November 16, 2007

Lallemand's Milwaukee plant earns FAMI-QS certification

Press Release

Lallemand Animal Nutrition announces that Lallemand Specialties, Milwaukee Operations, successfully completed ISO 9001:2000 and FAMI-QS (Feed Additives and Premixtures Quality System) audits of the Lallemand bacterial facility in Milwaukee, WI.

As the international feed market becomes increasingly regulated, these new certifications represent a significant accomplishment demonstrating the commitment of Lallemand in offering its customers the highest quality standards, as recently recognized by the EU.

Lallemand's Milwaukee bacteria facility produces probiotic bacteria (Bactocell) and silage inoculants (Lalsil range) for animal nutrition applications, amongst a range of other products. It is the first site outside the EU to receive FAMI-QS accreditation.

Lallemand's other FAMI-QS and ISO 9001:2000 accredited sites include the bacterial production facilities at Saint-Simon (France), the yeast production plants at Vienna (Austria) and Grenaa (Denmark), as well as Lallemand Animal Nutrition headquarters, in Blagnac (France).  All of these Lallemand manufacturing sites are also certified to other relevant quality standards such as AIB, AFIA SFSF, AFSSAPS Pharma, NHPD, HC, IFS, HACCP.

FAMI-QS code of practice and certification aims to ensure the safety of feed additives and premixtures, the harmonisation in the EU of feed hygiene requirements, and improve traceability. 

FAMI-QS Guide integrates the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) concept, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 requirements.

About Lallemand

Lallemand, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company specialised in yeast, bacteria and yeast derivatives, for animal nutrition, baking, winemaking and pharmaceutical industries. Lallemand is the only major supplier of yeast and bacteria that is a primary producer of both.