About us

Zechstein Minerals BV is a Dutch family business. Currently we are steadily working to transfer from the first generation to the second generation. The company was founded in 2006 to serve the cosmetic and medical markets with the pure natural magnesium chloride (Bischofite, mineral) from the Zechstein source. This world-unique Zechstein source is located near Veendam, in the north of the Netherlands.

Zechstein Minerals has the exclusivity to provide the world with the highest quality Zechstein magnesiumchlorid for topical grade. Our location and warehouse are also located in Veendam, the Netherlands, near to the source. Zechstein Minerals is our wholesale company name and Zechstein Inside is our product name. We produce our batches with the Zechstein Inside Batch protocol.

Our Mission

We vitalize people with Worlds Purest Magnesium Salt

Our Vision

We want all the countries in the world provided with the purest and natural magnesium chloride from the Zechstein source for topical applications.

The DNA of Zechstein Minerals

Reliable

Because we focus directly on the health and well-being of people. We are fully aware of the great responsibility this entails.

Passionate

Convinced of the effectiveness of magnesium chloride in the topical market and its high quality. The source in Veendam inspires us every day to make the world a little healthier.

Eager to learn

Because we can only achieve this with knowledge of the source, knowledge of the product, and knowledge of the market. To be an expert in magnesium chloride in the topical market.

Ambitious

Zechstein’s Global Ambitions and Strategy Rooted in a Grounded Foundation.

B Corp

Zechstein minerals has officially certified as B Corporation since February. With this international acknowledgment by B Lab, the non-profit organization behind the certification, the organization joins a growing community of companies which do not solely focus on financial results, but also demonstrable value for people, environment and society. At B Corp it’s not just a one-time certification, but rather a continuous improvement. With this, companies need to re-certify every 3 to 5 years to keep this acknowledgement.

In line with B Corp philosophy, Zechstein Minerals continues to invest in sustainable and safe operations. With B Corp certification, Zechstein Minerals confirms its ambition to be a reliable, committed, and forward-thinking partner – for Veendam and beyond.

Learn more at Bcorp.com

Collaborations

Zechstein Minerals BV is a collaboration between R&H Minerals BV and Nedmag BV, both of which are shareholders of Zechstein Minerals.

Additionally, through the MHI (Magnesium Health Institute), Zechstein Minerals maintains contacts with various international (academic) institutes and other knowledge centers around the world. Through these connections, it consults international literature to expand its areas of application.

As a helpful service to your customers, we recommend offering "The Magnesium Oil User's Book." You can also order the Dutch translation of this book by Dr. Barbara Hendel exclusively from us.

Zechstein Minerals considers it its primary task to guarantee the highest possible quality of magnesium chloride from the Zechstein source in Veendam through the unique and exclusive Zechstein Inside® batch protocol.

Exclusivity

Nedmag has brought global exclusivity into the collaboration to use the source to serve the topical (skin-related), cosmetic and medical applications on the market. This is also indicated in the exclusivity statement. R&H Minerals has contributed its patented application methods, such as gel formula and marketing knowledge to the collaboration.

This makes Zechstein Minerals the only company worldwide that serves the topical market together with its customers from the Zechstein Source in Veendam. Download the authenticity declaration here: zechsteinauthenticity

All of Zechstein Minerals’ production and storage facilities are located in Veendam, the Netherlands. From there it serves the global (bulk) distribution of the various products business to business.