Cosmax NBT gets more FAPAS certification

Cosmax NBT, Inc., a health supplement original development manufacturing (ODM) affiliate of South Korea's Cosmax Group, announced on Monday that it received Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme (FAPAS) certification from the UK for 38 items.

FAPAS is an internationally recognized proficiency testing scheme for analytical performance, administered by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

It's the world's well-known food analysis performance evaluation, with over 3,000 institutions participating across 100 countries, including South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Since 2022, Cosmax NBT has been acknowledged for its analytical capabilities across 38 components.

This year, the company has obtained new certifications for eight additional items, including Vitamin A, B vitamins, and mycotoxins.

Cosmax NBT also plans to secure ERA certification from the US Environmental Resources Association, enhancing its international-level analytical capabilities.

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