Strasbourg - October, 2009

British Retail Consortium (BRC) Accreditation, renewed by Sensient France

STRASBOURG, FRANCE - October 16, 2009 - The Sensient facility in Strasbourg, France passed the renewal of the accreditation by British Retail Consortium (BRC) rated Grade A, an identical grade to that received in 2008. This shows the continuity of working in compliance with highest quality standards. The Strasbourg plant makes a complete range of yeast products and extractives.

In 1998 the British Retail Consortium (BRC), responding to industry needs, developed and introduced the BRC Food Technical Standard to be used to evaluate manufacturers of retailers own brand food products. It is designed to assist retailers and brand owners produce food products of consistent safety and quality. They also assist with their 'due diligence' defense, should they be subject to a prosecution by the enforcement authorities. Under EU food Law, retailers and brand owners have a legal responsibility for their brands.

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