Vietnam Institute of Dietary Supplements opened in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park

The first phase of the Vietnam Institute of Dietary Supplements (VIDS) was officially opened at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Tan Xa commune, Thach That district, Hanoi on October 27.
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Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The first phase of the Vietnam Institute ofDietary Supplements (VIDS) was officially opened at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park inTan Xa commune, Thach That district, Hanoi on October 27.

As a scientific and technology organisation under the Vietnam Association ofDietary Supplements, the institute operates in various fields, includingresearch and application of science and technology; science and technologyservices; and producing and trading products as the result of the researchprocess.

VIDS has three centres and one laboratory equipped with the most modernequipment in Vietnam. VIDS currently is the only institute in Vietnam that hasa one-way designed laboratory for humans, tools, materials and samples meetingclean room standards following global regulations.

VIDS has also produced many types of good bacteria that are beneficial to humanhealth, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Immunepath-ip, and Lactobacillusparacasei.

The institute will conduct research and technology transfers in manufacturingdietary supplements that are derived from natural and biotechnologicalingredients. It will also connect scientists, organisations and companies inscientific and technology fields with a focus on producing products derivedfrom nature that contribute to bringing valuable health care products toconsumers.

The opening ceremony marks an important foundation to the institute’s processof striving to develop and become one of the top five scientific institutes inASEAN in terms of research and development, and the application and developmentof functional food products derived from nature and especially raw materialsderived from biotechnology./.
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