Made in Iceland
From the pristine waters of the North Atlantic to certified production facilities powered by renewable energy.
The Icelandic Advantage
Iceland sits at the confluence of the North Atlantic's coldest, cleanest currents — waters that produce some of the finest marine resources on the planet. For centuries, Icelandic communities have built their livelihoods around sustainable fishing, developing world-class expertise in marine resource management and sustainability.
Nordwell draws on this heritage. Our collagen is derived from the skin of wild caught cod, sustainably fished in pristine Icelandic waters. Proximity to fishing grounds ensures steady access to the freshest raw material, and every batch is fully traceable from vessel to finished ingredient.
We are proud to take part in the 100% Fish Project. Iceland is in the unique position of utilizing more than 90% of every cod caught, compared to other nations where only 40 to 50% is utilized. By transforming cod skin into premium collagen peptides, we create value from Iceland's natural resources while minimizing environmental impact.
From Ocean to Ingredient
A transparent, traceable supply chain
Ocean
Wild-caught cod harvested from managed North Atlantic fisheries around Iceland.
Harvest
Cod skin collected as a byproduct from Icelandic fish processing facilities.
Process
Enzymatic hydrolysis in our HACCP and BRCGS certified production facilities.
Test
Every batch tested for purity, taste and odor neutrality, molecular weight, protein content and microbiological safety.
Ship
Packaged and shipped worldwide with full documentation and Certificate of Analysis.
Sustainability & Certification
Raw material only sourced from MSC certified fisheries.
Nordwell is a proud contributor to The 100% Fish Project. In Iceland more than 90% of each cod is utilized while some other countries strive to utilize 40 to 50% of every cod. Icelandic fisheries only use environmentally friendly fishing gear – long line and/or Demersal otter trawl.
Production facilities powered by hydroelectric power and in proximity to fishing grounds.
The Nordwell facilities operate under the license the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) and are HACCP, and BRCGS certified, meeting the highest global food safety standards.
The Nordwell Collagen is Halal certified. This makes us capable of offering our partners increased value as they incorporate our collagen into their products.
As Nordwell only uses skin of wild cod the collagen is free of antibiotics and growth hormones. In addition, it has a very low heavy metal content.
State-of-the-Art Production Facilities
Nordwell operates state-of-the-art production facilities in Iceland, purpose-built for hydrolyzing marine collagen processing with scalable capacity to meet growing global demand.
Our facilities operate under Icelandic HACCP regulations set forth by MAST and hold BRCGS certification, powered exclusively by renewable energy. This ensures supply chain resilience while maintaining the consistent quality our customers depend on.
Sustainability in Numbers
Sourcing & Sustainability
Nordwell is responsible for sales and marketing of hydrolyzed collagen and sea cucumber powder produced by Foodsmart Nordic that operates production facilities on the north coast of Iceland. Foodsmart Nordic holds HACCP and BRCGS certifications. It’s also Halal certified and only sources cod skin from MSC certified fisheries. The company is also FDA and CIFER registered.
Our marine collagen is sourced sustainably from wild-caught cod to ensure quality and purity. It undergoes a careful hydrolysis process, breaking down the collagen into smaller peptides to enhance absorption and efficacy. We prioritize environmentally friendly practices to minimize our ecological footprint. We only buy cod skin from MSC certified fisheries. Our processing plant is powered by hydroelectricity, and we use lava filtered Icelandic spring water in the production.
Our marine collagen is sourced from wild-caught cod from the pristine fishing grounds around Iceland, ensuring both quality and environmentally responsible practices.
We are committed to sustainability and work only with MSC certified fisheries. This means they adhere to responsible fishing practices. Our sourcing methods are designed to protect marine ecosystems and ensure fish populations remain abundant. The fisheries use longline and/or demersal otter trawls.
Yes, we prioritize sustainable practices in our sourcing and processing. We aim to minimize our ecological footprint by using responsible fishing methods and working only with MSC certified fisheries. Icelandic fisheries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, although the companies are continuously seeking means to reduce such emissions. Nevertheless, the carbon footprint due to fishing is small compared to that associated with other sources of protein. This has been confirmed by a study conducted by Matís (a government-owned, non-profit, independent research company) in collaboration with Icelandic fisheries companies. Furthermore, this study shows that the carbon footprint of catching Icelandic cod is 59% less than that of catching Norwegian cod. Finally, Nordwell and Foodsmart Nordic contribute to the 100% fish project in Iceland, aimed at utilizing as much of each cod caught as possible.