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PRESS RELEASE: Released on 2007-11-13 12:19

IMMUNOTEC INC. – HEALTH CANADA APPROVES HEALTH CLAIM FOR


HMS 90 / IMMUNOCAL

Montreal, Quebec, Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Immunotec Inc. (TSX-V IMM) announces that it has received regulatory approval from
Health Canada to market HMS 90 / IMMUNOCAL with the following health claim: “a
natural source of the glutathione precursor cysteine for the maintenance of a strong
immune system.”
The Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is Health Canada’s division responsible for
the evaluation of the safety, efficacy and quality of natural health products. It has issued a
Natural Product Number (NPN) for HMS 90 / IMMUNOCAL based on the credibility,
strength and quality of evidence provided to support the claim.
Immunotec strongly supports the implementation of the Natural Health Products Regulation.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Northrop notes: “The imposition of high standards
to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of natural products supports Immunotec’s
commitment to excellence in product development and manufacturing. The issuance of this
NPN reinforces to consumers and Distributors alike that superb scientific evidence is the
foundation for HMS 90 / IMMUNOCAL. This fact, along with the important associated
health claim could have a significant impact on Immunotec’s business growth.”
Senior Vice-President, Research & Development, Dr. Wulf Dröge, is extremely pleased about
this regulatory approval. “What consumers have known for quite some time has now been
formally recognized by the NHPD: the health benefits of Immunotec’s lead product
HMS 90 / IMMUNOCAL for the immune system are based on solid science.”
Natural Health Products must be manufactured, packaged, and labelled in Health Canada-
approved facilities according to current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure optimal
quality of the finished goods. The evaluation of the efficacy of a specific product allows
consumers to make an informed choice when including natural health products in their
wellness regimes.
About Immunotec
Immunotec operates out of a 37,000 square foot facility located in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada as well as
a distribution centre located in Swanton, Vermont, USA. Immunotec is engaged primarily in the development
and marketing of natural health products, dietary supplements, food, vitamins and personal care products, many
of which are manufactured on its behalf by third parties. Immunotec’s products are distributed and sold in
Canada and the United States through a network marketing system and in other countries under exclusive
distributorship agreements.
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Media contact:
Richard Patte
Executive Vice-President
450 510-4445
rpatte@immunotec.com

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