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Institute of Bioproduct Development

About IBD

The Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant (CEPP) was established as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in 1998 before being recognized as  Institute of Bioproduct Development in 2011 by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Throughout the years, IBD had built partnerships with industries and research institutes both locally and globally, positioning itself as one of the leading research institute for bioproduct development in Malaysia that offers various services including specialized training, rentals of equipments and analysis services.

OFFICE HOURS

MON – FRI : 8AM – 5PM

address

Block N23a, Lingkaran Ilmu, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor

Email

corporate@ibd.utm.my

Phone

07-5536484

Research & Bioproduct Development

Research and bioproduct development in IBD are divided into 5 units: Cosmeceuticals & Aromatherapy, Microbial & Bioprocessing, Herbal & Phytochemical, Food & Nutraceuticals and Biomass & Biomaterial

Services

IBD provide analytical services, bioprocessing facilities and herbal extraction services for research and industrial purposes. Our Herbal Extraction Centre (HEC) and Bioprocess Technology Services (BTS) are available at both intermediate and pilot scale.

Short Courses & Trainings

IBD provides short courses and training for various fields and specialised skills such as Analytical Techniques for Herbal & Microbial, Granulation & Tableting, and Cosmetic Formulation. Our courses are taught by experts from the field and is open to everyone.

Awards & Accreditation

Recipient of Best Industrial Award by Biotechcorp for the year 2015, 2016 & 2017

Accredited Standards Malaysia with ISO 17025 Testing SAMM No 433

Certified by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for compliance with food and safety standards

HALAL certified herbal extraction and processing facilities

Recognised by JAKIM as a research institute for HALAL product development

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