Guar Gum Supplier for Europe | EU-Compliant, ETO-Free
Your Trusted Guar Gum Partner for the European Market
B.D. Guar (HICOL) supplies Superior Guar Gum powder to European food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial manufacturers. Authorised as E412, ETO-free below 0.1 mg/kg, and shipped direct from Gujarat to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Barcelona in 15–20 days.
Quick Answer
Which Guar Gum supplier is compliant with EU regulations?
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. (HICOL) supplies EU-compliant Guar Gum as authorised food additive E412 under EU Regulation 1333/2008. Material is steam-sterilised rather than ETO-treated, with third-party residue results below 0.1 mg/kg in line with EU Regulation 2026/196 effective 18 August 2026. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, Halal, Kosher, SEDEX and EU Organic, with 15–20 day transit from Mundra to major EU ports.
Why European Buyers Choose B.D. Guar
ETO-Free by Design
Steam sterilisation instead of ethylene oxide, with third-party residue testing below 0.1 mg/kg on every lot.
Direct Manufacturer Pricing
FOB India from €3–8/kg for food grade, with no European distributor margin stacked on top.
15–20 Day Transit to EU Ports
Regular sailings from Mundra to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Barcelona.
Complete EU Documentation
EUR.1, phytosanitary certificate, COA, ETO-free certificate and Bill of Lading issued in-house.
EU Organic Line
Certified organic Guar Gum for clean-label European brands, with lot-level transaction certificates.
43 Years of Export Experience
Established 1983, shipping to more than 50 countries including long-standing EU accounts.
EU Regulatory Compliance
Every European consignment is prepared against the current EU additive, contaminant and documentation framework, so your incoming-goods and quality teams can release the material without additional testing rounds.
EU Regulation 1333/2008
Guar Gum authorised as food additive E412; purity criteria per Regulation 231/2012.
EU Regulation 2026/196 (ETO)
Ethylene-oxide residues below 0.1 mg/kg, verified per lot ahead of the 18 August 2026 effective date.
REACH
Industrial grades supplied in line with REACH obligations and EU-format safety data sheets.
EU Organic
Certified organic line with organic transaction certificates for each lot.
Novel Food — not applicable
Guar Gum has a long EU history of use and is not classified as a novel food.
Non-GMO & allergen-free
Declarations issued with every consignment for EU labelling compliance.
Certifications Recognised Across the EU
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system covering milling, screening and dispatch.
ISO 22000:2018
Food safety management system with HACCP-based preventive controls.
Halal (MUI certified)
Recognised by EU importers serving Halal food manufacturers.
Kosher
Kosher certification for EU food and supplement brands.
SEDEX ethical audit
Ethical trade audit membership for EU retailer due diligence.
EU Organic
Organic certification accepted across all EU member states.
Shipping to Europe
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Transit time | 15–20 days to major EU ports |
| Destination ports | Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Barcelona (Genoa and Le Havre on request) |
| Origin port | Mundra, Gujarat, India (Kandla alternative) |
| Incoterms | FOB Mundra or CIF EU port (CFR and DAP on request) |
| Documentation | EUR.1 movement certificate, phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Analysis, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, ETO-free certificate, MSDS, non-GMO and allergen declarations |
| Packaging | 25 kg multi-wall paper bags, 750 kg and 1 MT jumbo bags, palletised on request |
| MOQ | 1 x 20 ft container (approx. 16 MT) FOB; LCL from 1 MT |
| Samples | 1–5 kg by DHL, delivered to EU addresses in 4–7 working days |
Available Grades for the EU Market
Dairy, bakery, sauces, dressings, gluten-free and plant-based products
E412 authorised, ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher
Tablet binders, controlled-release matrices and suspensions
European Pharmacopoeia (EP) compliant specifications
Certified organic food, beverage and supplement manufacturing
EU Organic and USDA NOP certified
Shampoos, conditioners and skin care in EU cosmetic formulations
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Textile printing, paper, mining and explosives applications
Supplied in line with REACH obligations
Indicative Pricing for European Buyers
| Grade | FOB India price | Typical EU application |
|---|---|---|
| Food grade (E412) | €3–8 / kg | Dairy, bakery, sauces, plant-based and gluten-free products |
| Pharmaceutical grade | €5–12 / kg | Tablet binding and controlled-release excipient systems |
| Organic (EU Organic) | €8–15 / kg | Certified organic food, beverage and supplement brands |
Prices are indicative FOB India and vary with viscosity, mesh, order volume and guar split markets. Volume discounts apply from 20 MT; CIF quotations to EU ports are issued within 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guar Gum an approved food additive in the European Union?
Yes. Guar Gum is authorised as food additive E412 under EU Regulation 1333/2008 and its purity criteria are set in Regulation 231/2012. It is permitted quantum satis in most food categories, so EU manufacturers can use it without a separate authorisation dossier.
How do you comply with the EU ethylene oxide (ETO) limits?
Our Guar Gum is never treated with ethylene oxide. Microbial reduction is done by steam sterilisation, and every consignment is tested by an accredited third-party laboratory with results below 0.1 mg/kg — the residue limit that applies under EU Regulation 2026/196 from 18 August 2026. An ETO-free certificate accompanies each shipment.
Which documents do you provide for EU customs clearance?
Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, EUR.1 movement certificate where applicable, phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Analysis, ETO-free and Salmonella-negative certificates, non-GMO and allergen declarations, and MSDS. Our in-house export documentation desk prepares the full set before vessel departure.
Are you REACH registered for industrial grades?
Guar Gum is a naturally occurring polysaccharide and our industrial grades are supplied in line with REACH obligations, including Only Representative arrangements where an EU importer requires them. We supply full substance identity and safety data sheets in the required EU format.
How long does shipping to European ports take?
Ocean transit is typically 15–20 days from Mundra, Gujarat to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Barcelona, plus 2–4 weeks of production lead time from purchase order. Direct sailings and transhipment via Jebel Ali are both available.
What is the price of Guar Gum for European buyers?
Indicative FOB India pricing is €3–8/kg for food grade (E412), €5–12/kg for pharmaceutical grade and €8–15/kg for EU Organic certified material. CIF quotes to EU ports are issued within 24 hours and volume discounts apply from 20 MT.
Do you supply EU Organic certified Guar Gum?
Yes. Our organic line is certified to EU Organic and NOP standards, produced from contracted non-GMO guar acreage with full seed-to-shipment traceability, and is supplied with organic transaction certificates for each lot.
What is the minimum order quantity for EU customers?
Standard MOQ is one 20-foot container (approximately 16 MT) FOB. LCL consolidations from 1 MT can be arranged for smaller European buyers, and 1–5 kg qualification samples ship by DHL to any EU address in 4–7 working days.
Can you meet EU food safety and ethical audit expectations?
Our Kalol, Gujarat facility operates ISO 9001:2015 quality management and ISO 22000:2018 food safety management systems, holds Halal and Kosher certification, and is SEDEX registered for ethical audit, which covers the due-diligence expectations of most EU food manufacturers and retailers.
Request EU-Compliant Guar Gum Samples
Send us your specification and we will return a CIF quotation, a full document pack and a 1–5 kg qualification sample for your European plant.
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