ABOUT US Whether we are supporting product development, manufacturing, or testing to release, our systems are built to ensure compliance by design, not by inspection. Ours is an industry where quality, flexibility, and reliability must prevail. Across these production sectors is the customization that supports the unique needs of each customer. R&D Whether a product is required from concept, needs formulation enhancement, flavor improvement, or reverse engineering, we have the experience and supplier matrix to deliver. IonÕs R&D department works closely with our internal quality assurance and manufacturing divisions to support product development. ANALYTICAL AUDITING, TESTING, & APPROVAL These processes are performed at each step of processing, from raw material approval to in-process checks and controls to finished product approval for shipping. The Quality Unit is made up of the Quality Assurance Department and the Quality Control Department. The Quality Unit has final authority for approval or rejection of all phases of processing. It operates as a separate and distinct department of the company Ð this structure, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, assures effective checks and balances to ensure product integrity. LABEL COMPLIANCE SYSTEM Ion has decades of experience and training in the area of FDA compliant food and drug labeling rules, regulations, and laws. One of our most value-added services as a contract manufacturer is the expertise associated with our stringent label approval process. This process has saved countless Ion customers from costly and damaging legal and safety claims issues with regulatory agencies. INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION We offer extensive experience in international shipping and the often complex requirements associated with government-required proofs of credentials, permits, and certifications for export documentation. We make available these requirements for our customersÕ export needs.