OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
METAGENICS GLOBAL GROUP
With a presence in every major market in the world, our global footprint continues to expand.
OUR HISTORY
The Metagenics ANZ Story
The Metagenics story began in 1983 when concerned industry advocate, Jeff Katke, tested various major US nutritional suppliers' products and found that they were using low-grade ingredients and reactive excipients (in order to increase their profit margins without any concern for patients' health). Jeff decided to start his own ethical health science company, Metagenics Inc, which would produce only high quality nutritional products to be administered by properly trained Healthcare Professionals.
Under the banner of Metagenics, Leon Brosnan, a retired Pharmacist, and his son Michael, formed Health World Pty Ltd in Australia in 1985. Both had a dream of building a company that would provide high quality nutritional supplements to Healthcare Professionals and consumers.
Renamed Metagenics in 2017, Metagenics has grown to become a market leader and one of the most trusted suppliers of Natural Medicines in Australia and New Zealand. Much of Metagenics's success is due to its strict adherence to its mission of helping people live happier, healthier lives.
Since the company's formation over 35 years ago, Metagenics's quality processes have continued to set new standards in safety and efficacy, and will continue to do so into the future. Metagenics - Australia's and New Zealand's Leading Natural Health Science Company, helping people live happier, healthier lives.
QUALITY AND SAFETY
The Metagenics Quality Process
We know that the clinical benefit delivered by any natural medicine begins with the quality and strength of its raw materials.
At Metagenics, we formulate evidence-based supplements that we test ourselves, from product development through the manufacturing process, and continue to monitor even after the finished product has been released. This ensures the efficacy of our products matches our practitioner’s expectations. Metagenics’ unparalleled commitment to quality means we rigorously vet our raw material suppliers and select only high quality ingredients supported by:
• Scientific research which proves clinical efficacy;
• Thorough assessment for adulterants or substitutions;
• Toxicological analysis including checks for heavy metals, pesticides and microbial contaminants
These meticulous testing procedures ensure that we’re delivering consistently high quality, pure, clean and safe products.
Meet Michael, Director - Head of Regulatory Affairs and Technical
Meet Taryn, Metagenics Product Development Manager.
Selection of the Highest Quality Ingredients Based on Levels of
Scientific and Clinical Research
Safety and Toxicology
Active Constituents
Heavy Metals
Pesticides
Ingredient Quality Control Checks
- Microbial Contamination
- Qualitative Identity
- High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography
- Atomic Absorption
- Gas Chromatography
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Manufacturing Standards that Exceed Industry GMP
Low Moisture
Low Heat
Natural Origin, Low Allergy Excipients
Low Excipient Formulas: Metagenics carefully researches any excipients used in our formulas and use safe, low reactive ingredients
Finished Product Analysis
Microbial Contamination
Quantitative Analysis of Actives
Disintegration Time
Weight and Size Uniformity
Moisture Content (stability)
Safety Standards
Metagenics Australia is committed to ensuring the health and safety of not only employees, but everyone who comes in contact with the organisation, by integrating safe working practices across the business.
We believe there is no higher business priority than Occupational Health and Safety and aim to achieve zero harm at all times. Our continuous improvement philosophy, on-going training, as well as implementation and review of targets, plans and procedures, means we are constantly refining workplace safety and health standards.
With a dedicated Workplace Health and Safety function to ensure we comply with all relevant Occupational/Workplace Health and Safety legislation as well as representatives across the business, we have the resources and support network for a safe, healthy and hazard free environment.
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are proud to be the first natural medicine company in Australia to receive B Corp status and we’re committed to supporting our local community and doing our part for a sustainable future.
Metagenics are one of the first, and the largest Natural Medicine companies to become B Corp certified in Australia and New Zealand, which is also the fastest growing region globally for B Certification.
B Corps are part of a global shift to redefine success in business, from profits, to purpose, with certification being awarded by US-based non-profit, B Lab, following an assessment of the company’s impact on all of its stakeholders – employees, suppliers, community, customers and the environment, against a set of environmental, ethical, accountability and transparency measures.
People have always been a priority at Metagenics, and are integral to our mission. As well as providing healthcare products that help many people every year; social policies across the workplace include Wellness at Work health initiatives, counselling services and training opportunities for staff, while staff also enthusiastically support The Smith Family and other charities at Christmas.
This certification aligns closely with Metagenics’ mission and culture and is very aligned with the values under which the company was founded.
Metagenics has been a long-time supporter of One Health Organisation in their mission to improve community healthcare for refugees and the vulnerable. Over a 10 year partnership with One Health, Metagenics has contributed 1.58 million dollars’ worth of stock, which equates to a 2.7 km high stack of nutrition and 8 tonnes of protein supplements. We are so proud of this partnership which allows us to reach even more people as part of our mission to help people live happier, healthier lives.
B Corp certification is much more than just a symbol of trust for consumers. Joining the B Corp community demonstrates our on-going commitment to operating with people and planet as a focus, but also provides a framework to assess and improve as the company grows and evolves.
While our B Corp journey has just begun, maintaining our B Corp status will continually challenge us to think about how we are affecting our environment, the community, our employees and our clients. We are very proud of our B Corp status and the company we keep among over 2700 other leading certified companies. In undertaking this certification, Metagenics accepts the challenge to lead through action, and continue to be a force for positive change in the world.
As a certified B Corp, Metagenics is guided by socially and environmentally focused principles that commits us to meeting high standards in these areas, not only in the workforce, but in the community and to the environment, with the goal of bringing positive change to the world.
Joining the B Corp community demonstrates our on-going commitment to operating with people and planet as a focus as the company grows and evolves.
Our committment to supplying sustainable products, reaches from sustainable raw materials, all the way through to sustainable packaging, with just a few of these initiatives outlined below.
Our automated picking system calculates the most space efficient way to send product to minimise the amount of void packing required.
As a certified B Corp, Metagenics is guided by socially and environmentally focused principles that commits us to meeting high standards in these areas, not only in the workforce, but in the community and to the environment, with the goal of bringing positive change to the world.
Joining the B Corp community demonstrates our on-going commitment to operating with people and planet as a focus as the company grows and evolves.
Learn more about our B Corp Certification
Giving Back
Vitamin Angels
Vitamin Angels is an organisation focused on improving the health and nutrition of vulnerable mothers, infants and children who live beyond the margins.
Via our support of Vitamin Angels, donations from Metagenics globally provide support to over 100,000 children each year.
One Health Organisation
We are committed to supporting our global community and doing our part for a sutainable future, in partnership with our chosen charity, One Health.
One Health Organisation (OHO) strives to rebuild the health of vulnerable communities around the globe by working in collaboration with holistive healthcare practitioners and taking an integrative and multidisciplinary approach leaning heavily on nutrition, lifestyle and education. Metagenics have been proud sponsors of their innovative approach to health creation for 10 years, giving monetary and product donations valued at over $1.4mill to some of the most in need people in the world.
Wesley Mission Queensland
Metagenics has partnered closely with Wesley Mission Queensland since 2016 and supports a number of their annual fundraising initatives. In 2019, Metagenics employees donated 100 bags of groceries to the Red Bag Appeal, which were distributed to those less fortunate. Employee volunteers spent a day working at Wesley Mission’s Warehouse and repacked 171 red bags ready to be distributed, and also volunteered their time at a Christmas gift wrapping stall to raise valuable funds.
The Smith Family
Since 2016, Metagenics has partnered with The Smith Family to support their annual Toy & Book Appeal. In 2019, Metagenics donated 500 gifts which were distributed to disadvantaged children in time for Christmas.
Product Donations
Metagenics has partnered with Foodbank Pty Ltd to provide nutritional replenishment in the form of hydration and energy to the tireless firefighters and victims of the bushfire crisis. In January 2020, Metagenics donated 1.8 tonnes of product to be distributed to communities who are still battling the blazes and working through the saddening aftermath of the Australian bushfires.