Biosecur Product Line Receives Self-affirmed GRAS Status

Biosecur is approved as a food ingredient in 40 food categories outlined by 21 CFR 170.3, including use as an antioxidant and preservation aide in all processed food applications, ready-to-eat and ready-to-bake products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, condiments and all beverages.

3/9/2011 --- Biosecur Lab. Inc., a privately held, Canadian-based company specializing in the research and development of plant-based bio-ingredients, and P.L. Thomas (PLT), a full-service provider of science-supported ingredient solutions for food and food supplements, today announced that the Biosecur product line has obtained Self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) status.

In accordance with FDA regulations, products must be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) to be used in the food industry. Certified Organic by the NOP/USDA and ECOCERT and now Self-affirmed as GRAS, Biosecur is safe for human consumption, providing a chemical-free alternative for various food applications.

The GRAS dossier and the third party independent review was led by AIBMR Life Sciences (Puyallup, WA) for compliance in the following regulatory categories:

-- 21CFR170.3(o): Antioxidant: Substances used to preserve food by retarding deterioration, rancidity, or discoloration due to oxidation.

-- 21CFR170.3(o): Nutrient supplements: Substances which are necessary for the body's nutritional and metabolic processes. (i.e. as an anti-oxidant in people to protect against free radical damage.

Biosecur is approved as a food ingredient in 40 food categories outlined by 21 CFR 170.3, including use as an antioxidant and preservation aide in all processed food applications, ready-to-eat and ready-to-bake products, fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, condiments and all beverages.

Working with contract laboratories and industrial partners, Biosecur Lab has completed and continues to conduct tests on the benefits of Biosecur in many different food systems. Utilized in a manner specific to the food or herbal material, the ingredient has, for example, shown benefits in contributing to a reduction in microbial loads.

P.L. Thomas President Paul Flowerman observed that the food industry and government authorities are highly focused on food safety.

"It is our sincere and most enthusiastic belief that the Biosecur product line will be an excellent fully natural alternative for use in a wide variety of food applications at various stages of product processing," said Flowerman. "Tests on different products have already been completed and documented, and we look forward to sharing the encouraging news with our industry partners. We are honored and delighted to be Biosecur Lab's development partner and distributor for the U.S.A."

"The need for safe, effective food preservation solutions has never been greater," said Biosecur Lab President Yves Methot. "Now that Biosecur has obtained GRAS status, we can offer the food industry a safe, Certified Organic solution for their needs."

100% water-soluble, Biosecur is made with Certified Organic citrus extract and does not contain grapefruit.