The 2009 Frost & Sullivan award for Global Excellence in Quality in the infant nutrition market has been presented to DSM Nutritional Products. The award was conferred in recognition of DSM’s outstanding contribution in setting new safety standards for use in infant nutrition markets across the globe.

DSM’s new infant formula grade – the first of its kind in the infant nutrition sector – was launched in 2008. The move was a direct response to evolving market needs. Throughout the world, regulators, manufacturers and consumers alike have become increasingly aware of the importance of applying very high product safety standards to ingredients destined for the infant nutrition sector. This awareness has been driven by a number of highly publicized food contamination scandals.

DSM’s new baby food grade sets a new industry benchmark for quality, traceability and reliability. As the only nutritional ingredient company in the world to source its micronutrients from its own factories, DSM owns the entire production process from creation to supply and is therefore able to apply the most stringent product and process safety standards.

Fabiana Assis, Global Marketing Manager, Infant Nutrition, comments: “ DSM is highly honored to receive this recognition. In introducing our innovative new baby food grade, we are responding to the growing concerns of manufacturers and consumers alike about the safety of infant formula 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 over 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. More information at www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com.

Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com