RESTON, Va., Sept. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emerald Dairy Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EMDY) today announced that the Company has passed the Chinese government's emergency inspection of its formula milk powder products triggered by last week's infant illness caused by Sanlu's products, and affirmed its commitment to product safety and quality.
Last week, it was reported that more than a thousand babies were sickened by contaminated milk powder produced in China, instigating widespread government inspection. On September 16, 2008, China's Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) revealed that it tested samples from 175 dairy manufacturers, and published a list of 22 companies whose products contained melamine. The Company is pleased to note its absence from the list.
Mr. Yang Yong Shan, Chief Executive Officer of Emerald Dairy, stated, "On behalf of the Company, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the parents of the children affected by subpar dairy products. As one of the leading infant formula manufacturers in China, we are committed to producing the best quality products and enforcing strict quality control measures within our processing facilities. Additionally, we obtained organic certification in February of this year as an industry leader in product safety and quality. We assure our consumers that the Company takes safety and quality very seriously, and this was validated once again in this week's AQSIQ inspection."
About Emerald Dairy Inc.:
Through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Emerald Dairy Inc. is a producer and distributor of infant and children's formula, milk powder and soybean products in the People's Republic of China. The Company's products are sold under two brand names -- "Xing An Ling" and "Yi Bai."
Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including market acceptance of the Company's services and projects and the Company's continued access to capital and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward- looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on our current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements.
