Astron receives ISO 14001:2015 environmental sustainability certification

Astron Limited was awarded the ISO 14001 certification (International Standard of ‘Environmental Management System’) by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute recently, confirming the commitment of the company towards the sustainability of the environment.

Astron is a fully-owned Sri Lankan company that develops, manufactures and markets quality healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, herbal products, under the brand range ‘healing herbs’ and veterinary products for the local and export market. 
Over its 65 years of existence, Astron has progressed to be one of the most reliable manufacturers of healthcare products in Sri Lanka, earning the respect and admiration of healthcare professionals and consumers.

General Manager Quality Operations Dr. Malindra Badaturage stated that this certification was obtained as a direct result of the team effort of Astron’s employees and demonstrated innovative actions towards environmental sustainability. He believes that the existing solid waste management systems and the newly installed fully-automated water treatment plant will further mitigate environmental impacts of the process outcomes and functions of Astron. This certification is an affirmation of Astron’s relentless pursuit of excellence. 

SLSI Chairman Asanga Ranasinghe awards Certificate for Environmental Management System (ISO14001) to Astron Limited Managing Director Marise Deckker (fourth from left) in the presence of Astron Limited General Manager Quality Operations Dr. Malindra Badaturuge, SLSI Director General Dr. Siddhika Senaratne and Astron Limited Assistant Manager Quality Systems Kasun Wijekoon