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USANA Founder Dr. Myron Wentz was honored June 25 at a special ceremony in Jerusalem with the Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences. The Albert Einstein Award, given by Global Capital Associates, salutes leaders whose vision and commitment have contributed to the critical advancement of vital life-saving and life-enhancing technology to benefit mankind. Dr. Wentz received the award in recognition of his contributions to nutritional science, as well as his many humanitarian endeavors. “I am honored and humbled to receive an award that bears the name of Albert Einstein,” Dr. Wentz said. “As both an extraordinary scientist and dedicated humanitarian, he serves as a great inspiration for my life’s work, helping people lead healthier lives through nutritional science.” The USANA family wishes to congratulate Dr. Wentz for this well-deserved honor. Back to list of honors Back to home page |
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USANA Health Sciences Receives U.S. Patent on Exclusive Self-Preserving Technology for Skin Care and Beauty Products
– Technology Offers Long-Sought Alternative to Artificial, Paraben Preservatives –
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company’s Sensé beautiful science® skin and personal care product line. This patent covers USANA’s formulation for manufacturing the Sensé skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA’s now-patented “self-preserving” technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally. The Sensé line maintains its shelf life without the use of parabens or other chemical preservatives commonly used in other cosmetics and skin care products. Sensé has utilized this self-preserving technology since September 2004 on a patent-pending basis, and it is the only skin care and beauty care product line in the world to implement this scientific advancement. USANA scientists believe this patented process represents a significant innovation in the skin-care industry, as self-preserving technology will allow users’ skin to receive all the benefits of pure, natural, and healthy ingredients without the use of chemicals or potentially harmful preservatives. “This patent is the result of nearly 10 years of research and development by USANA scientists, and it is an important milestone in our company’s drive to become a leader in the skin and beauty care industry. USANA’s self-preserving technology has changed skin and beauty care in a meaningful way by allowing for the formulation of healthy, all-natural products,” USANA President Dave Wentz said. “Our customers rely on USANA’s high-quality products to enhance their quality of life. Just like our pharmaceutical-grade supplements, USANA’s Sensé skin and beauty care line offers the best – and healthiest – products available. Consumers can now enjoy healthier skin and the peace of mind that comes with safe, self-preserving technology that does not rely on artificial, chemical preservatives.” The Sensé skin and beauty care line includes: Sensé: Gentle Daily Cleanser Hydrating Toner Daytime Protective Emulsion Night Renewal Perfecting Essence Serum Intensive Rice Bran Polisher Eye Nourisher Sensé Splash: Intensive Hand Therapy Energizing Shower Gel Firming Body Nourisher Revitalizing Shampoo Nourishing Conditioner Back to list of honors Back to home page |
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USANA Receives GMP Registration and Dietary Supplement Certification Through NSF International SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) recently completed a successful audit of its manufacturing facilities by NSF International as part of NSF’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Registration program. USANA voluntarily obtained NSF’s third-party validation of its manufacturing facility in the first quarter of 2007. NSF conducted an initial USANA plant audit to verify compliance with its GMP program last year and will continue to conduct semi-annual audits at the company’s facility. GMP provide guidelines that cover virtually every aspect of manufacturing, including facility design and maintenance, raw material specification and control, supplier validation, product design and testing, employee training, process control, finished product release and complaint handling. These guidelines help ensure that manufactured products have the identity, strength, composition, quality and purity that they are represented to possess. According to NSF, “GMP registration reflects [a] continued commitment to ensuring quality and satisfaction and gives companies confidence that their organization operates in conformance to established GMP.” USANA took its certification a step further by also asking NSF to certify its core nutritional products, the Essentials™ (Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral), Proflavanol® 90, Active Calcium™, and HealthPak 100™. NSF conducted product testing in its own accredited laboratories to ensure that all of the USANA supplements tested matched labeled amounts, that there were no product ingredients not openly disclosed on the label, and that there were no unacceptable levels of contaminants in the product. USANA successfully met all of these requirements and received NSF dietary supplement certification. According to Dr. John Cuomo, USANA’s Executive Director of Research & Development, the decision to seek out NSF certification is part of USANA’s uncompromising commitment to producing high-quality, science-based products. “For years, USANA has led the industry in safety and quality,” Dr. Cuomo said. “We have made a commitment to our customers that USANA’s quality and manufacturing will be modeled after the strict standards associated with the pharmaceutical industry, and not the less stringent food standards that most supplement manufacturers follow. Our recent NSF certifications—along with other rigorous, third-party audits—offer additional assurance to our customers that USANA provides Nutritionals You Can Trust.” About NSF International NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods. Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. More information on NSF can be found at http://www.nsf.org. About USANA USANA develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://drchen.usana.com. Back to list of honors Back to home page |
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USANA Products Meet Requirements of Informed-Choice & HFL SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that six of its nutritional supplements have been independently tested and found to meet the stringent requirements of Informed-Choice, an organization that works to ensure that both athletes and general consumers are fully informed about the supplements they choose to take. USANA’s high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade supplements are used by hundreds of professional athletes all around the world, including the U.S. Speedskating and Canadian Speedskating teams, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), and the competitors of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Working in conjunction with United Kingdom-based HFL (www.hfl.co.uk), Informed-Choice conducted extensive testing on USANA supplements Active Calcium™, Procosa® II, Chelated Mineral, Poly C®, Mega Antioxidant, and Body Rox™. All were examined and found to be free of the contaminants targeted by Informed-Choice from the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) list of prohibited substances, qualifying the products to carry the highly respected INFORMED-CHOICE logo. Dr. John Cuomo, Executive Director of Research and Development for USANA, said, “We are proud to obtain this certification from Informed-Choice. USANA Health Sciences always strives to produce the highest quality nutritional supplements available. Our goal is to provide products that are safe and effective for both athletes and the general public. We take great pride in the quality systems and manufacturing practices we have established. This certification by Informed-Choice is yet another demonstration that USANA truly lives up to its reputation as Nutritionals You Can Trust.” According to its Web site, the Informed-Choice testing specification was developed based on the analysis of thousands of supplement samples over a six-year period, as well as research into supplement contamination levels and analysis of positive drug tests within global professional sports. For more information about Informed-Choice and its testing parameters, visit http://www.informed-choice.org. Back to list of honors Back to home page |
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USANA flagship Essentials and HealthPak 100 nutritional supplements rate 'best of the best' out of 1,600 products evaluated in Canada and United States. USANA Health Sciences, a leading global health supplement manufacturer, once again received 5-Star Gold Standard ratings for its nutritional products in the much-anticipated 4th and latest edition of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Author Lyle MacWilliam MSc, FP, a former biochemist and educator, released the 1st edition of the guide in 1999 to help consumers make informed, scientifically based decisions about nutritional supplements. The latest edition features detailed comparisons of more than 1,600 products based on a blended standard created from published recommendations of 12 nutritional authorities and 18 rating criteria developed from scientific literature. USANA's Essentials and HealthPak 100™ products both received 5-Star Gold Standard ratings and the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™. USANA is no stranger to this recognition as similar high ratings were given in the first, second and third editions of the guide. According to the comparative guide, companies that receive 5-Star Gold Ratings must meet the "highest standards of quality in research, formulations and manufacturing." The guide also noted that companies awarded the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™ have gone to considerable expense to meet and exceed the most stringent of manufacturing standards. USANA was one of only four companies rated this highly and asked by publishers to include a company description within the latest edition of the guide. "It is gratifying to have our Essentials and HealthPak products independently recognized for excellence," explains Dr. Tim Wood, USANA's executive vice president of research and development. "We applaud Mr. MacWilliam's efforts to raise the bar on quality within the supplement industry." Back to list of honors Back to home page |