2021
Sami-Sabinsa Founder Dr. Muhammed Majeed Named Father of Indian Nutraceuticals Industry by ASSOCHAM
01st June 2021
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
December 13, 2020
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.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder and Chairman, Sami-Sabinsa Group Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from ASSOCHAM
October 30 – November 1, 2020
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.
The other companies which won the prestigious AYUSH awards include Amway (Best Nutraceutical Brand), Powell Group (Best Product of the Year in Holistic Medicine), Kudarati Ayurved (Best Product / Best Manufacturing) Bhoo Heart Ortho Swasthya Kendra (Best Ayurvedic Cardiac & Ortho Wellness Centre). The felicitation awards were received by Green Cure Wellness (Best Entrepreneur & Business of the year) Koraput Organic (Best Organic Product Company of the Year) and Schwabe India.
(Best Ayurveda Relieving Product of the Year)
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
12th March 2020
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 Labs 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
28th February 2020
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 Labs 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
14th February 2020
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
04th November 2019
The Sami-Sabinsa Group’s export success was recently recognized by the Visveshwaraiah Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), under the auspices of the Industries Department, Government of Karnataka, India. Sabinsa’s parent company Sami Labs Limited received three Export Excellence Awards for the financial year 2016-17.
Sami-Sabinsa Honored with Multiple “Best of” Awards in New Delhi and Singapore
30th September 2019
The Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored with numerous awards in recent weeks, being named “best of” in categories ranging from herbal research to beverage taste. The Sami-Sabinsa Group’s founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, was commended as well.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman of Sami Labs Was Honored on the Occasion of Annual Celebration of Alumni Association of Trivandrum Medical College
16th February 2019
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Chairman of Sami Labs 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
Excellence Award for Best Cosmetics Company
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.
Excellence Award for Best Raw Material/Ingredient Supplier
Sami Labs honored with Excellence Award for Best Raw Material/Ingredient Supplier by Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry during the 22nd 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 Labs Ltd.
Export Performance Award 2017-18
In recognition of commendable contribution to pharmaceuticals export of India, Sami Labs 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 Labs 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.
Best Manufacturer Exporter Award Gold
Sami Labs was honored 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), Bengaluru. Mr. K Ravi, President, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) presented the award to Mr. Shaheen Majeed, President worldwide, Sabinsa.
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 Labs 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.
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.
IP and R & D Award
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder & Managing Director, Sami Labs 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
Export Performance Award
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.
Export Performance Award
Sami Labs honored with Pharmexcil Outstanding Export Performance Award for 2016 – 2017 in the Herbals category.
Export Excellence Award
20th June 2017
Sami Labs Recognized For Export Excellence By Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI).
2016
Export Performance Award
23th September 2016
Sami-Sabinsa Group was honored with two Pharmexcil Awards for 2015-2016 in the Herbals category: the Silver Award for Patents & the Outstanding Export Performance Award.
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.
Export Excellence Award
23rd October 2016
Sami Labs received Platinum Distinction Special Recognition Award by the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC), Government of Karnataka Organization.
Sabinsa’s Parent Company Sami Labs 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.
2015
Export Excellence Award
18th June 2015
Sami Labs received the Best District Exporter Gold Award at the 10th Export Excellence Award – 2015, organized by FKCCI.
Export Excellence Award
19th March 2015
Sami Labs received the Gold Award in the Agricultural & Horticultural category for Medium to Large Enterprises for 2013-2014 at the export excellence award show by Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre.
2014
Export Excellence Award
10th April 2014
Sami Labs collects four State Export Excellence Awards from Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC).
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.
EPCES Export Award
30th September 2013
Sami Labs receives EPCES Export Award.
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.
Export Excellence Award
15th June 2011
Sami Labs Ltd received The Best District Exporter Award – Tumkur District Export Excellence Award 2011 from Federation of Karnataka Chambers and Commerce Industry.
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.
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 acknowledgment 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.
2007
Export Excellence Award
Export Excellence Award given to Sami Labs Ltd.
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 2005
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.
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.
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.
2001 - 2003
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.
Export Award
Dr. Majeed receives the Award for Excellence in Exports from Karnataka for the period 1996 – 2000 by Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Center.
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.
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 2001-2002.
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
For the year 1998-99 from India issued by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
1999 - 1995
1999: Spice House Certificate
Spice House Certificate issued by Spices Board, Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce.
1997: Presidential Award
For developing market for Garcinia cambogia, a standardized Garcinia extract for Weight management
1997: Recognized Export House
Recognized Export House from Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce, DGFT, New Delhi.
1997: In-House Research & Development Recognition
Recognition of In-house Research & Development facility.
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.