SML receives GACC infant formula approval for Alk facility

Synlait Milk Limited · 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13 Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand · +643 373 3000 · www.synlait.com

NZX: SML
ASX: SM1
5 December 2019

Synlait receives GACC infant formula approval for Auckland facility
Synlait has received the infant formula registration from the General Administration of Customs of the
Peoples’ Republic of China (GACC) for its Auckland-based blending and canning facility. With this factory
registration granted, Synlait can now progress brand registration processes, for China, for this facility. The
Auckland facility was granted a China general dairy registration in May 2018.

The GACC factory registration for infant formula includes an in-depth assessment of Synlait and requires
the company to prove it has a robust quality management system. There is a three-day onsite audit
conducted by the Ministry for Primary Industries on behalf of GACC, which includes a full traceability
exercise from raw materials through to export, as well as an assessment of Synlait’s capability to meet
China’s rigorous regulatory and quality requirements.

In addition to this, Synlait received a second GACC registration (GACC Dairy), which is linked to its
advanced dairy liquid processing facility at its Dunsandel facility. As previously communicated, Synlait is
developing several options to target high-returning, fast-growing pasteurised and long-life dairy foods into
China. This registration is important for the potential export of cream-based products to China.

Synlait CEO Leon Clement commented: “Our team has a strong track record at providing market access
for customers and securing regulatory approvals for Synlait facilities. We are navigating complex
regulatory environments internationally, and it is great to see this work recognised so Synlait can keep
supporting its customers to grow. Today’s GACC approvals confirm we have the opportunity to continue
the growth with customers looking to keep expanding in the China market.”

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