About Our Company
Edelweiss Laboratories is located in the pristine natural surroundings of Capricorn Business Park in Cape Town. The company is dedicated to crafting naturally-derived cosmetics in harmony with the environment. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our ISO 22716 accreditation, which ensures that our manufacturing processes prioritize environmental responsibility.
Our team is led by James Gibson who is an industrial pharmacist with a focus on phytopharmaceuticals and cosmetics. He has a strong background in strategic
management and product development. He is backed by skilled professionals like Hérle van der Merwe, our manufacturing and ISO specialist and Brad Bischoff, our product development specialist. Together, we strive to innovate and deliver high-
quality, nature-inspired products.
Key Staff at Edelweiss
James Gibson is the Managing Director and owner of Edelweiss laboratories. He is a pharmacist who has trained his focus on phytopharmaceuticals after an involvement with orthodox medicines. His particular interests lie in strategic management and new product development. He has an M. Phil in Futures Studies, an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Cape Town.
Brad Bischoff is a chemical engineering graduate from UCT who has extensive experience in the management of cosmetic operations. His passion lies with new product development and he had a distinguished career developing products for a
renowned German hair care company.
Hérle van der Merwe is the Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing quality control and ISO implementation. She has an honours degree in biochemistry and has been involved in the regulatory and manufacturing environment of pharmaceuticals for many years.
Randall van der Vendt is financial Manager at Edelweiss where he is responsible for the management of the administrative division that oversees the debtors and creditors department as well as the store.
Certifications
Edelweiss Laboratories strives to maintain the highest standards in personal care manufacture and manufactures strictly in accordance with cGMP practices. Edelweiss is in possession of the following registrations:
- ISO 22716 GMP (registration number ZA1BS210196)
- Halaal Certification with the National Independent Halaal Trust (certificate H786JNR 317)
- James Gibson is a Registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (Registration number 9402)
Est. 1994
