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Together, both NSF and DBA will provide unmatched technical services thatwill support the testing and training needs of pharmaceutical and biotechcompanies. Key stakeholders who will benefit from this acquisition includemanufacturers of pharmaceuticals, retailers and consumers.
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"In fulfilling one of our key strategic objectives, we are delighted tobecome part of NSF International, an organization like ourselves, founded onand developed through sound ethical principles and core values," said BobPietrowski, Managing Partner at DBA. "We are confident that this partnershipwill bring significant benefits to both parties, and we look forward to theprospect of bringing our unparalleled GMP and regulatory training and auditingexpertise to a broader international client base."
Established in 1986, DBA has an international reputation in the field ofpharmaceutical quality management, regulatory compliance and training. DBA'sleading position in the United Kingdom will give NSF an expanded presence inthe European market, while providing additional training services to meet theunique needs of clients worldwide.
"This is an outstanding opportunity for both organizations to expand ourglobal biotech services," said Kevan P. Lawlor, NSF CEO and President."Combining DBA's extensive training and auditing experience with NSF'sunsurpassed testing and certification expertise will position us as a leaderin the global pharmaceutical industry."
This acquisition will also complement other services provided by GlobalLifescience Solutions, an NSF International Company that offers a wide arrayof services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and dietary supplement industries,including:
While continuing DBA's mission in providing high-quality, pharmaceuticalservices, NSF International plans to operate DBA as a standalone businesswithin NSF UK Limited, LLC.
About David Begg Associates: Established in 1986 to provide expertservices to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, David BeggAssociates has an outstanding international reputation in the field of
pharmaceutical quality management, regulatory compliance and, in particular,for its high-quality training courses (http://www.david-begg-associates.com).
About NSF International: NSF International, an independent, not-for-profitorganization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standardsfor food, water and consumer goods (http://www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSFis committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a WorldHealth Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and IndoorEnvironment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and waterindustries, management systems registrations delivered through NSFInternational Strategic Registrations, organic certification provided byQuality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center forPublic Health Education.-- analytical testing, -- high-content screening, -- stability storage and testing, and -- bioanalytical testing for clinical trials.
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