Laboratoire Codifra

What Laboratoire Codifra does

Laboratoire Codifra is a French dietary supplement laboratory founded in 2004 and operating as a brand under the diversified parent group Groupe Laboratoire DENEL. The company designs and markets a portfolio of roughly 10-12 branded supplements across eight health categories — including immunity, fatigue, sleep, stress, digestive health, women's health, bone/joint health, skin, and hair/nails — using synergistic complex formulations that combine plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and specialty ingredients (e.g., vegetable-origin vitamin D3 from lichen, citrate zinc, marine magnesium). Production is exclusively in France, and Codifra cites more than twenty years of micronutrition expertise, with one published clinical study (the LAPIBSS trial on Normafilus for IBS, in Digestive and Liver Disease) providing evidence-based validation for a key probiotic SKU.

Codifra's business model is a B2C consumer health play with two parallel distribution channels: an exclusive French pharmacy network where products are typically prescribed or recommended by physicians (positioned as a quality and trust signal), and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at codifra.fr with phone ordering and a €49 free-shipping threshold. Pricing is fixed per unit (€15.99-€26.84 per box of capsules/gélules) with no subscription model. The company targets general adult consumers plus specific life-stage segments (children aged 3+, menopausal women, athletes) and supports the funnel with an educational blog (Dossier bien-être), a newsletter, and verified-purchase customer reviews.

Revenue, headcount, and management team details are not disclosed in available sources. The company is privately held, shows no external funding or M&A activity, and its product/geographic footprint remains narrow — concentrated in metropolitan France with marginal reach into Luxembourg.

Name

Laboratoire Codifra

Legal name

Laboratoire CODIFRA marques du Groupe Laboratoire DENEL

Website

https://codifra.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laboratoire Codifra is a privately held French dietary supplement laboratory (founded 2004) that formulates and sells a portfolio of branded micronutrition products distributed exclusively through French pharmacies and a direct e-commerce site, serving general consumers and specific life-stage segments including women, children, and athletes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Supplements

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

Keywords

• Dietary supplements
• Micronutrition products
• Pharmacy supplements
• Probiotic supplements
• Herbal supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Chesnay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dietary supplement sales (pharmacy and e-commerce): CODIFRA generates revenue through the sale of branded dietary supplements across multiple health categories (immunity, sleep, stress, bone health, skin, hair/nails, digestive health, women's health). Products are distributed via pharmacy channel (physician-recommended) and direct-to-consumer e-commerce at www.codifra.fr. Revenue is derived from per-unit product sales with pricing ranging from approximately €15.99 to €26.84 per product.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laboratoire Codifra formulates, manufactures in France, and sells branded dietary supplements organized into product lines (NORMALITE, ACTY, SAFRALITE, PERMAFLORE/NORMAFILUS) targeting immunity, fatigue, sleep, stress, cognitive performance, digestive health, women's health, bone/joint, antioxidant, skin, and hair/nail needs. Products are sold at fixed unit prices (€15.99–€26.84) through French pharmacies and a proprietary e-commerce site, with a synergistic complex formulation methodology combining plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, and clinically studied probiotic strains.

Product overview

Laboratoire Codifra is a French dietary supplement manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise in micronutrition. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of supplements organized into product lines (NORMALITE, ACTY, PERMAFLORE/NORMAFILUS, SAFRALITE) targeting specific health concerns: immunity and fatigue (NORMALITE 1000, MAGALITE), cognitive function (ACTYVIGIL), sleep support (NORMALITE SOMMEIL), emotional balance (SAFRALITE), antioxidant protection (ACTYPRAL), digestive health (ACTYFILUS, NORMAFILUS, PERMAFLORE, EXPURYL), skin health (ACTYMINE), hair and nail care (NORMALITE PHANERES). All products are manufactured in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Normalite: Product line including Normalite 1000 (Fatigue & Immunité), Normalite Sommeil, Normalite Phaneres (Cheveux & Ongles)
• Safralite
• Actyvigil
• Expuryl
• Permaflore
• Normafilus
• Magalite
• Actypral
• Actymine

Products and services

• NORMALITE 1000 Dietary supplement for fatigue and immunity support composed of ginseng, magnesium, vitamins C, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin D3 from vegetable origin (lichen) plus acerola-derived vitamin C; sold as a box of 30 gélules.
• SAFRALITE Emotional balance and well-being supplement combining saffron, griffonia simplicifolia, zinc, and vitamin B6, available in 15 mg and 30 mg dosages as a box of 28 gélules.
• EXPURYL Phytodrainer supplement combining plants and chromium in vegetable-based capsule (box of 60 gélules) or liquid (500 ml flacon, blackcurrant flavor) form, supporting digestive well-being, liver function, and normal blood sugar.
• ACTYVIGIL Cognitive function supplement with phosphatidylserine from soy lecithin (NEUROSERINE) and B vitamins (B5, B6, B9, B12) supporting intellectual performance and normal psychological functions; sold as a box of 30 Licaps gélules.
• NORMALITE SOMMEIL Sleep support supplement combining melatonin, magnesium, vitamins, omega-3, and SAMe to reduce sleep onset time and alleviate jet lag effects; sold as a box of 30 capsules.
• MAGALITE Fatigue and nervousness supplement with magnesium, cod liver oil (rich in omega-3 EPA, DHA, vitamins A and D), and vitamin B6 supporting normal nervous system function and muscle maintenance; sold as a box of 40 capsules.
• ACTYPRAL Antioxidant and immunity supplement with acerola-derived vitamin C, clove extract, lutein, L-glutathione, coenzyme Q10, selenium, zinc, and vitamins D3 and E for cellular stress protection; sold as a box of 60 gélules.
• PERMAFLORE Intestinal balance supplement with rapeseed lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), watermelon extract (L-citrulline), and vitamins B2, B3, B8, D, and E supporting normal mucosal health; sold as a box of 30 gélules.
• NORMAFILUS Lactic ferments supplement containing 10 billion CFU from two clinically validated probiotic strains (Lactobacillus acidophilus BL2027 and Lactobacillus helveticus BL2312), without inulin, for intestinal flora balance; backed by the LAPIBSS clinical study in IBS.
• ACTYMINE Skin health supplement with fish oil (EPA/DHA), acerola vitamin C, lycopene, bamboo silica extract, zinc, lutein (FloraGLO), selenium, and vitamin E protecting cells against oxidative stress.
• NORMALITE PHANERES Hair and nail health supplement with biotin (vitamin B8), selenium, zinc, L-methionine, L-cystine, bamboo resin extract (silica), and vitamins E, B6, B9, and B12; sold as a box of 60 gélules.
• ACTYFILUS Probiotic supplement with 4 strains of lactic ferments and chicory inulin supporting digestive balance and intestinal flora.

Quantifiable outcome

• Normafilus clinical study: LAPIBSS trial demonstrated efficacy in 80 patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using two specific microbiotic strains

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe Laboratoire DENELcoreOthersCODIFRA is a brand of Groupe Laboratoire DENEL, registered in Versailles under Siret 40194449100059 with VAT number FR 04 401 944 491. DENEL serves as the parent corporate entity under which the CODIFRA brand operates. The group headquarters are located at 18 Avenue Dutartre, 78150 Le Chesnay.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forté Pharma: French supplement brand sold through pharmacies and parapharmacies with categories covering fatigue, sleep, slimming, and immunity; comparable in target consumer, channel, and price point to Codifra.
• Juvamine: French consumer supplement brand sold in pharmacies and mass retail with broad vitamin, mineral, and specialty ranges; relevant peer for category overlap and channel competition.
• PiLeJe Lactibiane (range): Pileje's flagship Lactibiane probiotic line directly competes with Codifra's Normafilus in French pharmacy probiotic shelves and physician recommendations.
• Solgar: Premium vitamin and supplement brand sold through pharmacies and health stores; comparable in formulation philosophy, premium positioning, and pharmacy-channel GTM.
• Arkopharma: Major French dietary supplement manufacturer with pharmacy and mass-retail distribution; strong overlap in herbal, vitamin, and immune-support categories relevant to Codifra's portfolio.
• Pileje: French micronutrition laboratory and direct competitor in the pharmacy channel; both firms sell physician-recommended dietary supplements with overlapping probiotic, vitamin, and women's health ranges. Pileje is the category leader and the most direct comparable for Codifra's model.
• Nutergia: French dietary supplement laboratory also distributed through French pharmacies with a physician-recommendation model; portfolio spans micronutrition, probiotics, and women's health, making it a close peer in product and go-to-market approach.
• Biocodex: French pharmaceutical company with a strong probiotic franchise (notably Saccharomyces boulardii / Ultralevura) and physician-channel distribution; highly relevant peer for Codifra's Normafilus probiotic range.

Broad incumbents

• Sanofi Consumer Healthcare: Large pharmaceutical incumbent with broad consumer health and supplement offerings distributed through French pharmacies; represents the scale threat to niche French supplement brands like Codifra.
• Nutricia (Danone): Subsidiary of Danone producing medical nutrition, supplements, and women's health products distributed in French pharmacies; broader portfolio but overlapping channel and clinical positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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