The Himalaya Drug Company, leaders in herbal health and personal care since 1930, has been awarded certification for their Quality Management Systems in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2000 certified by National Quality Assurance (NQA).

The Himalaya Drug Company has received ISO 9001:2000 certification for all its departments and functions encompassing:

• Research & Development
• Design and Product Development
• Manufacturing and Production
• Marketing and Promotions
• International Marketing
• Internal Processes
• Customer Care

By meeting the stringent standards laid down by NQA, Himalaya will have a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets. The Himalaya Drug Company has once again established a position of industry leadership in the herbal healthcare space.

Receiving the ISO certification from National Quality Assurance, Dr S K Mitra, Executive Director, Research and Technical Services, mentioned, "Himalaya is delighted to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification, a standard that is recognized and respected worldwide, and we are more committed than ever to continuing excellence in our quality management processes and to strive towards continual improvement."

Mr. Ravi Prasad, President and CEO, said, "Quality is a way of life at Himalaya, demonstrated by each and every team member. Himalaya continues to raise the bar in delivering superior pharamaceutical grade herbal health and personal care products to consumers across the globe. ISO certification is another milestone in the journey towards our constant quest for quality."

About National Quality Assurance
One of the UK's largest and longest established certification bodies, NQA provides certification and assessment services and related training to a wide range of manufacturing, commercial and service sectors.

About The Himalaya Drug Company
Since its inception in 1930, The Himalaya Drug Company has pioneered the use of modern science to rediscover and validate ayurveda's secrets. Today, Himalaya products serve the health and personal care needs of consumers in over 50 countries.

All Himalaya formulations are subject to primary research of up to ten years before the final product reaches the consumer. It is this emphasis on research and stringent quality standards that has led over 200, 000 doctors worldwide to endorse Himalaya products.