FMC Health and Nutrition Announces Halal Certification for Epax® Brand Omega-3 Ingredients

PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2015 – FMC Corporation’s Health and Nutrition division announced today the Halal certification for all current Epax® Ultra and Core concentrates manufactured in the FMC omega-3 facility in Ålesund, Norway. The certification ensures the manufacturing process and all physical raw materials fully comply with the Islamic religious regulations for Halal.

The new Halal certification is another step in FMC’s efforts to further advance its customer service to a global market and expand the availability of Epax® products.

“The new Halal certification for Epax® brand products further substantiates our commitment to standards of safety, purity, efficacy and value,” said Ravi Annavarapu, Global Platform Manager, Nutraceuticals and Natural Colors. “This move will help to further extend FMC’s reach to serve new, diverse markets around the world and allow us to continue to deliver safe, quality ingredients that meet a broader range of customers’ unique needs and challenges.”

Epax® by FMC is a world leading premium line of concentrated marine omega-3 fatty acids sourced from human-grade, sustainable and traceable raw materials. Dating back more than 170 years, the Epax® brand represents a consistent supply of safe and pure condition-specific formulas that are scientifically proven, enabling brand owners to differentiate their offerings. Epax® is a brand in the FMC Health and Nutrition division of high quality nutrition, nutraceutical and pharmaceuticalingredients to the global market. To learn more, visit http://www.FMC.com/Epax.

About FMC Health and Nutrition With many decades of experience in the health and nutrition industry, FMC has a deep understanding of the complexity of product formulation and a proven portfolio of naturally derived ingredients and formulas. With our broad portfolio and superior technical expertise, we work side-by-side with customers in the nutrition, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets to deliver customized solutions that meet their unique needs and challenges while upholding the highest standards of safety, purity, efficacy and value.

About FMC
FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. In 2014, FMC had annual sales of approximately $4.0 billion. The company employs approximately 5,000 people throughout the world, and operates its businesses in three segments: FMC Agricultural Solutions, FMC Health and Nutrition, and FMC Lithium. For more information, visit www.FMC.com