PhytoGaia, a leading supplier of palm phytonutrients, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Perfect (China) Co., Ltd., authorizing Perfect to register TocoGaia, PhytoGaia’s flagship full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex, for use in Perfect’s cosmetic products in China.

The strategic partnership represents a major milestone for PhytoGaia, reinforcing what officials call its position as a leader in palm phytonutrients, especially tocotrienols, and enabling the first commercial application of TocoGaia in China.

“This partnership with Perfect (China), one of the biggest health and wellness companies in China, is a strong validation of PhytoGaia’s scientific expertise and commitment to the highest quality, in its quest to formulating TocoGaia into premium cosmetic products,” said Bryan See, vice president of PhytoGaia. “Registering TocoGaia with unique product quality attributes for use in Perfect’s cosmetic products in China opens an exciting new chapter for our company, and we are confident that our science-backed and sustainably sourced ingredients will make a meaningful impact in one of the world’s most dynamic beauty markets.”

The signing took place during a high-profile delegation visit to Jinan University in Guangzhou and was witnessed by Datuk Chan Foong Hin, deputy minister of plantation and commodities Malaysia; Gu Runjin, president of Perfect (China) Co., Ltd.; and Professor Zhang Hong, vice president of Jinan University.