Industrial biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field with employees from the fields of biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering and chemistry, among others.

White biotechnology - also known as industrial biotechnology - uses microorganisms and enzymes to produce chemical and biochemical products.

The product portfolio of white biotechnology is manifold and comprises basic chemicals, monomers, and many specialty chemicals like vitamins, food and feed supplements, as well as pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates.

Industrial biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field with employees from the fields of biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering and chemistry, among others. New products are often created in cooperation with various BASF operating divisions.