Sabinsa Receives Halal Certification for Several Ingredient

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PISCATAWAY, N.J., July 21, 2008 - Sabinsa Corporation todayannounced that several of its dietary supplement ingredientofferings including a broad range of standardized botanicalextracts, probiotics, enzymes and minerals have been Halalcertified by the Islamic Foods and Nutritional Council of America(IFANCA). Halal certification ensures that these ingredients areacceptable for individuals who follow the dietary restrictions ofthe Muslim faith. As part of the Halal certification process, theIFANCA also inspected Sabinsa's manufacturing sites in Bangaloreand Karnataka, India
"The addition of Halal certified products will not only allow us toenter different world markets, but also help our customers meetregulatory requirements and demand from the Muslim community,"noted Shaheen Majeed, Director of Marketing, Sabinsa Corporation.
Several of the company's branded ingredients were certifiedincluding: Bioperine(R), a standardized piperine compositionderived from black pepper extract that has been shown in clinicalresearch to increase the absorption of nutrients in nutritionalsupplement formulations; ForsLean(R), an extract derived fromColeus forskohlii roots, and the only known plant source offorskolin, a natural compound that has been shown to increase leanbody mass and help optimize body composition; Fabenol(R), astandardized extract from the seeds of the kidney bean that is usedto support weight management; Curcumin C3 Complex(R), an extract ofturmeric standardized to 95 percent curcuminoids; Cococin(R), afreeze-dried powder form of green coconut water; Boswellin(R), anextract of Boswellia serrata that has been shown to haveanti-inflammatory properties; Lactospore(R), a lactic acid bacilluspreparation; Digezyme(R), a multi-enzyme complex derived fromfermented grain composition; and Selenium SeLECT(R), anL-(+)-Selenomethionine compound and the most bioavailable, pure andsafe form of selenium. Additional product certifications areunderway.
Sabinsa Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of herbalextracts, cosmeceuticals, minerals and specialty fine chemicals.Celebrating its 20th year servicing the natural products industry,Sabinsa's mission is to provide alternative and complementarynatural products for human nutrition and wellbeing. Over the pastseveral years, the company has brought to market more than 50standardized botanical extracts and privately funded severalclinical studies in conjunction with prestigious institutions insupport of these products. With more than 100 scientists workingfull time conducting ongoing research both in India and the UnitedStates, Sabinsa continues to develop and patent phytonutrients forthe world market. Sabinsa has six state-of-the-art manufacturingfacilities in India dedicated to the production of herbal extracts,phytochemicals, biotech ingredients and supercritical extracts. Inthe U.S., the company operates a 42,000-square-foot facility inPayson, Utah, which provides cutting-edge capabilities for thedevelopment of capsules, tablets, bulk custom pre-mixes,drum-to-hopper blends, stick packs and powdered drinks. All ofSabinsa's facilities use effluent water treatment systems and areenvironmentally conscious and friendly. All products are intendedfor human consumption and certified Kosher. For more informationvisit www.sabinsa.com .
IFANCA is a non-profit Islamic organization dedicated to promotingHalal food and the institution of Halal. Headquartered in Chicago,Ill., the organization also maintains offices on the West Coast,Toronto, Canada and Brussels, Belgium. IFANCA certified productsare sold in nearly every country in the world. For more informationvisit www.ifanca.org .

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