Most of DSM Nutritional Products production and premix sites are certified by FAMI-QS (European Feed Additives and Premixtures Quality Systems). Recently the production site in Gland (Switzerland), where CRINA® products are manufactured according to a patented procedure, was officially FAMI-QS certified. CRINA® products are specific blends of essential oil compounds, marketed under the trademark CRINA®.

The process was initiated to adapt the prevailing GMP+ certification to the FAMI-QScertification, after DSM Nutritional Products acquired the CRINA® business from Intervet International in 2006.

As market leader, DSM Nutritional Products constantly strives to maintain and advance its own high quality standards. The aim is not only to be the benchmark for the industry but also to give our customers the peace of mind that only comes with superior quality supply.

It was back in 1980 that CRINA® first recognized the huge potential role that essential oils could play as digestive stimulants in livestock husbandry. Since then, it has concentrated its efforts on the development and production of a range of precisely formulated and consistent blends of essential oil compounds, mainly for poultry, cattle and swine supported by a comprehensive in-vitro and in-vivo research program.

The first CRINA® products were launched in Switzerland in 1985. They are now sold across Europe and in other regions of the world. CRINA® products are part of the Eubiotic product portfolio of DSM Nutritional Products.

About DSM Nutritional Products

DSM Nutritional Products is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The business has sales of about EUR 2 billion and a long tradition as a pioneer in the discovery of new products, new formulations and attractive applications for all industry segments. For further company information please visit www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com

About DSM

DSM is active worldwide in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals. The company develops, produces and sells innovative products and services that help improve the quality of life. DSM’s products are used in a wide range of end-markets and applications, such as human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings and paint, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E). DSM’s strategy, named Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. The key drivers of this strategy are market-driven growth and innovation plus an increased presence in emerging economies. The group has annual sales of over €8 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. More information about DSM can be found at www.dsm.com

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Charlotte Frederiksen

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