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Safic-Alcan Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with Pharmaffiliates Across Europe and North Africa

Published on November 13, 2025

Safic-Alcan and Pharmaffiliates announce strategic pharmaceutical partnership for Europe and North Africa.

Paris-La Défense, April 1st, 2024 — Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Pharmaffiliates, a leading research-based organization specializing in the synthesis and supply of reference standards, certified reference materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Under this agreement, Safic-Alcan becomes the exclusive distributor of Pharmaffiliates’ portfolio across Europe (excluding Portugal and Greece) and extends distribution to North Africa, covering Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

This collaboration combines Safic-Alcan’s robust network and market expertise in pharmaceutical distribution with Pharmaffiliates’ industry-leading product quality and scientific know-how. Customers across Europe and North Africa will benefit from expanded access to reference standards and analytical substances that support pharmaceutical research, development, and quality control.

“We are delighted to offer our pharmaceutical customers in Europe a comprehensive range of reference substances listed in the European Pharmacopoeia monographs,” said Gaël Garnaud, Pharmaceuticals Business Development Director at Safic-Alcan.

This partnership complements our existing offer perfectly — we now provide not only API supply but also certified reference substances, each accompanied by a full certificate of analysis
Arianna FuscoPharmacist and Product ManagerPharmaffiliates

Abhinav Sabharwal, Vice President at Pharmaffiliates, emphasized: “Safic-Alcan’s reputation for excellence and extensive distribution network make them an ideal partner to expand our reach in Europe and North Africa. Together, we will enhance customer access and accelerate growth.”

About Pharmaffiliates
Pharmaffiliates, headquartered in Panchkula, India, is a global contract research and development organization (CRDO) specializing in pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical standards, analytical services, and CRAMS. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation in supporting the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris-La Défense. The company provides polymers, materials, and additives across multiple industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. With 35 offices worldwide and 780 employees, Safic-Alcan generated a turnover of €907 million in 2022.

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