For Immediate Release

ChromaDex Awarded GSA Federal Supply Service Contract to Provide Analytical Services to Federal Agencies

IRVINE, CALIF., March 1, 2010 – ChromaDex Corporation (OTCBB: CDXC), a world leader in phytochemical reference standards and contract testing services, announced the receipt of a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Supply Contract for scientific services. 
Effective March 1, 2010, the contract (GS-07F-0243W for Schedule 66 Scientific Equipment and Services) will streamline the process by which federal agencies can engage ChromaDex and purchase services, including all aspects of dietary supplement testing, analytical method development and validation, contract research services, report and manuscript preparation and laboratory technique training.
“This long term supply contract enables government agencies to quickly and easily utilize ChromaDex services without going through lengthy competitive bid processes,” said Frank Jaksch, CEO and co-founder of ChromaDex. “We currently serve a number of government agencies, and this contract will make it quicker and easier for them to do business with ChromaDex.”

About ChromaDex
ChromaDex is a world leader in the development of phytochemical and botanical reference standards and the creation of associated intellectual property. ChromaDex is committed to sustainable, “green chemistry” and provides the dietary supplement, food, beverage, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries with the analytical tools, products, and services to meet the regulatory, quality, efficacy and safety standards for their products. To learn more, visit www.ChromaDex.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Email info@chromadex.com
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