
Huahai Pharmaceutical
Corporate brand
UnclaimedChinese pharmaceutical company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Zhejiang Province, providing medicinal and health products globally.
Last updated October 9, 2026
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Overview
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Zhejiang Province, China. Its main business covers chemical and biological medicines, pharmaceutical packaging, and trading. The company states it has more than 40 branches and subsidiaries around the world, including in the United States, Japan, Germany, Russia, Spain, and India, and that it provides medical and health products to approximately 200 countries and regions. Its products cover therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, central nervous system, and anti-viral. It describes itself as one of the global leading manufacturers for cardiovascular and central nervous system products, and as the first Chinese pharmaceutical company to pass US FDA certification for finished pharmaceutical products, obtain ANDA approval for a self-developed product, and achieve large-scale sales of finished dosages in the United States.
History
Huahai Pharmaceutical was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Zhejiang Province of China. It states it has more than 40 branches and subsidiaries around the world, including in the United States, Japan, Germany, Russia, Spain, and India. The company describes itself as the first Chinese pharmaceutical company that passed the US FDA certification for finished pharmaceutical products, obtained ANDA approval for a product developed by itself, and materialized large-scale sales of finished dosages in the United States.
- 2020
Huahai held its first 'Science and Technology Festival'.
- 2020
Hua Hai College was established.
- 2020
Zhejiang Vocational Drug Inspection Training Base officially settled in Huahai.
- 2020
Huahai donated 1 million yuan to support poverty alleviation work in China.
- 2020
Huahai was listed as one of the top 100 pharmaceutical companies in China.
- 2020
Huahai Network College officially launched.
- 1989
Huahai Pharmaceutical was founded and headquartered in Zhejiang Province, China.
Products and positioning
One of the global leading manufacturers for cardiovascular and central nerve system products; pioneer in the internationalization of China's pharmaceutical industry.
Finished Pharmaceutical Products
Finished dosage forms developed and manufactured by Huahai, including products approved for sale in the United States.
APIs & Intermediates
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, with a focus on cardiovascular and central nervous system therapeutic areas.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Components
Packaging components for pharmaceutical products.
Import and Export Trade Services
International trade services for pharmaceutical products through Zhejiang Huahai Import & Export.
CMO & Other Services
Contract manufacturing organization services including process development, formula development, clinical trial medicines, API production, intermediates, formulated products (including lyophilization), and packaging.
Controversies
2018
NDMA impurity found in valsartan API, triggering global recalls and import restrictions
In 2018, the valsartan active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) produced by Huahai Pharmaceutical was found to contain the NDMA impurity. Multiple countries initiated recalls of affected medicines, and questions were raised about the timing of domestic disclosure and recalls. The company halted production and explained its risk assessment and communications with regulators; the United States and Europe subsequently imposed restrictions on products linked to its Chuannan production site. The incident was confined to the API and site involved.
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