliable sodium citrate suppliers, we currently export 40–45 FCLs per month to various countries including the U.S. (Chicago, Houston, New Jersey, Long Beach), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), Bangladesh, Egypt, Vietnam, and many more.

To strengthen our global presence and provide faster, localized support, Daffodil Pharmachem has strategically established warehouses and distribution centers across key markets. In North America, we operate our own warehouse facilities in Chicago and New Jersey, enabling timely supply and efficient service to customers across the U.S. and Canada. In Latin America, we have built strong partnerships in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, offering reliable and compliant supply chains adapted to local market requirements. In Southeast Asia, our presence in markets like Bangladesh and Vietnam allows us to deliver customized solutions while supporting local regulatory compliance and rapid customer support.

This global footprint empowers Daffodil to be not just a supplier but a responsive strategic partner, delivering innovative citrate solutions with speed, flexibility, and adherence to the highest standards. What sets Daffodil apart is its holistic approach: blending technological precision, rigorous compliance, and environmental responsibility into a seamless manufacturing process. This has positioned the company not merely as a supplier but as a strategic partner in innovation, offering comprehensive analytical testing services and support for formulation development.

Looking Ahead: Shaping the Future of Citrates

As industries globally face rising challenges of regulatory complexity, consumer expectations, and environmental impact, Daffodil Pharmachem continues to evolve. Their forward-looking strategy integrates digital manufacturing innovations, expansion of sustainable practices, and continuous R&D to develop next-generation citrate products and serve people in the global landscape. By investing in cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology and expanding their analytical testing services, Daffodil is poised to remain at the forefront of citrate manufacturing and API production, driving innovation and quality in the pharmaceutical and food industries for years to come.