Certifications
Certification according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
Advertisment in 1972
Holzhacker has been represented at many trade fairs, something which required the right product presentation. To draw as much attention as possible to the green colour of the rubbing alcohol, the product was presented against a gold-coloured cloth as a backdrop; there was a sharp focus on the details even in the early days.
Harald Wächter takes over
Harald Wächter becomes the shareholder of Riviera and all affiliated companies
Austrian Coat of Arms
The company is given the national award which allows the Austrian Coat of Arms to be displayed
New site
The new site is set up in Tulln and the company becomes GMP-certified
Degree in Pharmacy completed
Harald Wächter starts working at the company after the graduation of his pharmacy studies
1981 – Original Swedish bitters
Riviera Pharma & Cosmetics GmbH - formerly known as Robert Schrenk Production of Chemical and Cosmetic Products - first registered the name and logo for “Original Swedish bitters” (“Original Schwedenbitter”) as a trademark back in 1981. Since then, the bitters have been held in high regard by pharmacists and enjoyed tremendous popularity with customers. Riviera Original Swedish bitters is made from 13 select herbs which soothe the stomach and bowel, aid digestion and help with bloating.
Original Swedish bitters
Original Swedish bitters is registered as a trademark
1980 – Worldwide recognition
In 1980, Maria Treben published the book “Health from the Pharmacy” based on her personal experiences. Treben fell ill with abdominal typhus and was given a bottle filled with a strong smelling liquid from a stranger. She made a compress with the liquid and applied it to her stomach, regaining her health as a result. As a result of this experience, she made her own mixture of Swedish bitters and decided to help the general public. For example, she treated a young woman for pneumonia, restored a woman’s hearing and provided relief to a man’s intestinal cancer.