The Biotechnology division includes a production facility of fresh starters for foodstuff and nutraceuticals industry (through the LdT brand) and a microbiological analysis laboratory for in-house and contracted quality control. The Biotechnology Division is certified ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 14001-2004. The laboratory has also applied for official Ministry of Health listing as a food quality control laboratory, in conformity with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), 88/320/CEE