Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation

October 24, 2011 – Chicago, IL: Dr. Sneh Bhandari, Silliker Director of Chemistry Research and Development, was recently named a Fellow of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Dr. Bhandari received a special medal and plaque during the organization's 125th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. In a career spanning over two decades at Silliker, Dr. Bhandari has developed over 50 testing methods for food and beverage matrices. A past and current member of several AOAC groups, including the Official Methods Board, Dr. Bhandari received the prestigious honor for his "meritorious service to AOAC". For more information on Silliker, log on to www.merieuxnutrisciences.com.





	Part of Institut Mérieux, a world renowned bio-industrial group, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation is dedicated to improving health through food safety and nutrition. To address major public health concerns, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation activities are present throughout the entire food supply chain:

	Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation intends to be the food industry's leading partner, fostering beneficial relationships to improve public health around the globe. A Message From Philippe Sans – President & CEO, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation Corporate News: Silliker Provides Chemical Analysis for Carbendazim Silliker and AsiaInspection Launch AsiaFoodInspection www.asiainspection.com • www.asiafoodinspection.com "... the leading online platform for performing product inspections, testing and factory audits in Asia for importers worldwide ..." Silliker Announces Opening of New Virology Laboratory in Cergy (95), France A New Level of Service for Food Inspection Mérieux NutriSciences Expands Bioagri Environmental Testing Services Offered in New Laboratory Located East of Brazil October 24, 2011 – Chicago, IL: Dr. Sneh Bhandari, Silliker Director of Chemistry Research and Development, was recently named a Fellow of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Dr. Bhandari received a special medal and plaque during the organization's 125th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. In a career spanning over two decades at Silliker, Dr. Bhandari has developed over 50 testing methods for food and beverage matrices. A past and current member of several AOAC groups, including the Official Methods Board, Dr. Bhandari received the prestigious honor for his "meritorious service to AOAC". For more information on Silliker, log on to www.merieuxnutrisciences.com. Silliker Invests in State-of-the-Art Laboratory in Crete, IL New USDA Regulation Targets STEC "Big Six" Dr. Jean-Luc Garrigue to speak at "Creating Formulas Without Parabens – What Alternatives to Conventional Preservatives?" Dr. Jean-Luc Garrigue, Director of Business Development Europe, Biogri, a Mérieux NutriSciences Company, will be among the guest speakers at "Creating Formulas Without Parabens – What Alternatives to Conventional Preservatives?" Cosmetics industry leaders will gather at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand in Paris on July 6th to discuss the latest innovations, safety developments and regulations affecting the rapidly growing industry. Dr. Garrigue will discuss "The Safety of Formulas Without Preservatives – Update on Preservatives and Contact: Past, Present and Future?" Study Conducted by Biofortis-Provident Clinical Research Examines Folic Acid Absorption Rates from Softgel Capsule and Standard Tablet – Bioavailability of Folic Acid Found to be Similar in both Formulations Mérieux NutriSciences Acquires Provident Clinical Research to Expand Innovation in Nutrition Services for Biofortis North America Mérieux NutriSciences to Hold "Breaking the Rules" Nutrition Symposium at SIRHA 11 Institut Mérieux strengthens its commitment to medicine and global public health Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation's web site is under construction. Please visit the Silliker, Biofortis and Bioagri web sites!
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