Organic aloe vera

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On June 1, 2007, Carrington Laboratories announced that Eco-Logica has renewed the organic certification for the Aloe vera L. grown at Finca Sabila, Carrington's Costa Rica farming operation. Eco-Logica is recognized internationally by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the European Union and the government of Switzerland as an accredited certifying body. To its knowledge, Carrington is the only producer of Aloe vera whose farm is certified organic and manufactured in a kosher and ISO-certified facility that is cGMP by the FDA and, for an injectable biologic, by the USDA. According to the International Aloe Science Council, only some members are certified, but not all members provide documentation supporting their organic certification.

To ensure proper procedures were in place, as required for organic certification by Eco-Logica, Carrington hired Mr. Howard Garrett, "The Dirt Doctor," who visited Finca Sabila and helped formalize processes and maintenance programs needed to obtain organic certification. To conserve water, drip irrigation systems were installed and special systems were developed and implemented to protect vegetation and erosion during the intense rain season from July to November each year.

Carrington utilizes the certified organic Aloe vera to produce several proprietary raw materials sold in the medical, nutritional and cosmetic markets under the brands Acemannan Hydrogel, Manapol and Hydrapol. Additionally, the company will be launching new raw materials in the second half of 2007 that will allow Carrington to reach new customers and expand its market share. All new products will contain Carrington's certified organic Aloe vera. Use of these materials allows customers to claim "contains certified organically-grown Aloe vera" on their labeling and make certified organic skin care, dietary supplements and functional foods and beverages.