About Nutra Health

Nutra Health (Pty) Ltd is a Cape Town-based company specialising in the ethical commercialisation and global distribution of Sceletium tortuosum extracts and finished products. As a subsidiary of GES Labs, we combine scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and cultural respect to deliver premium-grade Sceletium products to wellness, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical markets worldwide.

Our signature product

Sceletium tortuosum, a mood enhancing and psychoactive succulent traditionally used by San and Khoi communities, has emerged as a prized neurobotanical. South Africa’s legislative framework—anchored in the Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), BABS Regulations, and the Nagoya Protocol—mandates Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) to ensure ethical trade. Nutra Health is fully aligned with these instruments and actively contributes to sector-wide transparency and reform.

Core Capabilities

Sceletium Biomass Supply

- Local distribution to wellness brands and formulators.
- Export to the United States under FDA-registered facility protocols.

Food-Grade Supplement Manufacturing

- Capsules, powders, and bulk ingredients.
- Standardised Sceletium tortuosum alkaloid profiles for consistent efficacy and safety.

Regulatory & Ethical Compliance

- Full traceability under Nagoya Protocol
- Permitted by CapeNature for indigenous plant export
- Biotrade agreements with local harvesters and communities

Permits and Compliance

Nutra Health holds all necessary permits and registrations to legally process, sell, and export Sceletium:

Biotrade Permit

BTP 201556

Issued by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE), authorizing manufacture and export of Sceletium extracts.

CapeNature Permits

To sell and export protected flora, including 5,000 kg of milled, liquid, and powder Sceletium extract.

SARS Exporter Registration

CUS0187480

Enabling legal export from South Africa.


FDA Facility Registration

U.S. FDA No. 12229038500

With Registrar Corp appointed as U.S. Agent (DUNS: 567455177), ensuring compliance with U.S. dietary supplement regulations.

Ethical Sourcing and Benefit Sharing

Nutra Health and GES Labs have formal ABS agreements with the San Council of South Africa, recognizing them as the official Traditional Knowledge holders. We also monitor evolving policy regarding Khoi representation and align with SABPA recommendations. Our benefit-sharing model includes both monetary and non-monetary contributions, with plans to publish a sector-wide best practice guide.

We currently work exclusively with large-scale cultivators to ensure consistent quality and volume and are actively developing artisanal grower partnerships to support traditional farming practices and expand community-based supply options—ensuring biodiversity preservation and cultural integrity.

Global Reach, Local Integrity

Nutra Health and GES Labs have established a robust international footprint, exporting Sceletium extracts to regulated markets including the United States and Australia, while deepening our presence within South Africa. Our Cape Town facility is FDA-registered and strategically positioned for global fulfilment, ensuring compliance with both domestic and international standards.

This global reach is built on a foundation of local integrity—anchored in formal benefit-sharing agreements with the San Council, full alignment with South Africa’s Biodiversity Act and Nagoya Protocol, and a commitment to ethical sourcing from organically cultivated and sustainably managed ecosystems.

Nutra Health is more than a distributor—we are a steward of ethical commercialization, scientific excellence, and indigenous partnership. Whether you're sourcing bulk extracts, developing new delivery formats, or seeking regulatory-ready ingredients, we offer a trusted gateway to the future of neurobotanical wellness.