For Immediate Release:

Integrative Therapeutics Natural Medicines First in USA to Achieve Drug GMP Certification from UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

The manufacturing facility at Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. has been awarded the Drug Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certification by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

GREEN BAY, WI (Nov. 24, 2009) — Wisconsin-based, Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. (ITI®), a key brand of Schwabe North America, is the first US nutritional supplement company to receive the prestigious Drug Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The ITI manufacturing facility is also organically certified, an FDA registered drug establishment and has received the NSF GMP Certification by NSF International, the Public Health and Safety Company™. Adding the MHRA Drug GMP allows the facility to manufacture medicine for the European Community. Not only does this widen the scope of the market, it highlights the company’s serious commitment to safety and the highest quality manufacturing standards.

“Integrative Therapeutics has made the commitment to deliver exceptional quality, safety and purity in all the products we manufacture,” said Travis Borchardt, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance and Control. “The MHRA Drug GMP Certification reflects our ongoing mission to deliver superior products that people can trust.”

The MHRA is the UK government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines, herbal medicines, homeopathic remedies and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe. The UK has contributed, together with other Member States of the European Economic Community, requirements for the control of medicinal products. MHRA experts assess all applications to ensure they meet the required standards and follows up with a system of inspection, testing and safety monitoring. 

 “Adding the MHRA Drug Certification to our roster of quality manufacturing credentials confirms that our products meet strict requirements,” Borchardt explained. ““Our Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Systems are recognized and respected by regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal and international levels.”

ITI manufactures and distributes proprietary, natural, dietary supplements for medical professionals and their patients. Every day, more than 50,000 doctors recommend clinically proven, safe and effective ITI products to their patients. Find out more at www.integrativeinc.com or www.mhra.gov.uk.