Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has received “New Food Raw Material” certification in China. Neptune is now able to sell its krill oil nutraceutical products in China, including its premium krill oil, NKO, as well as its Eco krill oil “EKO”. The company said that no quality or safety concerns were found by China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission.
“With a population of over 1.35 billion, China offers significant growth potential for Neptune,” said Henri Harland, president and CEO of Neptune. “Consumer demand for nutraceutical products supporting health and wellness continues to expand in China and Neptune intends to capitalize on this important market. The corporation already has sales representation in China and is actively pursuing sales opportunities.”