ISO 14001:2015 certification
Astron Limited was awarded the ISO 14001 certification (International Standard of “Environmental
Management System”) by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute on the 15 th of August 2022, 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.
Astron has always been mindful of the impact its business has on the environment. The Company,
therefore, takes much pride in having obtained ISO 14001-2015; the Management of Environmental
Sustainability within and up to International Standards Operating Systems.
Dr. Malindra Badaturage, General Manager – Quality Operations, 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. By obtaining this international standard,
Astron has proved its commitment towards the sustainability of the environment through People,
Planet and Profit (three P’s). Astron continues to drive strategies aimed at reducing its carbon
footprint throughout the value chain with the efforts of all its stakeholders.
In addition to the ISO 14001 certification, Astron also possesses GMP certification from the
National Medicines Regulatory Authority, ISO 22000-2018 and HACCP certification for its
nutritional product manufacturing facility and ISO 17025 accreditations for pharmaceutical
laboratory functions. Astron Animal Health Products manufacturing processes are governed by SLS
1505:2015 certification and Code of Practice for Good Animal Feeding (CAC/RCP 54-2004).
Astron’s Herbal manufacturing processes carry GMP certification from SGS.
Photo caption:
Asanga Ranasinghe – Chairman, SLSI awarding the Certificate for Environmental Management
System (ISO14001) to Ms. Marise Deckker – Managing Director of Astron Limited (4 th from left)
with Dr Malindra Badaturuge – General Manager, Quality Operations, Astron Limited, Dr. Siddhika
Senaratne, Director General, SLSI and Kasun Wijekoon – Assistant Manager, Quality Systems,
Astron Limited.
