Fermentation Infrastructure
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Query: Please confirm whether the processing of soy germ is conducted in-house. What is the total capacity (in kiloliters/kL) of the fermenters used for S-EQUOL production?
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Response: The company’s facility is equipped with two 3,000L fermenters (totaling 6 kL) dedicated to S-EQUOL production. The process utilizes engineered gut probiotics to biotransform daidzein into S-equol. Following extraction and purification, the final product achieves a purity of over 99%.
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Regulatory Compliance & Facility Location
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Location: The facility is located within the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.
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Design & Management: It is designed and constructed in strict accordance with China’s GMP requirements for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and its operational management references the China GMP framework.
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Certifications: The ISO 22000 certification process is currently underway, with the official certificate expected to be obtained by the end of July.
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