hy, Two Strains Obtain US 'Self-Verified GRAS' Certification

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] Distribution specialist company hy announced on the 18th that it has obtained its own verification GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe, hereafter GRAS) certification for two main strains in its B2B (business-to-business) business.

This is the second overseas certification following the registration of its patented probiotic strain ‘KY1032’ as a new functional ingredient (NDI) with the US FDA in June. Through this, hy has enhanced the safety verification of its materials and increased the possibility of entering the overseas strain market.

GRAS is a system that confirms the safety of new food ingredients entering the US market. It determines suitability through expert committee verification based on genetic and toxicity analyses, as well as human application test results. It serves as a certification for US manufacturers to use the respective materials.

The certified strains are the body fat reduction probiotic ‘KillFat’ and the skin probiotic ‘HY7714.’ Both are individually recognized ingredients certified by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. These functional probiotics, isolated and developed directly by hy, account for the largest share of strains sold through B2B transactions, representing about 90% of total sales volume.

KillFat is a plant-based probiotic isolated from kimchi varieties. Human application tests confirmed significant reductions in six indicators. It is a healthy diet ingredient that significantly reduces body fat percentage and body fat mass without changes in lean body mass, which refers to muscle, minerals, and water.

HY7714 is Korea’s first skin health probiotic derived from breast milk. It can help maintain skin health by supporting skin moisture and protecting against skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays.

Meanwhile, hy has achieved a cumulative sales volume of 10 tons of probiotic powder. This milestone was reached 1 year and 7 months after the business was fully launched in April 2020. This year alone, it sold a total of 8,200 kg, more than doubling compared to last year.

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