2024
Sami-Sabinsa Founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed Honored with Times Business Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous)
Sami-Sabinsa’s founder, the late Dr. Muhammed Majeed, was honored with the Times Business Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous) for his “exemplary contributions to Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals, and Philanthropy” in a ceremony in Bengaluru, India on June 21, 2024. Dr. Anju Majeed, Sami-Sabinsa Group Executive Chairperson, and Mr. Shaheen Majeed, Global Managing Director & CEO of Sami-Sabinsa Group, received the award honoring their father.
ASSOCHAM Recognises Sami-Sabinsa Group as "Top MSME OF THE YEAR IN IP"
Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited won "Top MSME OF THE YEAR IN IP" at the 3rd IP Excellence Awards and Global IP Conclave, Envisioning India’s IP-Innovation Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat, organized by The Associate Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India (ASSOCHAM) on 6th February 2024 in New Delhi. Dr. Venkata Subramanian, Senior Manager-IP, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited, accepted the award from Mr. John Cabeca, U.S. Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel for South Asia, on behalf of the organization. Dr. Venkat was also part of the panelist in a session titled “Strategies for making India’s IP-Innovation Ecosystem Future Ready” and shared his views on the future of India's IP ecosystem.
2023
Sami-Sabinsa Group bags CII's “Best Patent and Best Trademark Portfolio” award
Sami-Sabinsa Group has been once again crowned with the CII's “Best Patent and Best Trademark Portfolio” award for the year 2023. Dr. Venkata Subramanian, Senior Manager, Intellectual Property Management (IP), received the honor on behalf of Sami-Sabinsa Group at the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) 9th International IPR Conference held in New Delhi. Sami-Sabinsa’s innovations were chosen as the 1st Runner Up in the SME-Pharmaceuticals/Life Sciences category.
Since 2020, Sami-Sabinsa Group has won accolades four times in a row for having the best IP portfolio, an achievement of which we are proud to celebrate. Thanks to our brilliant innovations, to date we have amassed over 450 granted patents and 940 registered trademarks.
Congratulations to the Sami-Sabinsa Team for this well-deserved recognition.
Industry Outlook names Sami-Sabinsa Group as one of the Top 10 Food Ingredient & Additive Manufacturers for 2023
Industry Outlook has named Sami-Sabinsa Group one of the "Top 10 Food Ingredient & Additive Manufacturers" for 2023. This win reflects our commitment to excel in various categories of our business. We are extremely proud of this success and look forward to many more triumphs in the future.
Congratulations to the entire team on this worthy recognition.
Sami-Sabinsa Bags FKCCI Best District Exporter Award 2023
It was a moment of immense pride for us to receive the Best District Exporter Award 2023 from H.E. Saud Al Mazrouevi, Director General, SAIF Zone & Hamriyah Free Zone, presented at the FKCCI’s Export Excellence Award Ceremony, which happened last week. Mr. Madhu Kumar, COO, Sami-Sabinsa Group received the Award.
The event was graced by Shri M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries and Infrastructure Development, Govt. of Karnataka. Leading exporters from Karnataka and important government dignitaries joined the ceremony.
We would like to thank the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) for acknowledging our potential. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our stakeholders for their unwavering support, and look forward to building on this success in the future.
Sami-Sabinsa Group Wins State Export Excellence Award
We are immensely proud to announce that Sami-Sabinsa Group was honoured with the State Export Excellence Award by Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, and Shri D.K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, at the VTPC State Export Excellence Awards Ceremony, held in the State of Karnataka, India, last week.
In the presence of Shri M.B. Patil, Minister for Commerce & Industries, Infrastructure Development, Govt. of Karnataka, and other state dignitaries, Dr. Anju Majeed, Director, Sami-Sabinsa Group, accepted the award for the medium exporter category for the periods 2017–18, 2018–19, and 2019–20.
We would like to thank the Government of Karnataka and the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC) for acknowledging our potential. We extend our sincere gratitude to our customers, partners, and the exceptional team as we celebrate this remarkable milestone.
Sabinsa Nanjing wins ‘2023 Technology Innovation Award’ for LactoSpore®
It’s a proud moment for Sami-Sabinsa Group, as our responsible and sustainable innovations are garnering worldwide acclaim. Sabinsa Nanjing Biotech (the Chinese arm of Sami-Sabinsa Group) has won the prestigious 2023 Technology Innovation Award at the 3rd Food Formula Innovation Show for its breakthrough product LactoSpore® - Weizmannia coagulans MTCC 5856(Bacillus coagulans). Top global corporations as well as Chinese homegrown majors from the functional food, food, and dairy product categories presented their innovations at this forum. Out of 150 new technologies and projects presented at the forum, 20 submissions, including Sabinsa Nanjing’s, were recognized, and awarded. These innovations were evaluated based on criteria including degree of innovation, cost optimization, market value, and customer benefits.
Congratulating the Sabinsa Nanjing team, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Group Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group, said the market for LactoSpore® is growing exponentially as it has become a preferred probiotic for many functional food manufacturers globally due to its natural mechanism of being stable even in adverse environmental conditions and retaining its functionality in various functional foods.
Sabinsa Corporation honored with "Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research" Award
Sabinsa Corporation, a global leader in Nutraceutical Health supplements and herbal extracts, is deeply honored to share that we have been recognized with the "Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research" Award by the American Botanical Council (ABC).
Sabinsa is the first Indian multinational company to receive this prestigious award. This distinguished recognition conferred on Sabina at a recent ceremony in Anahiem (U.S.) reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, high quality, and research based natural products to the global market.
Sabinsa's CEO, Ms. Asha Ramesh, and Dr. Kalyanam Nagabhushanam, President-R&D, received the honor from ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Chairman and Founder, Sami-Sabinsa Group has been felicitated with Life Time Achievement Award
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Chairman and Founder, Sami-Sabinsa Group has been felicitated with Life Time Achievement Award at the 1st Kerala Pharmaceutical Congress (KPC 2023) organised by Kerala Pharmacy Graduates’ Association. The award is in recognition of Dr. Majeed’s innumerable contributions toward shaping the Indian Nutraceuticals industry and promoting preventive healthcare.
Dr. Mahadeva Nayak, General Manager – Technical Department, Sami-Sabinsa Group receiving the award on behalf of Dr. Muhammed Majeed from Dr. Montukumar Patel, President, Pharmacy Council of India and Dr. Atul Nasa, Head of Office, Controlling and Licensing Authority, Drugs Control Department, India.
Sami-Sabinsa Group Bags SFE - Herbal Industry Leader Award - 2023
It’s a phenomenal achievement for Sami-Sabinsa Group. The Society for Ethnopharmacology has conferred the "SFE – Herbal Industry Leader Award – 2023" to Sami-Sabinsa Group. This exceptional honour is in acknowledgement of the Group’s outstanding business practices in the field of herbal products.
This award was presented during the International Bioresources Conclave and Ethnopharmacology Congress (ISE SFEC—2023) held at Imphal last week. About 700 scientists from 35 countries, participated in this conclave to present their ideas. At this International Conclave, the Sami-Sabinsa Group was invited to be part of various sessions focused on the development and promotion of bioresources and ethnopharmacology.
Dr. Arvind Saklani, V.P., Agribiotechnology, Sami-Sabinsa Group, received the award on behalf of the Company and presented the award lecture on the Contribution of Sami-Sabinsa Group in Establishing and Growth of Nutraceutical. Dr. Saklani was also a panelist for the two-hour session on Industry Connect (I-Connect) programme and also presided over a session on “"Ethnopharmacology, Ethnomedicine - Resources of Novel drugs".
A double win at the ASSOCHAM Award Event
In a parallel event hosted by the trade body ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), Sami-Sabinsa Group was recognized for its peerless ingredients and its role in developing the market for Nutraceuticals.
At the fourth edition of the Beauty, Wellness & Personal Care Excellence Awards held in New Delhi (India), Sami-Sabinsa Group won the title "Best Cosmetics Ingredients Manufacturer of the Year". Sami-Sabinsa Group received the honour of being named "Best Nutraceutical Company (Runner-Up Spot)" at a different event (8th Nutraceuticals Symposium and Awards) hosted by ASSOCHAM.
Sami-Sabinsa Group holds a leadership position in the industry and these awards endorse our excellence in introducing innovative and indispensable products to the market, thereby creating tangible value for its shareholders.
2022
Sami-Sabinsa honoured with "Best Manufacturer Export Award 2022" by FKCCI
Sami-Sabinsa Group is honoured with the "Best Manufacturer Export Award 2022" by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) in Bengaluru on September 21, 2022.
Sami-Sabinsa bagged the top honours in the "Medium Category" of exports. The award was presented by Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries, Govt. of Karnataka. Mr. Ramana Rao, CFO, Sami-Sabinsa accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Sami-Sabinsa Group has been ranked as one of the Top 10 Pharma Laboratories in the year 2022 by India Pharma Outlook
Delighted to announce Sami-Sabinsa Group has been ranked as one of the Top 10 Pharma Laboratories in the year 2022 by India Pharma Outlook. This distinction is in honour of Sami-Sabinsa’s exceptional diligence and inimitable approach to fulfilling its customer requirements.
Cheers and heartfelt gratitude to all Sami-Sabinsa employees for their efforts in reaching this important milestone; this truly makes us proud and incredibly strong!
Dr. Muhammed Majeed is named the “Legend of the Millennium in Nutraceutical Industry” by ASSOCHAM
In recognition of outstanding commitment and leadership in integrating technology with Ayurveda, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group, was named the "Legend of the Millennium in Nutraceutical Industry" in a virtual summit organized by ASSOCHAM. Dr. Majeed’s unwavering commitment to the nutraceutical industry has paved the way for Sami-Sabinsa to introduce a line of products in the therapeutic, skincare, & haircare segments.
The honorary award was presented at ASSOCHAM’s virtual conference entitled "World’s Future Ceuticals – Insight into the Lifestyle Management".
2021
Sami-Sabinsa Group Recognized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with Best Trademarks Portfolios at Industrial Intellectual Property Awards 2021
Sami-Sabinsa Group has bagged the prestigious Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Industrial IP Awards 2021. The award is intended to encourage businesses that have embraced IP generation and protection to strengthen their business and contribute to the nation’s economic development. Sami-Sabinsa was adjudged to have the Best Trademark Portfolio (2016-21) in the category of SME (Pharma / Life Science). The commendable recognition reflects Sami-Sabinsa’s commitment to developing innovative nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products for its consumers.
Sami-Sabinsa Group wins the FKCCI Export Excellence Award 2021
The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) honoured the Sami-Sabinsa Group for its outstanding export performance during an award ceremony held in Bangalore on September 15, 2021. Sami-Sabinsa Group, received the Best Manufacturer Export Award in the Super Large Category for the year 2021. Shri. Murgesh Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, presented the award.
FI & HI Ingredients Award
Sami-Sabinsa (Nanjing) Biotechnology Company Ltd. received the 'FI & HI Ingredients Award' in the space of Innovative Healthy Raw Materials supplier during the FI & HI show between June 23 – 25, 2021 in Shanghai. We are proud to receive this award being a Wholly Foreign Capital Owned Enterprise in China.
Sabinsa Founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed Named Father of Indian Nutraceuticals Industry by ASSOCHAM
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, founder of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, was named the Father of Indian Nutraceuticals Industry with an honorary award presented on the occasion of ASSOCHAM’s virtual conference entitled Efficacy of Herbal Nutraceuticals: Stimulating the New Lifestyle.
2020
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Sami-Sabinsa Group Founder and Chairman, Conferred with IASTAM Zandu International Oration Award for his Research Contribution to Natural Product Development
Indian Association For The Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM) honored Dr. Majeed with the Zandu International Oration award for ‘Excellence in the field of biology and research on Ayurvedic products’ on December 13, 2020. The award is a recognition of the important role Dr. Majeed has played over three decades in globalizing Ayurveda, particularly in the nutraceutical sector, to promote preventive healthcare.
Sami-Sabinsa Group Recognized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for Best Portfolios of Patents and Trademarks at Intellectual Property Awards
Sami-Sabinsa Group, a pioneer and global leader in health science was honored with the Best Patent Portfolio award in SME (Life Science and Pharma) and Best Trademark Portfolio in SME (Life Science and Pharma) at CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards held virtually on December 18, 2020.
CII Industrial Intellectual Property (IP) Award is the recognition and celebration of Indian enterprises which have embraced IP generation and protection to fuel their economic growth and lend a hand towards the country’s economic progress. The purpose of these awards is to encourage organizations to foster a culture of IP and its commercialization, bring the achievements of enterprises in public domain, set up linkages with academic and research institutions in India and abroad, inform the government about IP-driven enterprises and engage such enterprises in policy making exercises.
“These awards are a recognition of the pioneering work accomplished in the IP domain by the Sami-Sabinsa team.” said Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group. “With research at the core of everything we do, Sami-Sabinsa continues to develop innovative, patented nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products for our clients globally.”
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from ASSOCHAM
The prestigious lifetime achievement award was presented to Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group in recognition of his exemplary services in the nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry. The award was presented by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) on the occasion of Ayush Mela which is one of India’s largest virtual exhibition and conference related to Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy which was held from October 30 – November 1, 2020. Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited, a pioneer and global leader in health sciences, is a leading producer of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, standardized herbal extracts, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, probiotics and enzymes.
There were 34 categories of awards which saw nominations from different fields of AYUSH. ASSOCHAM received more than 150 nominations for awards in different categories out of which 75 nominations were short listed across different categories. The nominations were selected by a jury of eminent persons.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group honoured by Times of India with the ‘ICONIC AND INSPIRING LEADER OF THE NUTRACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AWARD ' for his outstanding contribution to health science
Times of India’s Inspiring Entrepreneurs Award recognizes and
celebrates achievers from different sectors for exemplary
achievements in their respective fields across Sports, Art,
Literature, Humanities, Real Estate, Retail, Manufacturing,
Healthcare and other industries.
Mr V.G Nair, Senior
Advisor & Director, Sami-Sabinsa Group received the award on
behalf of Dr. Majeed from Mr Kabir Bedi, Indian Actor &
Director, at an event in Mumbai on March 12, 2020.
ASSOCHAM honours Sami-Sabinsa Group with three prestigious awards
Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored with three awards by The
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
at the 3rd edition of their Beauty, Wellness and Personal Care
Awards held in New Delhi today.
ASSOCHAM acknowledged
Sami-Sabinsa Group’s Founder & Chairman, Dr. Muhammed Majeed,
for his immense contribution towards shaping the Indian
Cosmeceutical industry by presenting him with the ‘Legend of
Natural Cosmeceuticals’ award. In addition, the Group received
accolades for ‘Best Personal Care Product of the Year 2020’ for
its premium beauty product - Johara® Turmeric Bath
Soap and ‘Best Cosmetic Ingredient Manufacturer of the Year’ for
Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited.
ASSOCHAM’s Beauty,
Wellness and Personal Care Awards recognizes individuals,
organizations and brands that have achieved excellence in the
field of cosmetics, wellness, and personal care.
Sami-Sabinsa Group won the Best Nutraceutical Company award at Economic Times World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards
Sami-Sabinsa Group, a pioneer and global leader in health
science and nutraceuticals won the ‘Best Nutraceutical Company’
award at World Health & Wellness Congress & Awards held
at Mumbai on February 14, 2020.
Mr. Anand Kumar, CEO,
Sami Direct, received the award from Dr. Sanjay Muthal, CEO,
Kontempore Leadership Solutions and Services and Dr. Tarita
Shankar, Chairperson, Indira Group of Institutes.
2019
Government of Karnataka State, India Recognizes the Sami- Sabinsa Group with Three Awards for Export Excellence
Mr. Joy Ummen, IAS (Retd), Vice Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited receiving the award for the Best Pharmaceutical Export Company of Bangalore District from Shri B S Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka. Left to right: Mr. Gaurav Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industry and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Sadananda Gowda, Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, Mr. B S Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Jagadish Shetter, Industries Minister, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Joy Ummen, IAS (Retd.), Vice Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited and Mr. Maheswara Rao, IAS, Secretary, Mining and MSME, Government of Karnataka
Sami-Sabinsa Honored with Multiple “Best of” Awards in New Delhi and Singapore
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Chairman and Managing Director, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited, accepting 2019 Indian Nutraceuticals Trailblazer award from Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Hon. Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Animal Husbandry, Government of India
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored on the occasion of Annual Celebration of Alumni Association of Trivandrum Medical College
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman of Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored on the occasion of Annual Celebration of Alumni Association of Trivandrum Medical College on February 16th, 2019 by Honorable Governor of Kerala, Shri. Justice (Retd) Palanisamy Sathasivam.
2018
Johara Cosmetics honored with Excellence Award for Best Cosmetics Company by Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry during the 2nd edition of Beauty, Wellness & Personal Care Awards Nite 2018 in New Delhi on 12th October 2018.
(From Left) – Mr. Rahul Singh, an actor known for his works in Bollywood, Dr. Blossom Kochhar, a pioneer of aromatherapy in India, Mrs. Komal Kiran Udhwani, Femina Miss India, Mrs. Estrella (Shaheen) Majeed, Johara Cosmetics and Mr. Suresh Garg, Managing Director, Kairali Ayurveda.
Sami Labs honored with Excellence Award for Best Raw Material/Ingredient Supplier by Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry during the 2nd edition of Beauty, Wellness & Personal Care Awards Nite 2018 in New Delhi on 12th October 2018.
(From Left) – Mr. Rahul Singh, an actor known for his works in Bollywood, Dr. Blossom Kochhar, a pioneer of aromatherapy in India, Mrs. Komal Kiran Udhwani, Femina Miss India, Mr. Suresh Garg, Managing Director, Kairali Ayurveda and Ms. Nandini Singh Rajput, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd.
In recognition of commendable contribution to pharmaceuticals export of India, Sami-Sabinsa Group has been honored with Outstanding Export Performance Award for the year 2017-18 under the Herbals & Pharma Allied Products – Silver Star category
(From Left) – Mr. R Uday Bhaskar-Director General, Pharmexcil, Dr. S Natarajan, Advisor / Sr. Vice President - R&D, Sami Labs, Mr. Madan Mohan Reddy-Former Chairman, Pharmexcil, Dr. Dinesh Dua-Chairman, Pharmexcil and Shri Navdeep Rinwa, Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India.
Best Herbal Research Company Award
Mr. VG Nair, CEO, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd receives the award for the Best Herbal Research Company from Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India at the Assocham National Symposium on Nutraceuticals, Functional Food and Dietary Supplements in Delhi on 25th July 2018.
Nutrition Business Journal Award
Nutrition Business Journal honored Sabinsa with the Supply Chain Transparency / Sustainability award for the company’s extensive cultivation program.
Sabinsa’s reforestation project wins Nutra Ingredients Editor’s Award
Sami-Sabinsa Group’s ambitious 10-year reforestation program of Pterocarpus marsupium trees in India was honored as the NutraIngredients-USA Editors Award for Industry Initiative of the Year. Sabinsa’s proprietary ingredient extracts obtained from Pterocarpus marsupium, and based upon licensed patents, are sold under the brand names, Silbinol® and pTeroSol®.
Best Manufacturer Exporter Award Gold
Sami Labs was honoured with 'Best Manufacturer Exporter Award Gold' in Large Category at the 13th edition of Export Excellence Awards – 2018, organized by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), Bangalore. Mr. K Ravi, President, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) presented the award to Mr. Shaheen Majeed, President worldwide, Sabinsa on 15th June 2018.
Sami Labs honored with Outstanding Export Performance Award for the year 2016-17 by Chemexcil
From Left: Shri Shyamal Misra, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, Shri Ajay Kadakia, Vice Chairman, Chemexcil, Mr. VG Nair, Director & CEO, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd., Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Government of India, Shri Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil, Shri. S.G. Mokashi, Additional Vice Chairman, Chemexcil and Shri S. G. Bharadi, Executive Director, Chemexcil.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group receives the Shield of Honour
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group receives the Shield of Honour for his Pioneering Research and Outstanding achievements in the Nutraceutical industry across the globe from Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India at the Assocham National Symposium on Nutraceuticals, Functional Food and Dietary Supplements in Delhi on 25th July 2018.
Certificate of Excellence for Best Nutraceutical company
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group receives the Certificate of Excellence for Best Nutraceutical company from Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India at the Assocham National Symposium on Nutraceuticals, Functional Food and Dietary Supplements in Delhi on 25th July 2018.
Sami-Sabinsa Founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed named NutraChampion
Sami-Sabinsa founder Muhammed Majeed Ph.D. was chosen as the 2018 NutraChampion in the NutraIngredients Awards in association with VitaFoods Europe. Shaheen Majeed, Sabinsa President Worldwide, accepted the award on his father’s behalf in Geneva on 16th May 2018.
IP and R & D Award
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Managing Director, Sami-Sabinsa Group Limited was honored with the prestigious IP and R & D Award by Future Kerala Financial Daily at glamorous Brand Award Function at the Taj Gateway Hotel, Kochi on the 9th February 2018.
The award was presented by Mr. Fabian Hamilton, MP and Shadow Minister for Defence & Foreign Affairs, Government of the United Kingdom in the presence of Shri Alphons Kannamthanam, Minister for Tourism, Government of India.
2017
Sami Labs honored with three State Export Excellence Award 2015-16
The Annual Incremental Growth in Exports, Tumakuru District Category and the Platinum Award for Exports.
The awards were received by Mr. Shaheen Majeed, Mr. VG Nair, and Dr. Natarajan S on 24th November 2017 in Bangalore.
From Left: Mr. Shaheen Majeed, President, Sabinsa Worldwide, Sri R.V.Deshapande, Minister for Large & Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development and Dr. M.C. Mohan Kumari, Minister for Small Scale Industries & Sugar.
Sami Labs honored with Pharmexcil Outstanding Export Performance Award for 2016 - 2017 in the Herbals category
From left Mr. Madhukumar, COO, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd, Shri Udaya Bhaskar, DG Member, Pharmexcil, Shri Madan Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Pharmexcil, Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and Shri Dinesh Dua, Vice Chairman, Pharmexcil Nectar Life Sciences Ltd.
Sami Labs Recognized For Export Excellence By Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI)
Shri. M C Dinesh, President, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) presented the award to Ms. Neeraja Shetty, Sami Director & President of Strategy & Business Development, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd.
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian American Kerala Cultural And Civic Center (IAKCCC)
Sami-Sabinsa Group founder Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D. has been bestowed with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian American Kerala Cultural And Civic Center (IAKCCC). The much-acclaimed award is given to an individual deemed by the IAKCCC members of having high caliber and exceptional contributions made to the society. This honor, presented to Dr. Majeed underscores his unwavering dedication and significant contribution made to ‘nutraceuticals’ and ‘cosmeceuticals’ industries and his commitment to providing ‘total health and wellness’ to people across the globe
Dr. Muhammed Majeed awarded outstanding NRI Businessman of the Year 2017 - July 28, 2017
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder-Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group awarded Outstanding NRI Businessman of the Year 2017
Dr. Muhammed Majeed receives an award from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on March 1st, 2017
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Chairman & Managing Director of Sami-Sabinsa Group receives an award from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the occasion of 65th Annual Celebration of Alumni Association of Trivandrum Medical College on March 1st, 2017
2016
Sami-Sabinsa, which manufactures and markets phytonutrients and standardized herbal extracts, specialty fine chemicals, and organic intermediates used in the nutritional, dermaceutical and food industries has been honored with two Pharmexcil Awards for 2015 – 2016 in the Herbals category: the Silver Award for Patents and the Outstanding Export Performance Award.
Mr. Sudhansh Pant. I.A.S Joint Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Govt of India presents the award to Mr. VG Nair, CEO, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd. along with Ms. Anice Joseph Chandra, Director, Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Delhi
Sami-Sabinsa Recognized By Global Health & Pharma As The “BEST International Life Science Company” And “MOST Innovative Inflammatory Condition Treatment”
Sami-Sabinsa, a research-oriented Indian multinational health science company and a leading producer of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, standardized herbal extracts, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, and probiotics, has been recognized with two awards in the Global Health & Pharma 2016 International Life Science Awards: Best International Life Science Company and Most Innovative Inflammatory Condition Treatment: Curcumin C3 Power Chewable Natural Immune Booster.
Sami Labs / Sabinsa Recognized For Export Excellence By Karnataka Government Trade Promotion Center
Sri Siddaramaiah, Honorable Chief Minister for Karnataka, presents the Platinum Distinction Special Recognition Award by the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), Government of Karnataka Organization to Ms. Neeraja Shetty, Sami Director & President of Strategy & Business Development, Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd.
Sabinsa’s Parent Company Sami-Sabinsa Group Recognized For Excellence In Research And Development
Dr. Majeed receives Excellence in Research and Development Award from Honorable Finance Minister of Kerala Sri T.M Thomas Issac at the Emerging MSME Award organized by DC Media on August 25, 2016, at Hycinth, Trivandrum
Sabinsa founder Muhammed Majeed Ph.D. was honored for his pioneering role in building the nutraceuticals industry as he was inducted into the Hall Of Legends at Natural Products Expo
Sabinsa founder Muhammed Majeed Ph.D. was honored for his pioneering role in building the nutraceuticals industry as he was inducted into the Hall Of Legends at Natural Products Expo West on Friday March 11, 2016 in Anaheim California. Shaheen Majeed, Sabinsa’s Marketing Director, accepted the award on his father’s behalf.
Dr. Majeed receives Global Innovation & Excellence from Mr. K.V. Thomas Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament
Dr. Majeed receives Global Innovation & Excellence from Mr. K.V. Thomas Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament at the second NIB award, organized jointly by the Ernakulam Press Club and the Public Relation Council of India (PRCI) in Kerala on 20th Feb 2016.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored by Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Ommen Chandy
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored by Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Ommen Chandy at the Trivandrum Medical College Grand Alumni Convention held on 19th February 2016.
2015
Sami Labs Recognized With Two State Export Excellence Awards By Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Karnataka, India
Sami Labs has been recognized for export excellence by the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC). Sami received the Gold Award in the Agricultural and Horticultural category for Medium to Large Enterprises for 2013 – 2014, the third year in a row. Sami also received the District Gold Awards for the Tumkur district.
My Home India Award
Dr. Muhammed Majeed receives My Home India Award from Shri Amit Shah, Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat and current President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), at Karmayogi Awards 2015 by My Home India NGO (13 Sep 2015).
2014
Engredea's - Functional Ingredients Editor’s Choice Award
Engredea's - Functional Ingredients Editor's Choice Award for Curcumin C3 Reduct
Left to Right - Dr. Anurag Pande, Mr. GN Gowda, Mr. Jayasankar Nair, Mr. Ahmed Khan, Ms. Asha Ramesh and Mr. Salman Habibullah from Sabinsa USA.'
Sami Labs wins four State Excellence Export Awards from Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13
VISVESVARAYA TRADE PROMOTION CENTRE (VTPC) is a mandated nodal agency for promotion of Trade from the State of Karnataka, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act. It is supervised and regulated by an autonomous body constituted by the Government of Karnataka. VTPC has been operational since 1965 under the aegis of Department of Industries & Commerce. VTPC is named after Chief architect of modern Karnataka, Bharat Ratna Late Sir M.Visvesvaraya, who was instrumental in the industrialization of the state. As a part of an Export Promotion the VTPC organizes State Export Awards every year.
Dr. Kalam Visits to Sami Labs
Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam visit to Sami-Sabinsa Group R & D Center and Corporate Office, Bangalore on 26th June.
2013
Sami Labs Received the Amulya 2012 Award
Sami Labs Ltd. received the "Amulya 2012" Award from Karnataka State Innovation Council and Department of Industries and Commerce. The award was presented for having filed an application entitled Oleanoyl Peptide Composition, Process And Methods thereof before the Indian Patent Office.
Nutra Excellence Award
Sami Labs won the "Nutra Excellence Award – Best company in the field of Research & development" in the 8th Nutra Summit - India held in Mumbai.
2012
Sami Labs wins National Award for Best R&D Company
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Managing Director of Sami Labs, receiving the award during the "Foods 360 Awards" ceremony held at Hyderabad on 05-Nov-2012.
Also seen in the photo (Left to Right): Mr. Shivkumar - FICCI, Mr. J. A. Choudary - FICCI, Mr. Nadendla Manohar - Hon'ble Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. I. Y. R. Krishna Rao (I A S, Special Chief Secretary - Agri Marketing, Go AP), Mr. Kali Prasad, and Mr. Kapil Mohan.
Sami Labs honored with the Panacea Excellence Award
Sami Labs Ltd. is honored with the Panacea Excellence Award in the category of "Innovative & Evidence-based Natural Ingredients & Products". The award was presented in Mumbai on 23rd of February 2012 by Prof. (Smt.) Fouzia Khan, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Maharashtra. Ajay Joshi, Vice President- Business Operations, received this Award on behalf of Sami Labs.
2011
Sami Labs Named Best Innovation And Technology Company
Sami Labs, Ltd. was named "Best Innovation and Technology Company" at the Food 360° Conference organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
FICCI appointed a jury of peers, coordinated by Ernst & Young, to give awards to companies in various categories. The awards were given in conjunction with the International Conference on Agribusiness & Food Processing held recently in Hyderabad, with a large participation from India and abroad.
"It is gratifying to have our dedication to innovation recognized by our peers," said company founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed. "We appreciate such recognition of our talented, highly educated and proficient team".
Sami Labs Receives The Top Pharmexcil Patent Award For 2010-2011 In The Herbals, Ayurveda, Nutraceuticals Category
Sami Labs, Ltd. has received the top Pharmexcil Patent Award for 2010-11 in the Herbals, Ayurveda Nutraceuticals category. The Award was presented during the "Pharma CEOs Conclave" organized by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) and sponsored by Department of Commerce Industry, Government of India.
Pharmexcil is a ministry established by the Government of India as a gateway to global pharma trade. The awards honor those companies that excel in developing proprietary products that are granted patents throughout the world.
Best District Exporter Award - Tumkur District Export Excellence Award 2011 from Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry
VG Nair (CEO of Sami Labs, Ltd.) receiving Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry's Export Excellence Award 2011 from Dr. Anup K. Pujari I.A.S (Director General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi) on 15th June 2011 at Hotel Le Meridien, Sankey Road, Bangalore.
In the Photo (From Left to Right): Dr. Anup K. Pujari I.A.S (Director General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi), Mr. N. S Srinivasa Murthy (President FKCCI), Mr. K Jothiramalingam, I.A.S (Development Commissioner CSEZ, Cochin), Mr. K Shiva Shanmugham (Vice President FKCCI), Mr. J Crasta (Past President FKCCI).
2010
Dr. Majeed received the Daniel B. Stateman Award
Dr. Majeed received the Daniel B. Stateman award for distinguished alumni from Dr. David Taft at Long Island University’s 121st graduation ceremony in Brooklyn, New York on May 14, 2010.
Alumni Award from Trivandrum Medical College
Dr. Majeed receiving distinguished alumni Award of Trivandrum Medical College from Hon.Vayalar Ravi, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs.
2009
Herbal Industry Leader Award
Sabinsa Corp. received the 2009 Herbal Industry Leader award from the American Herbal Products Association as a company that sets an example of outstanding business practices that work to move the industry forward above and beyond normal business practices.
Mr. Shaheen Majeed, Marketing Director of Sabinsa, was also elected to the AHPA board of directors.
Frost & Sullivan Award
Sabinsa Corp. is the recipient of Frost & Sullivan 2008 North American Personal Care Ingredient Green Excellence of the Year Award. The award is in acknowledgement of Sabinsa’s strategically balanced green product offering, proactive and sustainable marketing practices, and the continuous ability to satisfy client needs in an increasingly diverse and green-conscious market space.
2008
Certificate of Excellence for Exports
Sami Labs Ltd. was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for Exports from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations. The award was given by the Union Minister of Textiles, Mr. Shankar Singh Vaghela, in the presence of Smt. Pratibha Patil, President of India, December 16th, 2008.
2007
Export Excellence Award
Export Excellence Award given to Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd.
Export Excellence Award
Sami Labs Ltd. is chosen for the Export Excellence Award 2006-07 from Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Received on 16th June 2007.
2006
Nutrition Business Journal Award
Sabinsa Corporation was awarded by Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ)
- A product merit award for their branded L –(+) – Selenomethionine compound, Selenium SeLECT®
- An investment in science and Research award for Forslean®, the company’s branded and patented Coleus forskohlii extract ingredient used to improve body composition
NBJ is a research, publishing and consulting company serving the nutrition, natural products, and alternative health care industries.
2005
Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award
Sabinsa Corp., a subsidiary of Sami Labs, Ltd., has been awarded the second Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for 2005 in the Enabling Technology/Small Company category for US Patent 6,849,645 concerning the invention entitled "Method of Increased Bioavailability of Nutrients and Pharmaceutical Preparations with Tetrahydropiperine and its Analogues and Derivatives".
The Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award recognizes the most revolutionary product innovations and important scientific breakthroughs originating in New Jersey.
2004
Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award 2004
Sabinsa Corp. received the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for the year 2004. The award was presented at the Council's Annual Awards Dinner on November 11, 2004, at the Liberty Science Center, New Jersey. Sabinsa's U.S. patent (No. 5,804,596) for ForsLean® was awarded this honor in the Consumer/Small Company category.
This is the second award for ForsLean® in the innovation arena. The product earlier won the Best New Product award in 2001 at Nutracon.
Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for Dr. Muhammed Majeed
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Chairman and Managing Director of Sami-Sabinsa Group Ltd, was chosen by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) to receive its prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is sanctioned by the U.S. Congress, symbolizes the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood, and diversity. NECO recognize individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity; all while maintaining the traditions of their ethnic heritage as they uphold the ideals and spirit of America. Dr. Majeed was presented with the medal at a gala event held on May 15th, 2004, on Ellis Island, New York.
"I am very proud to receive this honor and be recognized for the work I do here in the United States and in India" said Dr. Majeed. "I believe strongly in NECO's mission to preserve and celebrate ethnic diversity, and to promote advancement and tolerance among all ethnic groups"
Previous recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor include former presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George Bush and Bill Clinton, Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel, Bob Hope, Rudy Giuliani and Muhammad Ali.
Kerala Association of New Jersey Honors Dr. Muhammed Majeed
Dr. Muhammed Majeed honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kerala Association of New Jersey. Seen in the picture (L to R): Alex Koshy Vilnilam, Ravindranath Pande, James Mukkadan and Dr. Muhammed Majeed.
2003
Excellence in Exports from Karnataka to Dr. Muhammed Majeed
Best Export Award Overall - GOLD
Award for Excellence in Exports from Karnataka for the period of 1996 thru 2000 by Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre, Govt. of Karnataka, Centre for Export Promotion.
2002
Export Achievement Award
Dr. Majeed receives the Export Achievement award by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India in 13th August.
Highest Export of Value Added Spices Award
Award for Highest Export of Value Added Spices by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Highest Export of Newly Developed Spice Products Award
Award for Highest Export of Newly Developed Spice Products by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Award for R&D Efforts in Industry
Award for R&D Efforts in Industry in the category of "Chemical & Allied Industries", by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), New Delhi.
Export Award
Export Award in Recognition of Company's Performance in "Chemicals Category" for the year 2001-02 by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI).
Excellence in Export Achievement under 100% EOU Scheme Award
Award for Excellence in Export Achievement under 100% EOU Scheme in “Agro & Food” Sector in Karnataka from Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry for the year 2001-02.
2001
Export Award
Dr. Majeed receives the Award for Excellence in Exports from Karnataka for the period 1996-2000 by Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre.
Award for the Highest Export of Newly Developed Value Added Spice Products from India
Award for Achieving the Highest Export of Newly Developed Value Added Spice Products from India during the year 1999-2000 by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Award for Highest Export of Value Added Spices from India
Award for Achieving the Highest Export of Value Added Spices from India during the year 1999-2000 by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Outstanding Performance in the Export of Spices/Spice Products Award
Award for Outstanding Performance in the Export of Spices/Spice Products from India during the year 1999-2000 by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Approval of In-house Research & Development Unit
Approval of In-house Research & Development Unit u/s 35(2AB) of Income-Tax Act 1961 from Govt. of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
2000
Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Performance in the Export of Spices/Spice Products
Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Performance in the Export of Spices/Spice Products for the year 1998-99 from India issued by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
1999
Spice House Certificate
Spice House Certificate issued by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce.
1997
In-house Research & Development Recognition
Recognition of In-house Research & Development facility.
Recognised Export House
Recognised Export House from Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce, DGFT, New Delhi.
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Dr. Majeed receiving the award for Entrepreneurial Excellence by Asian American Heritage Group in 1997
Presidential Award
For developing market for Garcinia cambogia, a standardized Garcinia extract for Weight management.
1996
Outstanding Export Performance in the Development & Export of New Products
Outstanding Export Performance in the Development & Export of New Products "Garcinia cambogia" Extracts from India during the year 1994–95 from Spices Board.
1995
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Export Performance in Spice Products
Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Export Performance in Spice Products, Vegetable Extracts, Organic Fine Chemicals, Essential Oils, Extracts & Oleoresins, Modified Starches & Enzymes, etc., from Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce.
Presidential Award
National Award for Quality and Innovation.
Dr. Majeed receives the award from President of India.
