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“Despite economic slowdown, the wellness
industry continues to be resilient”
Bangalore based Sami Labs has over the past 25 years, brought to the market
more than 100 standardized botanical extracts, and privately funded clinical
studies in conjunction with prestigious institutions in support of these products. In
a chat with BioVoice, Dr Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, SamiSabinsa Group of companies gave insights into the company’s foundation, its
achievements and future as well as the overall market scenario. Read the details
from the exclusive interaction below:
BY RAHUL KOUL
Please share your memorable
moments during the journey of
Sami Labs since its inception.
Has the company performed to
your satisfaction and vision?
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Today, many countries are strengthening
regulations in order to improve the credibility of the
wellness sector and India especially is being perceived as
a significant contender in this emerging industry.
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BioVoiceNews | August 2016
After obtaining a degree in
Pharmacy from Kerala University in
1975, I had the opportunity to move
to the United States and work as a
pharmacist. I eventually pursued
my passion for knowledge and did a
Masters in Industrial Pharmacy
from Long Island University, New
York. I obtained the opportunity to
work for top pharmaceutical
companies, like, Pfizer Inc., Carter
Wallace and Paco Research while
pursuing my doctorate from St.
John’s University.
I always wanted to introduce Indian
Ayurveda to Americans as a
therapeutic adjuvant for various
ailments, and hence started Sabinsa
Corporation in 1988 in the state of
New Jersey, USA, where we
marketed more than 30
standardised botanical extracts
back then, most of which were
derived from Indian herbs and cited
in the Ayurveda. Witnessing a
growing demand for our products,
we established Sami Labs in