Biochemical Derivatives Limited is a limited liability company incorporated in Nigeria with headquarters in Lagos. We specialize in the importation, marketing and sales of specialty ingredients and additives to the food/ beverage and the pharmaceutical/cosmetic industries.
DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
DSM - Biochemical Derivatives Ltd was appointed in December 1997 as the local agent for DSM Nutritional Products Europe Ltd. and DSM Nutritional Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd. South Africa (DNP), formerly known as Roche Vitamins Europe Ltd., and Roche Vitamins South Africa respectively, a subsidiary of F. Hoffman La-Roche (F.H.L.R.) of Switzerland for the Human Nutrition area.
On 1st October 2004, Roche Vitamins Ltd. was acquired by DSM, a Dutch company with its head office in Netherlands.
From our operation, customers can look forward to a more dedicated and efficient service from our Company as well as from the Nutrition & Health Manager for DSM Nutritional Products S.A (Pty) Ltd. South Africa, covering the Sub-Saharan African region, who is also supporting our activities.
DNP, the world leader in the production of vitamins as raw materials and specialty ingredients offers technical advice for product development from the point of conceptualization to production.
The role of Biochemical Derivatives (BDL) is to support DNP's technical advisory role and to ensure a ready stock of DNP's vitamins and quick delivery of those needed in the market, while at the same time delivering the products at the most competitive prices.
GIVAUDAN VERNIER SA FRAGRANCES
Givaudan Vernier SA Fragrances is the world leader in the production of Fragrances and Flavours.
In 2001 Biochemical Derivatives was appointed as the Nigerian agent for Givaudan Vernier SA (Fragrances Division). This involves the marketing and sales of fragrances to industries in the Toiletries and Cosmetic sector.