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ORTHODOX UNION GRANTS EMBRIA HEALTH SCIENCES PRODUCTION FACILITIES WITH KOSHER CERTIFICATION
ANKENY, Iowa, April 14, 2009 --- Embria(R) Health Sciences' production facility for EpiCor(R) and eXselen(R) has been officially certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU), the raw material supplier of science-backed natural ingredients announced today. Embria voluntarily participated in the OU's kosher certification program, which entailed thorough on-site inspections of the company's production techniques and its MetaGen4 processes.
"This kosher certification will help our customers meet regulatory requirements and we are excited about the global opportunities this presents." said Paul Faganel, Embria Health Sciences president.
About Embria Health Sciences:
Embria Health Sciences, www.embriahealth.com, combines science and nature to bring high-quality, research-based natural ingredients to the global human nutrition market. Embria's flagship ingredient, EpiCor(R), is an all-natural product designed to modulate and balance the human immune system and is manufactured using a proprietary technology, which produces vital metabolites, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that deliver nutritional benefits and support increased bioavailability. Recent human clinical studies show EpiCor significantly decreases the incidence of symptoms commonly associated with seasonal allergies, and decreases the incidence and duration of cold and flu symptoms. EpiCor has also been shown to possess anti- inflammatory activity, and activates crucial defense cells (Natural Killer, T-, and B-cells). For more information on immune health, visit www.BalancedImmuneHealth.com
About OU Kosher:
OU Kosher is the world's largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, certifying more than 500,000 products produced in over 6,000 plants located in 80 countries around the world. OU Kosher's affiliation with the non-profit communal organization The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (founded in 1898) ensures that the highest levels of integrity are maintained without any possible conflict of interest. For more information visit www.oukosher.org
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