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Kolb and Zhou aren't throwing in the towel in the US marketplace. TSI expects 2007 to be a watershed year for new regulations in the food ingredient area. "It's good the ingredient crisis is in the news. I'm sure this will force change that will benefit the dietary supplement industry and the good guys doing business in that industry," notes Kolb.

"We think the day will come when the US government, particularly the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has the means and measures to monitor and watch the quality of food ingredients coming into the US," said Kolb.

"I've worked with the FDA for over 30 years," says Roper. "They're under-funded and lack sufficient staff. Other than increased surveillance I'm not sure what they'll do. The US public demands safety, so it's up to each manufacturer to ensure their products are safe, no matter what the cost," adds Roper.

According to Kolb, TSI is following their new plan with the promise that they will continue to bring the best ingredients to all of their customers willing to step up to the plate by purchasing quality products. Over the past 11 years, TSI Health Sciences has emerged as one of the up-and-coming international ingredient manufacturers. The company was recently recognized by the Nutrition Business Journal, an industry watch dog, with the 'Investment for the Future' award and Nutraceuticals World, a leading nutraceutical industry trade magazine, selected TSI in June as a 'company to watch' in ingredient manufacturing, quality and innovations.

"As ingredient manufacturers we are the front line defense to protect the health and well being of the consumer. As serious doubts and concerns surrounding Chinese products continue in the US market, TSI stands ready as a reli
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