China-Biotics, Inc. (CHBT)

[viking86]

Hey folks: here is some more background info of interest on probiotics and how this affetcs CHBT's unique opportunity in China:

1) Premier's Wen Jianbao dream (courtesy Value1008):

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=52622052&txt2find=chbt

Note: Robert Hsu's newsletter recommended CHBT for a possible double within 12 months back in March when the stock was trading at $18.

2) Lactose intolerance:

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-topic-overview

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/lactose-intolerance-topic-overview

Note: 95% of China's population is lactose intolerant. Yoghurt and probiotics in infant formula will help overcome this condition.

3) Effective April1, 2007 probiotics to be added to all baby formula produced in China acc. to NDCNDRC, governmental regulations to follow soon:

from 10K FY2010:
Demand for dairy product additives is expected to increase significantly. The demand for functional foods and foods that use probiotic supplements is growing at a significant rate. According to AC Nielsen (article available at cn.en.acnielsen.com/news/20050916.shtml ), yogurt and yogurt drinks are the fastest growing products in the food products segment in China, with sales increasing by 38% in 2004 alone. Sales of infant formula grew 23% in the same year. Moreover, according to statements made by the Nutrition Development Centre of National Development and Reform Commission in China, effective April 1, 2007, probiotics will be added to baby milk powders produced in China. The relevant regulations are expected to be announced at a later date. These factors translate into significant growth in demands in China for live bacteria as food addictives.