Released on = September 18, 2006, 9:25 pm

Press Release Author = NHK Laboratories, Inc.

Industry = Pharmaceuticals

Press Release Summary = NHK Laboratories, Inc. receives ISO registration.

Press Release Body = (Santa Fe Springs, CA USA) - NHK Laboratories, Inc.,
(www.nhklabs.com) a custom manufacturer and packager of dietary supplements and
functional foods, was awarded the first-ever NSF GMP/ISO 9001:2000 registration by
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety CompanyT (www.nsf.org) with the
assistance from Joseph Sorrentino of Lean Quality Systems (www.ISOJoe.com).

GMP 9000 is the new international standard for dietary supplement quality, which
integrates good manufacturing practice (GMP) regulations and ISO 9001 Quality
Management System requirements. The combination provides a comprehensive approach
to management systems, international applications, process and quality control, and
laboratory operations.

According to Sharmin A. Karim, Executive Director of NHK Laboratories, Inc.,
domestic and international marketers sourcing product from the United States have
increasingly requested ISO registration. She said, "Our clients can be assured of
our continued commitment to process improvement, strict adherence to internationally
recognized quality standards, and most importantly our continued investment in
science and compliance."

\"NHK has established a new benchmark for manufacturers of nutritional products.
Being the first company to obtain NSF GMP 9000 registration demonstrates the vision
of a true leader,\" said Aline Lindbeck, Ph.D. general manager for NSF\'s Dietary
Supplements and Functional Foods Certification Program.

"The exceptional expertise and dedication of NHK Laboratories' employees enabled us
to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification in record time," said Joseph Sorrentino,
President/CEO of Lean Quality Systems. "I am pleased to have had the opportunity to
guide the company through this process, and applaud M. Amirul Karim, Chief Executive
Officer of NHK Laboratories, Inc., and his management staff for leading the way in
the dietary supplement industry. NHK Laboratories was also certified for GMP
requirements and meets pending government requirements for NSF ANSI 173-2005 Dietary
Supplements."

About NHK Laboratories, Inc.: Established in 1987, NHK Laboratories, Inc. is a
custom manufacturer and packager of dietary supplements, functional foods and
over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Specializing in the production of capsules,
tablets and powder drink mixes, the company operates two state-of-the-art CGMP
facilities situated on more than 90,000 square feet which are registered NNFA GMP,
NSF GMP and ISO 9001:2000. From Concept To Store Shelf® | Ideas Brought To Life® |
Investors In Science & ComplianceT

About NSF International: NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit
organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for
food, water, air and consumer goods (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed
to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health
Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.
Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries,
management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic
Registrations, Ltd., organic certification provided by Quality Assurance
International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.

About Lean Quality Systems: Lean Quality Systems is a team of highly-qualified
consultants who train companies on how to successfully eliminate waste; pinpoint the
root cause of declining profit margins; and experience satisfactory results from
employees and other personnel. The company's training methods are consistent with
ISO 9001:2000 International Standard; Disaster Preparedness; NDT Inspection Methods;
SPC; environmental, Health & Safety; Gemba Kaizen; Lean Thinking; Kanban; PDCA; TAKT
and Six Sigma techniques.

Web Site = http://www.nhklabs.com

Contact Details = NHK Laboratories, Inc.
Sharmin A. Karim
12230 East Florence Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-3806
United States of America
T: +1.562.944.5400 x 218
F: +1.562.944.0266
Email: sharmink@nhklabs.com
www.nhklabs.com
www.nhkchemicals.com

NSF International
Greta Houlahan
P.O. Box 130140
789 North Dixboro
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140
United States of America
T: +1.734. 913.5723
F: +1.734.827.6831
Email: houlahan@nsf.org
www.nsf.org

Lean Quality Systems, Inc.
Joseph Sorrentino
33101 Acapulco Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
United States of America
T: +1.213.880.3902
F: +1.949.488.0094
Email: JoeSorrent@aol.com
www.ISOJoe.com