Evonik Nutrition & Care
Essen amino acid leader, Evonik MetAMINO and lysine for global animal nutrition.
Evonik's Nutrition & Care segment is the world's leading producer of essential amino acids for animal nutrition, including DL-methionine (MetAMINO), lysine, and threonine. These amino acids are critical feed additives for poultry, pigs, and aquaculture that enable protein-efficient livestock production. Evonik operates production facilities in Germany, Belgium, Slovakia, Singapore, and Alabama.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Founded
- 2007
- Website
- evonik.com
- Categories
- Chemicals & Plastics, Specialty & Gourmet Food
- Markets
- United States, China, Brazil, India, Germany
Verified facts
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-02 Domain registry record
- lei-lapsed (amber), checked 2026-08-23 GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
- vat-valid (green), checked 2026-08-01 VIES (European Commission)
- media-mention (green), checked 2026-07-18 Nutrition Insight
Profiles
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- ISO 22000, Food Safety IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES)
- US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA
- Chemical substances imported into the EU above 1 tonne/year must be REACH-registered. ECHA (REACH)