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Ginkgo biloba in bulk: 50:1 leaf extract capsules and powder for private label

Short answer: GOA Supply sells ginkgo biloba as a 50:1 leaf extract in two bulk forms: ready-filled capsules in packs of 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000, and extract powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg, for wholesale and private label. Ginkgo leaf is not a novel food in the EU, but several countries require specific warnings on the label. Ask for the specification and a certificate of analysis (CoA) per batch, and check which marker compounds the analysis covers.

What is ginkgo biloba?

Ginkgo biloba is a tree of the Ginkgoaceae family, native to south-east China. The part used in food supplements is the leaf. Both GOA Supply forms are leaf extracts: the dried leaves are extracted and the extract is dried into a powder, which can be filled into capsules or pressed into tablets.

The plant part matters for the rules. The EU Novel Food Catalogue entry for ginkgo concerns only the leaves, so every specification you receive should state clearly that the extract is made from the leaf.

Ginkgo biloba in bulk: the forms side by side

Form Specification (GOA Supply data) Order quantities Typical business use
Ginkgo biloba capsules 50:1 extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in vegetarian HPMC capsules; vegan, no fillers; HS code 210690; CoA downloadable on the product page 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 capsules Supplement brands, webshops, pharmacies and health food stores that pack and label ready-filled capsules
Ginkgo biloba extract powder Leaf extract 50:1; yellow-brown powder; at least 95% passes an 80 mesh sieve; origin China; vegan 10 / 50 / 100 kg Brands that fill their own capsules, tablet producers and contract manufacturers

Smaller quantities than the standard tiers are possible on request.

What to check when you buy ginkgo biloba wholesale

  • Leaf as the source. Check that the specification names Ginkgo biloba leaf. Both GOA Supply products are leaf extracts.
  • Ratio versus marker content. A 50:1 ratio means that about fifty parts of dried leaf were used for one part of extract. It describes the process, not the content of specific compounds. Ginkgo extracts are also characterised by marker groups: Compl'Alim lists flavonol glycosides and terpene lactones for ginkgo. If your formula or your customers need defined marker levels, agree them in writing and ask for them on the CoA.
  • Ginkgolic acids. Compl'Alim also lists ginkgolic acid among the substances it tracks for ginkgo. Ask whether your supplier's analysis reports it.
  • Daily amount per capsule. Decide how much extract you want per daily portion and confirm the fill weight per capsule, so the label amount and the specification match.
  • Particle size and handling. At least 95% of the powder passes 80 mesh (about 0.18 mm), which suits capsule filling and blending. Extract powders take up moisture, so keep bags sealed and reseal them after use.
  • Contaminants. Ask for results for heavy metals, pesticide residues and microbiology on each batch, and keep every CoA with your batch records.

EU rules for ginkgo biloba in food supplements

Novel food status. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists the leaves of Ginkgo biloba as not novel in food (checked on 10 November 2026). Other parts of the plant are not covered by that entry.

Label warnings in France. Compl'Alim lists the leaf as an authorised plant part with mandatory label warnings: use is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, people taking anticoagulants should consult their doctor, and use is not recommended for people on antidepressants. Advisory notes from ANSES and the European Medicines Agency add, among other things, that the leaf is for adults only. Other member states may have their own warnings, so check every country where you sell.

Claims. Nutrition and health claims must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Many claims for plant ingredients are still on hold at EU level, and medical claims are not allowed on food supplements. The brand owner is responsible for all claims on the pack and in online listings.

Private label ginkgo biloba: what GOA Supply delivers and what you arrange

GOA Supply delivers ginkgo capsules and extract powder in bulk for your own packaging and label. The capsules are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands. You arrange the packaging and label text, the warnings for each country of sale, any claims and the notifications: none in the Netherlands, a notification via FOODSUP in Belgium, a declaration in Compl'Alim in France and a notification to the BVL in Germany. In Belgium the label must also show the scientific name, Ginkgo biloba. Our guide on starting a private label supplement brand in the EU covers these steps in more detail.

Ordering ginkgo biloba in bulk

Capsules come in 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces and the extract powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg. Prices exclude VAT and shipping, we can arrange transport, and orders are usually shipped within 1–2 weeks. Specifications and CoAs are available on request. Browse our plant extracts and capsules in bulk, see how private label works or check the terms on our wholesale page.

FAQ

Is ginkgo biloba a novel food in the EU?
No, not the leaves. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists ginkgo leaves as not novel in food. The entry does not cover other parts of the plant.

What does 50:1 mean for ginkgo extract?
About fifty parts of dried leaf were used for one part of extract. The ratio says nothing about marker content, so ask separately for flavonol glycosides or terpene lactones if you need them.

Which warnings does a ginkgo label need in France?
Warnings about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, about use with anticoagulants and about use with antidepressants. Check the rules of every other country where you sell.

What is the difference between the ginkgo capsules and the powder?
Both contain the same type of 50:1 leaf extract. The capsules come ready-filled in vegetarian HPMC capsules; the powder is for brands and manufacturers that fill or press it themselves.

Can I get a CoA for ginkgo biloba?
Yes. The CoA for the capsules can be downloaded on the product page, and the specification and CoA for the powder are available on request.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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