Blackmores
An Australian naturopathy veteran, backed by strict TGA standards.
One of Australia's largest naturopathic supplement brands, acquired by Kirin in 2023.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1938
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Parent / operator
- Kirin Holdings (from 2023)
- Origin
- Australia
About Blackmores
Founded in 1938 by naturopath Maurice Blackmore, one of Australia's flagship supplement brands. Made under the strict Australian TGA framework, it spans vitamins, fish oil and herbs. Japan's Kirin acquired it in 2023.
What sets Blackmores apart
Manufacturing and registration under Australia's medicine-like TGA framework is its major quality differentiator.
Ingredient sourcing
Sources a broad range of vitamins, fish oil and herbs under TGA-aligned controls.
Manufacturing & quality
Manufactured to Australian TGA-registered standards.
Certifications & testing
- Australian TGA-registered
- GMP-compliant
Signature products
- Fish Oil
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin D
- Pregnancy supplements
Focus categories
- Vitamins
- Omega-3
- Herbs
- Women & pregnancy
Price positioning
Mid-range — value in TGA-backed reliability.
Where to buy in Japan
Available via iHerb, Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Ichiba (including parallel imports).
Best for
People who want daily basics or fish oil from a strictly-regulated overseas brand.
Things to keep in mind
Parallel imports may have English labeling — check the dosing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackmores owned by Kirin?
Yes — Japan's Kirin Holdings acquired it in 2023.
Prices are sample data. Check the retailer's site for the current price.